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In just one week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her Budget. Here's what we are calling for...
November 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In just one week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her Budget. Here's what we are calling for...
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Controversial library mural given permission to stay
Councillors approved the retrospective application after the council admitted to making an "error" in not seeking prior permission before it was painted
enfielddispatch.co.uk/controversia...
Councillors approved the retrospective application after the council admitted to making an "error" in not seeking prior permission before it was painted
enfielddispatch.co.uk/controversia...
Controversial library mural given permission to stay
Councillors approved the retrospective application after the council admitted to making an "error" in not seeking prior permission before it was painted
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Controversial library mural given permission to stay
Councillors approved the retrospective application after the council admitted to making an "error" in not seeking prior permission before it was painted
enfielddispatch.co.uk/controversia...
Councillors approved the retrospective application after the council admitted to making an "error" in not seeking prior permission before it was painted
enfielddispatch.co.uk/controversia...
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“We’ve seen outstanding results, such as the Elizabeth line, where passenger numbers have outpaced forecasts & continued to grow; the Dartmoor Line where passenger demand was 50% higher than projected; & the Northumberland Line, where the annual forecast was exceeded within the first 3 months” 👏👏👏
New line passenger forecasts 'should be based on previous successes'
Campaign for Better Transport says forecasts should better reflect the success of routes such as the Elizabeth, Dartmoor and Northumberland lines.
www.railmagazine.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
“We’ve seen outstanding results, such as the Elizabeth line, where passenger numbers have outpaced forecasts & continued to grow; the Dartmoor Line where passenger demand was 50% higher than projected; & the Northumberland Line, where the annual forecast was exceeded within the first 3 months” 👏👏👏
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NEW: Our DEFRA FOI reveals the budget for local councils to tackle #AirPollution has gone from £225 million a year to just £1.5 million in the last five years.
Cutting air pollution budgets by 99% at a time when children are still breathing illegal & toxic levels of dirty air is indefensible.
Cutting air pollution budgets by 99% at a time when children are still breathing illegal & toxic levels of dirty air is indefensible.
Funding for air pollution cut 99%, campaigners raise alarm
Mums for Lungs warned the cuts will significantly delay efforts to reduce emissions to levels recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO). New research from the parent campaign group shows fund...
airqualitynews.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:46 AM
NEW: Our DEFRA FOI reveals the budget for local councils to tackle #AirPollution has gone from £225 million a year to just £1.5 million in the last five years.
Cutting air pollution budgets by 99% at a time when children are still breathing illegal & toxic levels of dirty air is indefensible.
Cutting air pollution budgets by 99% at a time when children are still breathing illegal & toxic levels of dirty air is indefensible.
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💥 Recently in the Guardian:
“If, as seems likely, the results of the next general election are more unfair than ever before (...) then the case for proportional representation may finally become irresistible.”
The faults of First Past the Post are becoming impossible to ignore.
It's time for PR.
“If, as seems likely, the results of the next general election are more unfair than ever before (...) then the case for proportional representation may finally become irresistible.”
The faults of First Past the Post are becoming impossible to ignore.
It's time for PR.
Britain’s two-party politics is fragmenting: what unintended consequences await? | Andy Beckett
On one hand, no more safe seats or long careers could mean less complacency. On the other, no big parties could mean greater corporate influence, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
💥 Recently in the Guardian:
“If, as seems likely, the results of the next general election are more unfair than ever before (...) then the case for proportional representation may finally become irresistible.”
The faults of First Past the Post are becoming impossible to ignore.
It's time for PR.
“If, as seems likely, the results of the next general election are more unfair than ever before (...) then the case for proportional representation may finally become irresistible.”
The faults of First Past the Post are becoming impossible to ignore.
It's time for PR.
www.pgweb.uk/event?st-joh... The choir of Christ Church Southgate, directed by William Waine, and professional orchestra led by Liz Partridge, present the much-loved annual Christ the King Concert.
St John Passion by J.S. Bach performed by the Choir of Christ Church Southgate
6.30pm Sun 23 Nov Christ Church, The Green, Southgate, N14 7EG
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November 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
www.pgweb.uk/event?st-joh... The choir of Christ Church Southgate, directed by William Waine, and professional orchestra led by Liz Partridge, present the much-loved annual Christ the King Concert.
www.pgweb.uk/event?st-joh... The choir of Christ Church Southgate, directed by William Waine, and professional orchestra led by Liz Partridge, present the much-loved annual Christ the King Concert.
