Tory MP Steve Tuckwell, representing Uxbridge and South Ruislip, has stirred controversy after encouraging constituents to back his campaign for opening a fish and chip shop in Uxbridge town centre. This comes despite Tuckwell’s previous vote against a similar proposal in 2019, bringing his current efforts under scrutiny from both residents and media, including food critic Jay Rayner. Tuckwell, winning his seat in a 2023 by-election, asserts that the shop would benefit the local economy, though some have criticized the move as a distraction from broader community concerns.

On the political satire front, cartoonists Ben Jennings and Martin Rowson have depicted Rishi Sunak, the UK Chancellor, in thought-provoking illustrations. Jennings portrays Sunak hesitantly attempting to cross a road, symbolizing a cautious political approach, while Rowson’s work delves into the image of Sunak confronted with a ‘bad egg,’ hinting at possible challenges and controversies surrounding his political role. These cartoons, featured in The Guardian, offer satirical insights into Sunak’s leadership and the broader political climate as the country approaches important elections.

Additionally, a new political quiz invites participants to test their knowledge on recent political developments, including Partygate and Tractorgate, and the impact of these on current and former members of the parliament such as Boris Johnson, who recently resigned from his MP position, and Rishi Sunak, now the Prime Minister since October 2022. The quiz encompasses various topics, from by-election outcomes under Sunak’s leadership to speculations about the Liberal Democrat London Mayor candidate and Theresa May’s electoral intentions.

These stories reflect current conversations and debates within UK politics, spanning local community initiatives, the critique and satire of political figures, and interactive engagements with political events and history.