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There aren’t any ‘no-go areas’ in Tower Hamlets, only years of government neglect

Letter: Representatives of 14 organisations based in Tower Hamlets respond to comments by the Tory MP Paul Scully that it is a ‘no-go area’ for non-Muslims

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024

OPINION - The Standard View: Polls suggest Sadiq Khan will win, despite dissatisfaction with the mayor

The headline figure suggests the race to be London Mayor is over. A poll in today’s Evening Standard hands Sadiq Khan a 25-point lead over Susan Hall, his Conservative rival, with just 10 weeks to go until polling day.

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2024

Paul Scully apologises for 'no-go areas' comment after uproar in Tower Hamlets

Former London minister ‘sorry’ for comment made amid the fallout of the Lee Anderson row

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2024

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'Tower Hamlets is brilliant': East Londoners reject Paul Scully's 'no-go areas' comments

The former London minister claimed parts of the borough were ‘no-go areas, mainly because of doctrine’

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2024

Paul Scully 'regrets' storm after claiming parts of Tower Hamlets and Birmingham are 'no-go areas'

Former mayoral candidate says he was ‘misconstrued’ in interview after he also condemned Lee Anderson

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2024

Tory MP Paul Scully claims there are ‘no-go’ areas in Birmingham and London

Ex-London minister’s comment about areas with large Muslim populations – for which he apologised – described as ‘utter drivel’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2024

Rishi Sunak in growing storm after failing to condemn Lee Anderson rant as Islamophobic

Prime Minister criticised for not taking a tougher line against Mr Anderson and ‘calling this out for what it is’

Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2024

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Natural disasters could cost NSW $9bn a year by 2060, analysis finds

Modelling suggests climate change and population growth must be mitigated to avoid high damage bills and coastal hazards will dominate risk in future

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2024

Housing boom needs to mirror post-war action: minister

The NSW government is spruiking its planned zoning changes to the industry after objections from some local councils signalled a looming housing battle.

AAP · Feb 13, 2024

How a novated lease can save you thousands on an electric vehicle

Scrapping of fringe benefits tax for novated leases on electric vehicles is accelerating Australia’s EV demand

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2024

Sydney 'airport city' decades away with planning delays

The long-awaited master plan Sydney's newest city has been released, but industry groups and others are frustrated by the slow pace of progress.

AAP · Feb 5, 2024

Paul Scully claims he was 'best candidate' to defeat Sadiq Khan in London mayoral race

The former Minister for London felt 'frustration' after exclusion from Tory candidate shortlist

Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024

From Glasto tickets to designer handbags: All the freebees MPs got last year

Looking to get Lana Del Rey tickets? It's easy, just become an MP

Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024

‘A tragedy is not far away’: 25-year-old Post Office memo predicted scandal

A 1999 note highlighted concerns of subpostmasters about the Horizon system and heralded decades of ministerial failings

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2024

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Newcastle Herald · Dec 7, 2023

State units plan at odds with heritage zones, 'atrocious' public transport

The state will allow six-storey buildings in residential zones.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2023

What a week in London Politics: Rishi Sunak 'loses his marbles' and Susan Hall loses her Oyster card

The week began with Rishi Sunak getting into a diplomatic spat with Greece over the Elgin Marbles. The Prime Minister cancelled a meeting with Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the last minute on Monday because the Greek PM had wanted to talk about the return of the ancient sculptures on display in…

AAP · Nov 28, 2023

Mass illegal tree removal devastates harbourside suburb

A local council is considering legal action after at least 100 trees were illegally chopped down in a suburb near Sydney harbour.

AAP · Nov 27, 2023

Changing Sydney housing reform to add 112,000 new homes

Six-storey apartment blocks would be permitted by default within 800 metres of transit hubs and town centres in metro NSW under a new policy.

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Newcastle Herald · Nov 27, 2023

State overrides Hunter councils' density limits to tackle housing crisis

The government is acting on its wish for more houses near trains.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 23, 2023

Hunter's Greater Cities Commission hopes die, so what's next

The region appears no closer to finding housing solutions.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2023

Former Tory Party chairman Greg Hands becomes minister for London after Paul Scully ousted

Paul Scully on Tuesday urged Rishi Sunak to take the capital seriously after he was fired from the Government in the Prime Minister’s Cabinet reshuffle

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2023

London must pull together: Poppy Day unity plea as thousands prepare to protest in capital

Faith leaders, senior MPs and Mayor of London join forces to issue a plea for calm

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2023

Rishi Sunak under pressure to sack Suella Braverman over Met criticism

Opposition parties call for removal of home secretary as inquiries launched into article on pro-Palestine march

Newcastle Herald · Nov 9, 2023

Hunter Park draft strategy 'coming in early 2024'

The project has been mired in delays and scandal for six years.

AAP · Nov 3, 2023

NSW 'looking at all options' to end flood plain housing

More planned developments could be scraped in NSW after a state government report found there was a risk to residents' lives in flood plain areas.

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