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London Mayor urged to block Patel Taylor plans for Ealing Council HQ site 1/10 Illustration of forthcoming scheme by Patel Taylor and Trehearne Architects Source: Source: Source: Source: Source: Source: Source: Source: Source: Source: Campaigners have called on Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to block a 26-storey tower development on the site of Ealing Council’s headquarters after it was approved for a second time In a letter to the mayor and his deputy, Jules Pipe, campaigners argue the ‘overbe...

Ealing-Acton MP joins chorus of criticism for new housing blocks Red alert: a computer-generated image of how the development could look, courtesy of the Red Block Rebels group CONTROVERSIAL plans to redevelop Perceval House in Ealing were approved last night (31) – to the dismay of community groups and Ealing Central and Acton MP Rupa Huq. The borough planning committee met virtually to approve the scheme by eight votes to four after the last meeting, on March 10, was blighted by technic...

Ms Huq said later: “I simply could not stand to allow this 26-storey monster tower, so ill-suited to Ealing’s housing needs, to be waived through. “It’s a proposal that was dreamt up pre-COVID, which is now completely inappropriate to future market demands. “The council must insist on housing that tackles the spiralling number of working families on the housing waiting list – more than 10,000 at the last count. “It must insist on the very best fire safety practice. These b...

Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq, have joined forces to encourage people to take the COVID-19 vaccines. In a video put out on Ealing Central and Acton MP Rupa Huq’s social media, Mayor of Ealing Abdullah Qulaid and activist Grace Quansah are among those telling viewers why it is so important to take the vaccine. The video has received more than 24,500 views on Twitter. The MP said: “I had numerous conversations with everyone, from Matt Hancock to neighbours, where it was flagged there ...

Rupa Huq: motion has cross-party support A PARLIAMENTARY campaign to save UK hospitality businesses has been launched by Ealing Central and Acton MP Rupa Huq. Ms Huq, whose late father was a restaurateur, has tabled a motion calling on the Government to extend the job retention scheme and remove the business rate and VAT relief ‘cliff edge’. It has cross-party support, with signatories including former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and Father of the House Sir Peter Bottomley.  S...

The minister for hospitality debate earlier this evening "highlighted the overwhelming support for the sector" and is a "platform to build on", industry leaders have said, although there is no guarantee the position will be created. The campaign to create a dedicated minister for hospitality was debated in Parliament tonight (11 January) following a petition that garnered more than 200,000 signatures and the backing of key figures. Spearheading the campaign was Home Grown Hotels founder Robin H...

Live blog: minister for hospitality debate share The Caterer covered the minister for hospitality debate in Parliament live as it unfolded. Leading chefs, owners and hospitality workers, including Murano chef Angela Hartnett and founder of the Pig group of hotels Robin Hutson, have said a top government minister could help the UK bounce back strongly by harnessing the economic power of brilliant British pubs and restaurants when they reopen. Unlike other leading industries such as manufacturing...

Sir Keir Starmer braced for rebellion as more than 20 Labour MPs set to vote against trade deal Labour is alone among the opposition parties in saying it will support the deal 29 December 2020 • 5:16pm Sir Keir Starmer has instructed Labour MPs to vote for the trade deal secured by Boris Johnson Credit: Nigel Roddis Sir Keir Starmer is braced for a rebellion on Wednesday as more than 20 Labour MPs are set to vote against the Brexit trade deal. Rupa Huq, Labour MP for Ealing Central and Act...

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