People gathered in London’s Parliament Square on February 19, for a protest against Boris Johnson and the Conservative government’s policies. The demonstration, which was publicly
Category: Politics
Chair of School Out Uk is “thrilled” to see how celebrating LGBT+ History Month has grown
The co-chair of School Out UK Sue Sanders has said she is “thrilled” to see how celebrating LGBT+ History Month has grown across the country.
Living with Covid: Kingston residents disagree with government’s decision to scrap restrictions
Most Kingston residents disagree with the government’s decision to scrap all remaining Covid-19 restrictions in England according to a recent poll.
Animal sentience bill passes second reading in Parliament
An Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill passed its second reading in Parliament last month. The bill would allow animals to be recognised as sentient beings, who experience feelings, pain, and suffering.
“It is time for Boris to go”: Kingston councillors stand against the Prime Minister
Kingston councillors called on the council to take a stand against the prime minister at a council meeting on Thursday January 28. Green party councillor
Kingston Council receives funding to improve New Malden high street
New Malden high street is due to gain a new lease of life after the Mayor of London awarded £120,000 in funding to support its high street recovery.
Kingston welcomes fifteenth Syrian refugee family
Kingston Upon Thames has resettled a fifteenth Syrian refugee family, and exceeded the council’s 2016 target to welcome 50 Syrian individuals to the borough.
Southwest London councils tackle gender-based violence in online awareness event
Kingston Council teamed up with other Southwest London councils in an online event about gender based violence, which was streamed on YouTube on December 9.
COMMENT: Fury after Tory party exposes political double standards
Footage of Boris Johnson’s former spokesperson Allegra Stratton seeming to joke about a tory Christmas party last year has left many of us outraged, if not surprised.
Kingston Council combats gender-based violence in 16 Days of Activism campaign
Over the last two weeks, Kingston Council has taken part in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.vIt strives to end Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and calls for more action to prevent it.
