Reform candidate: Labour divided Londoners by race and religion
Reform UK's 2028 London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham accuses Labour of dividing communities along ethnic and religious lines, citing rising hate crime figures.
Category : Politics
MoJ denies rumours Satanic rapist Evangelou released
The Ministry of Justice has denied rumours that Satanic rapist Pedro Evangelou has been released from prison, confirming he remains in jail serving a nine-year sentence.
Kerry charged with terror acts targeting Farage
Joshua Kerry, 28, charged with preparing terrorist acts including against Nigel Farage; due in court October 7.
Hillingdon Reform leader denies stoking hatred over machete comment
Cllr Sophie Dror rejects accusations her Facebook comment on a Cowley machete attack stoked hatred, as Labour leader condemns speculation on suspects' ethnicity.
Hounslow Labour councillor charged with fraud over gurdwara role
Hounslow Labour councillor Gurbachan Singh Athwal, 75, has been charged with fraud by abuse of position over his role as treasurer of Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall from 2014 to 2022.
Claudia Winkleman's Private Life: Husband, Kids, Royal Ties
Claudia Winkleman, 54, host of The Traitors, is married to film producer Kris Thykier and shares three children. Her half-sister Sophie is married to Lord Frederick Windsor, linking her to the royal family.
Met Police oppose full inquest into Chris Kaba death
The Metropolitan Police argue a full inquest into Chris Kaba's 2022 shooting death is not in the public interest, citing the IOPC investigation and criminal trial that cleared Sgt Martyn Blake.
Ealing Council pays mum £500 after Ombudsman probe
Ealing Council paid a mother of three disabled children £500 for emotional distress after failing to provide adequate respite care and delaying compensation.
Cleverly: Family Homes Tax is 'attack on London'
James Cleverly says lowering the mansion tax threshold to £1.5m would hit 62,000 more London homes, calling it an attack on ordinary families.
H&F drops legal challenge to funding reforms
Hammersmith and Fulham Council will not pursue legal action over Government funding reforms after KC advice indicated a very low likelihood of success, unlike neighbouring councils.
Hackney Greens' £30m Divestment Pledge Hits Legal, Financial Hurdles
Hackney Greens pledged to divest £30m from Israel-linked firms, but council officers warn of 'major' legal risks and no divestment has occurred yet.
Richmond Council's £39m Savings Plan to Tackle Funding Cuts
Richmond Council plans to save £39m annually by 2029, redesigning six key services as it faces losing 58% of its core funding due to a new government formula.
Wimbledon man denies suitcase murder at Old Bailey
Jamie Cooper, 27, of Wimbledon, pleaded not guilty to murdering Dale Mundell, 34, whose body was found in a suitcase in Kent.
Teens charged with murder after Kensington crash death
Two teenagers, aged 17 and 19, have been charged with murder after 24-year-old Kariem Abdelhalim died in a North Kensington crash while riding an e-bike.
Croydon mum faces 20 years in Cambodian jail over cannabis
Tamara Martins, 31, from Croydon, faces 20 years in Cambodia after 34kg of cannabis was found in her luggage at Techo Airport. She claims she was framed.
London criminals jailed in September: full roundup
London courts jailed dozens in September, including a theatre strangler, a mother's killer, and four men over a Heathrow tear-gas attack that closed Terminal 3.
London still faces devolution trust battle, Deputy Mayor says
Howard Dawber says Whitehall still resists devolution, despite Andy Burnham's agenda, as City Hall pushes for more powers.
Man guilty of murder 15 years after fatal attack victim dies
Jordan Burton, 33, was found guilty of murder at the Old Bailey after Daniel Allright died in 2022 from epilepsy caused by a 2006 attack in Lewisham.
Dartford parents' 10-year justice fight after son's stabbing
Helen and Martyn Low mark 10 years since son George, 22, was stabbed in Ayia Napa. Suspects fled to Northern Cyprus and have never been extradited.
Officer stabbed as Met Police arrest 17 in crime raids
More than 800 officers raided 24 properties across England, arresting 17 people and leaving one officer stabbed in the leg during a major organised crime operation.
Lewisham Shopping Centre petition debated despite approval
A 4,600-signature petition against Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment was noted by full council, but the £1.5bn Landsec scheme is already approved.
Teacher 'wanted schoolgirl to carry his baby', court hears
A science teacher accused of raping a schoolgirl in a storeroom said he wanted her to carry his baby, a court has heard. Darlington Nuwertey, 32, is on trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Marriage Tax Allowance: UK couples may miss £252 HMRC boost
Married couples and civil partners under 90 can claim £252 via Marriage Tax Allowance, but two million miss out; backdating could yield over £1,000.
Third Tory enters London Mayor race with Tube fare crackdown plan
Alex Challoner, a businessman, has become the third Conservative candidate for London Mayor in 2028, promising to station police at Tube gates to crack down on fare dodgers, which cost TfL £190m a year.
Mayors in England to Get Tourist Tax Powers, London Councils Seek Fair Share
The UK government announced mayors in England can introduce a tourist tax. London councils demand Sadiq Khan distributes revenue fairly to local authorities, not centralise it.
Teen arrested after Islington fight caught on CCTV
A 19-year-old man was arrested after a late-night fight in Islington, spotted by CCTV operators. He was held on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
Man charged with stalking and blackmailing three people
Dylan Brown, 33, of HMP Thameside, faces four charges including stalking and three counts of blackmail after appearing at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on September 18.
Lewisham pair jailed for £13k phone shop robbery
Two Lewisham men, Joziah Carey-Nichols and Ousman Faal, were sentenced to a combined 5.5 years for robbing a Three shop in Woking of over £13k in phones.
Billingsgate Trader Jailed in £20m Cocaine Fish Plot
Billingsgate Market trader Scott Unwin jailed 13 years for role in plot to import 600kg of cocaine worth £20m hidden in frozen fish shipments.
Harry speaks of joy at being back on British soil
Prince Harry says Archie and Lilibet are 'happy in school' and it's 'great' to be back on British soil, speaking for the first time since the family's return to the UK.
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