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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

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

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

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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)

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

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

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

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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

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

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’.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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’

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

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

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

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

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Evening Standard

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

Evening Standard

We need action to halt London exodus of young families, says MP

Labour MP Florence Eshalomi’s warning comes after the Evening Standard revealed that 50,000 children left London state schools last year

Evening Standard

Family of woman stabbed to death in Brixton question year-long wait for trial

Johanita Kossiwa Dogbey was murdered in broad daylight as she walked home on May 1

Evening Standard

Labour MP Florence Eshalomi ‘disappointed’ as BBC Parliament confuse her with another black female London MP

‘[The BBC] emailed their apologies but I wonder why they keep mistaking me for other colleagues?’ the MP said

The Independent UK

Action needed now on surge in Ukrainians becoming homeless, MPs warn

More than 70 MPs and peers including Priti Patel have signed an open letter to government

The Independent UK

Concern over rising number of Ukrainian refugees in UK facing homelessness

More than 4,000 Ukrainian households have required assistance from local authorities in the face of the risk of homelessness.

The Independent UK

MP calls for answers to cause of Brixton Academy ‘crowd crush’

Florence Eshalomi MP said ‘ticketing and security procedures have not performed as they should’.

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