St John Passion by J.S. Bach performed by the Choir of Christ Church Southgate
6.30pm Sun 23 Nov Christ Church, The Green, Southgate, N14 7EG
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November 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
www.pgweb.uk/event?st-joh... The choir of Christ Church Southgate, directed by William Waine, and professional orchestra led by Liz Partridge, present the much-loved annual Christ the King Concert.
www.pgweb.uk/event?talkie... 11am and 1.30pm - arrive early!
Talkies Community Cinema: The Snowman - with sound workshop for families
Various times Sat 22 Nov Waterhouse Hall, 77 Compton Road, Winchmore Hill, N21 3NU
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November 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
www.pgweb.uk/event?talkie... 11am and 1.30pm - arrive early!
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A talk about the monasteries that existed in London before the dissolution. Tonight at 7.30.
A talk about the monasteries that existed in London before the dissolution. Tonight at 7.30.
Talk: Where are London's monasteries?
7.30pm Mon 17 Nov Jubilee Hall, 2 Parsonage Lane, Enfield, EN2 0AJ
www.pgweb.uk
November 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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A talk about the monasteries that existed in London before the dissolution. Tonight at 7.30.
A talk about the monasteries that existed in London before the dissolution. Tonight at 7.30.
www.pgweb.uk/news/148-com... News from Enfield Tools Library: as well as lending out tools, they are now offering an inexpensive repair and sharpening service.
Got a tool that needs repair? Try the new service at the tool library at Palmers Green Library
News from Enfield Tools Library: as well as lending out tools, they are now offering an inexpensive repair and sharpening service.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
www.pgweb.uk/news/148-com... News from Enfield Tools Library: as well as lending out tools, they are now offering an inexpensive repair and sharpening service.
Walkabout of reported crime hotspots in Palmers Green by councillors and police officers prompted by letter from MP passing on concerns about incidents eg drug dealing in broad daylight, leading to residents' "fear and lack of trust". www.pgweb.uk/crime-and-po...
Residents' 'fear and lack of trust' prompts Palmers Green crime walkabout by politicians and police officers
A recent walkabout of reported crime and ASB hotspots in Palmers Green by councillors and senior police officers was prompted by a letter from the local MP passing on concerns from constituents about ...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Walkabout of reported crime hotspots in Palmers Green by councillors and police officers prompted by letter from MP passing on concerns about incidents eg drug dealing in broad daylight, leading to residents' "fear and lack of trust". www.pgweb.uk/crime-and-po...
www.pgweb.uk/news/157-art... Last chance to see Cathy Taylor's ceramics exhibition The Trees of Broomfield Park on Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm. Don't miss it!
November 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
www.pgweb.uk/news/157-art... Last chance to see Cathy Taylor's ceramics exhibition The Trees of Broomfield Park on Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm. Don't miss it!
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Yet another evidence review argues very strongly that simply providing alternatives to driving doesn't reduce driving
This isn't surprising, if only thanks to habit. If I unthinkingly jump in my car for every trip (as many do), new buses won't change that
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
This isn't surprising, if only thanks to habit. If I unthinkingly jump in my car for every trip (as many do), new buses won't change that
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Reducing traffic with “carrots”: A review of the evidence
Reducing traffic volumes is one way to reduce carbon emissions from the transport sector. Since increasing driving costs is often met with public resi…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Yet another evidence review argues very strongly that simply providing alternatives to driving doesn't reduce driving
This isn't surprising, if only thanks to habit. If I unthinkingly jump in my car for every trip (as many do), new buses won't change that
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
This isn't surprising, if only thanks to habit. If I unthinkingly jump in my car for every trip (as many do), new buses won't change that
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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This is a good point. I found 88% of older people didn’t walk at the DfT required speed of 1.2m/s (no one knows where that figure comes from by the way - think it’s a 1950s MSc diss from the US) (I didn’t look at blackout period) see more www.drcharliemuss.com/crossing-the...
November 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This is a good point. I found 88% of older people didn’t walk at the DfT required speed of 1.2m/s (no one knows where that figure comes from by the way - think it’s a 1950s MSc diss from the US) (I didn’t look at blackout period) see more www.drcharliemuss.com/crossing-the...
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My granddad was a refugee, my wife, our close friends and those of our kids are either immigrants or the children of immigrants.
