Beth Malcolm is Scottish based Journalist at Heriot-Watt University studying French and British Sign Language. She is originally from the north west of England but is living in Edinburgh to complete her studies.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Kim Leadbeater warned MPs that rejecting her assisted dying bill could delay reform for terminally ill patients by another 10 years. As reported by the Independent, Kim Leadbeater urged MPs to support her assisted dying
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Canada Water Leisure Centre’s spring 2025 opening has been delayed, with Southwark Council yet to confirm a revised launch date for the long-awaited facility. The nearly 60-year-old Seven Islands Leisure Centre will be replaced by the new
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Emergency admissions for respiratory disease are rising in the NHS area covering Barnet, according to newly released health data highlighting local concerns. It coincides with England’s admissions rate reaching its highest point since the Covid-19 pandemic. This
Chiswick (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Glebe Street Surgery merges with Chiswick Medical Practice, expanding healthcare services and unifying patient care across the Chiswick community. Grove Park Surgery, Wellesley Road Surgery, and Chiswick Family Doctors Practice were the three Chiswick surgeries that came
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Leaked MoJ papers reveal govt admits early release scheme may burden police and leave victims feeling justice wasn’t served. As reported by the Telegraph, the government has acknowledged that law enforcement may face additional duties related to
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham Council invests £400k from public funds into wildflower meadows and bike hangars to boost biodiversity and promote sustainable transport. In November 2023, Hammersmith and Fulham Council invited locals to participate in the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government rejected legal drug use rooms despite Glasgow’s pilot success, facing backlash for endangering thousands of drug users’ lives. As reported by The Independent, officials confirmed there are no plans to amend drug laws for
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Home Office links rising Channel crossings to calm weather and crowded boats, though experts say smuggling and demand drive long-term increases. As reported by the Guardian, Home Office analysis says calmer weather and more crowded boats
Chiswick (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Andy Slaughter MP labels the Post Office “utterly unaccountable” during remarks in Chiswick, amid growing scrutiny over its handling of recent scandals. Hammersmith and Chiswick MP Andy Slaughter told The Chiswick Calendar that the Post Office is
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Sikhs warn Labour of losing votes and barring MPs from Sikh venues if no judge-led inquiry into the UK’s role in the 1984 Golden Temple attack. As reported by The Guardian, the UK’s Sikh community plans
