Burnham to crack down on UK mega-donors influencing politics Government pledges to find quick ‘solution’ to party funding row under pressure from Labour MPs The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
OPINION - Florence Eshalomi: I was homeless as a child — here’s how we end rough sleeping in London London MP Ms Eshalomi tells The Standard how she remembers ‘moving from place to place with our things in suitcases and bin bags” Evening Standard · Aug 18
Sadiq Khan peerage: 'Hypocrisy, disastrous, brilliant' - reactions to London Mayor going to Lords Politicians in London are deeply divided over the peerage for Sir Sadiq Evening Standard · Jul 17
Empty homes in London should be seized under new powers for councils to tackle housing crisis, say MPs Ministers are also being urged to reform stamp duty by the Commons housing committee Evening Standard · Jun 9
London politics LIVE: Labour clears path for Burnham's Westminster comeback as Farage vows to 'throw everything' at Makerfield by-election Reform UK leader says party will ‘throw absolutely everything at’ the Makerfield by-election Evening Standard · May 11
Temporary accommodation linked to deaths of 104 children in England in six years Calls for ‘urgent, sustained action’ over rising number of children who do not have permanent home The Guardian - UK · Apr 22
London has worst problem of damp in social homes in England, MPs warn in damning report They also highlighted problems of overcrowding in housing in the capital Evening Standard · Feb 9
Sadiq Khan gets go-ahead to slash affordable housing ratio to 20% to tackle London housing crisis New target is announced by Housing Secretary Steve Reed after weeks of speculation - but critics say it won’t solve housing emergency Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025
Calls for action over Waterloo ‘racetrack’ as hundreds of motorbikes gather outside London Eye Up to 200 riders have been gathering near the Southbank, turning the London landmark into a petrolhead playground Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025
Scottish Labour MPs set to rebel on UK welfare reform – see the full list MORE than 100 Labour MPs have lined up to oppose the UK Government’s proposed changes to disability benefits ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2025
Starmer facing challenge to intervene on assisted dying vote after more than 50 Labour MPs demand Commons delay Exclusive: The dramatic late intervention comes in a letter to Leader of the House Lucy Powell from Labour MPs warning that there has not been sufficient scrutiny of a bill which will ‘fundamentally change’ healthcare The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025
MP ‘will not be complicit’ in approving assisted dying law in safeguards call Labour MP Naz Shah said: ‘I will not be complicit in that and I hope this House will not be either.’ The Independent UK · May 16, 2025
London school closures: Prominent Labour MP says cost of living crisis means families can't afford capital Family seeking housing in Camden offered a place in Manchester - while Enfield council considers buying homes in Liverpool Evening Standard · May 6, 2025
Labour MP Florence Eshalomi laments 'lost year' for London housebuilding under new Government Housing select committee chair claims Government’s lack of social homes target is because ministers do not want to give critics a ‘stick to beat them with’ Evening Standard · May 1, 2025
Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024 Assisted dying bill backed by MPs despite most in London voting against Of London’s 75 MPs, just 28 voted in favour of the assisted dying bill
Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024 MPs concerned at loss of ‘vital lifeline’ amid Post Office closures threat Commons Leader Lucy Powell said Labour inherited a Post Office that is ‘not fit for purpose’ and the organisation needs a ‘serious culture change’.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024 Badenoch election leaves senior Labour MPs railing at lack of black representation in No 10 Frontbencher calls absence ‘serious embarrassment and blind spot’ after Tories elect first black leader
Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2024 Women MPs make history as London is first region ever to have majority female representation in Parliament Breakthrough shows London ‘truly is the city of opportunity’
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024 Labour’s 2024 intake overlooked for select committee lead roles Emily Thornberry becomes head of foreign select committee, while Karen Bradley is sole Conservative given leading role
Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2024 General Election 2024 London seats: Who is my MP in...Vauxhall and Camberwell Green? Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election
Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2024 Ghost town schools: Closures spark warning over families with young children leaving London London risks ‘dying from its roots’ as growing numbers of families with children born in the city cannot afford to stay, headteacher warns
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023 Neighbours could vouch for people without ID at elections, senior Tory suggests MPs discussed the Government’s plan to introduce voter ID requirements at the next general election.
Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2023 Woman injured after being struck by motorbike near McDonald’s in Brixton A woman has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a motorbike in a busy south London high street.
Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2023 Met Police in race row after arresting black mother over bus fare The force has referred itself to the Office for Police Conduct to review the incident
Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2023 London’s excellent schools are at risk due to pupil exodus, MPs warn Teachers and pupils will suffer if London schools continue to close down