Do ministers ever think about the message their rhetoric on "handouts" and "golden tickets" for migrants sends about whether this is a government for people like us?
Do ministers ever think about the message their rhetoric on "handouts" and "golden tickets" for migrants sends about whether this is a government for people like us?
November 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
My granddad was a refugee, my wife, our close friends and those of our kids are either immigrants or the children of immigrants.
Do ministers ever think about the message their rhetoric on "handouts" and "golden tickets" for migrants sends about whether this is a government for people like us?
Do ministers ever think about the message their rhetoric on "handouts" and "golden tickets" for migrants sends about whether this is a government for people like us?
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PFI deals signed under Tony Blair left the NHS without enough money to treat patients, while private investors made billions in profits.
Wes Streeting's plans to bring back private finance in our NHS MUST be stopped.
Take action with @adrianramsay.bsky.social: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tell-rache...
Wes Streeting's plans to bring back private finance in our NHS MUST be stopped.
Take action with @adrianramsay.bsky.social: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tell-rache...
November 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
PFI deals signed under Tony Blair left the NHS without enough money to treat patients, while private investors made billions in profits.
Wes Streeting's plans to bring back private finance in our NHS MUST be stopped.
Take action with @adrianramsay.bsky.social: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tell-rache...
Wes Streeting's plans to bring back private finance in our NHS MUST be stopped.
Take action with @adrianramsay.bsky.social: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tell-rache...
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The NHS is struggling under the weight of long-term PFI debts
Yet this government are considering bringing in more private finance at the Autumn budget ⁉️
Patients must come before profit. Add your name to the petition 👇
vist.ly/4epjz
Yet this government are considering bringing in more private finance at the Autumn budget ⁉️
Patients must come before profit. Add your name to the petition 👇
vist.ly/4epjz
November 16, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The NHS is struggling under the weight of long-term PFI debts
Yet this government are considering bringing in more private finance at the Autumn budget ⁉️
Patients must come before profit. Add your name to the petition 👇
vist.ly/4epjz
Yet this government are considering bringing in more private finance at the Autumn budget ⁉️
Patients must come before profit. Add your name to the petition 👇
vist.ly/4epjz
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The problem of PFI explained in 60 seconds 👇
November 15, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The problem of PFI explained in 60 seconds 👇
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It should appall absolutely everyone that millions of patients are unable to access timely healthcare in the NHS right now. It’s a national scandal and it’s been caused by direct decisions made by politicians.
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It should appall absolutely everyone that millions of patients are unable to access timely healthcare in the NHS right now. It’s a national scandal and it’s been caused by direct decisions made by politicians.
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Just spoken at the Roadpeace event for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
The experiences of bereaved families and injured people must be heard so institutions like the Met and TfL behave with empathy and understanding of the acute trauma and violence involved in road death.
The experiences of bereaved families and injured people must be heard so institutions like the Met and TfL behave with empathy and understanding of the acute trauma and violence involved in road death.
Disappointed that the Met Commissioner does not see the part that a good collision investigation plays in road traffic victims getting justice after a crash.
November 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Just spoken at the Roadpeace event for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
The experiences of bereaved families and injured people must be heard so institutions like the Met and TfL behave with empathy and understanding of the acute trauma and violence involved in road death.
The experiences of bereaved families and injured people must be heard so institutions like the Met and TfL behave with empathy and understanding of the acute trauma and violence involved in road death.
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The V&A Museum is filled with chunks of architecture saved from demolition, but an ornate staircase I had assumed was the same turns out not to be at all.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/852...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/852...
Tiles, Training, and Taste: The Victorian vision behind the V&A’s ceramic staircase
The V&A Museum is filled with chunks of architecture saved from demolition, but an ornate staircase I had assumed was the same turns out not to be at all.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 7:09 AM
The V&A Museum is filled with chunks of architecture saved from demolition, but an ornate staircase I had assumed was the same turns out not to be at all.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/852...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/852...
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Such a pity that frontline NHS staff aren’t given the space in newspapers to air their thoughts, as Streeting is. The NHS is currently missing around 100,000 staff. It’s no surprise when they’re bashed continually for fighting for fair working conditions🚨
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
November 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Such a pity that frontline NHS staff aren’t given the space in newspapers to air their thoughts, as Streeting is. The NHS is currently missing around 100,000 staff. It’s no surprise when they’re bashed continually for fighting for fair working conditions🚨
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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