HISTORY is the word that keeps popping up during discussions about the Brexit deadlock, and for good reason. For when was the last time a government used prorogation to thwart the House of Commons? The English Civil War in 1642? 1931? 1945? Most agree, it’s been at least a century. Labour shadow attorney general Shami […]
Tourists heading to Westminster will, no doubt, be fascinated by the Brexit deadlock which has created a political crisis in this country. History, politics and law now converge as Prime Minister Boris Johnson contemplates breaking decades of constitutional convention to find a resolution. Fears that the PM may suspend Parliament to get a no-deal Brexit […]
Although common in countries such as Canada, citizens’ assemblies broke new ground in the UK in 2016 and 2017. Following their tentative introduction in those preceding years, 2019 just might be the year they not only help break the Brexit deadlock but also change democracy and political representation in Britain forever. Brexit and climate change […]
Britain has a new PM, but will Boris unite a country divided by Brexit and calm factional in-fighting within his own party, or will the nation give their unelected leader, who many label a buffoon, the thumbs down? Whatever the arguments of his haters and supporters, it has to be agreed he is a charismatic […]
WESTMINSTER has been a hive of activity in recent months as environmental protestors descend on the political heart of the city. These purposeful pilgrimages by a number of unaligned campaign groups with a common aim are driven by concern, passion and desperation rather than policy consensus. On June 26th, the Climate Coalition attempted to bring […]
It is exactly four weeks until we leave the European Union on March 29th, how time flies. But as we draw nearer to exit day it still remains unclear what, if any, kind of Brexit were going to have. Luckily, we have a guide to the most likely scenarios going into the final weeks of […]
The decision of whether or not to refurbish an existing property is a dilemma faced across the board by public and private sector concerns as well as homeowners. A recent refurbishment of a Marylebone penthouse increased the valuation of the property by £850,000. The man behind it is the young, dynamic, stylish architect, interior designer […]
Eddie Saint-Jean, editor of What’s Hot London? magazine attends a screening of his short film at the Cinema Museum, Kennington. His film When The Earth Fell Down is about an environmental disaster. The film event was organised by Exploding Cinema who screened 20 experimental films submitted by film-makers from all over the world.
WHAT’S HOT LONDON?’S print edition launch took place at the Piccadilly Institute over the weekend. Editor Eddie Saint-Jean joined writers, staff, friends and supporters in toasting the inaugural June issue and were handed the first copies which featured an unmissable cover photo of a gold-painted and costumed street performer who has a designated spot as […]
