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 NEC’s Jess Barnard says Starmer must be held accountable if trans women are harmed using male toilets, calling the policy unsafe and socially harmful. As reported by The Independent, a Labour NEC member warns Keir Starmer
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing traffic wardens to protest at Westminster on April 23 in a growing dispute over union rights and treatment by Ealing Council-owned Greener Ealing Ltd. The Unite-organized demonstration is scheduled to take place at College Green in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badneoch faces backlash from 55% of Tory members for slow policy development, while 39% are satisfied with the party’s pace. As reported by The Telegraph, a recent poll shows that half of Conservative members
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Children’s Commissioner Dame Rachel urges parents to stop being lenient on phone use and set boundaries as kids’ screen time reaches alarming levels. As reported by The Standard, the Children’s Commissioner has urged parents to avoid playing
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington residents criticize a housing association’s plan to add 11 storeys to Holloway Park blocks, fearing social housing needs are being sidelined for profit. According to the proposals, which Peabody revealed last week, two blocks might have
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith Bridge’s main carriageway reopens following a £2.9m upgrade, improving access and safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and e-scooter users. After the engineers finished stabilizing the 138-year-old cast iron suspension bridge, new bike and pedestrian lanes
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two Westminster primary schools merged due to declining enrolment and financial strain, prompting warnings from parents over overcrowded classrooms and quality. Before the September term begins, the governors of Our Lady of Dolours and St.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK Supreme Court ruled that trans women are not legally female under the Equality Act, backing biological sex in defining access to single-sex rights. As reported by The Independent, the Supreme Court has issued a landmark
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council apologises after failing to house a vulnerable homeless man. The Housing Ombudsman ordered over £1,000 in compensation. After an at-risk person was left homeless for months because his housing application was not processed
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Alan Bates urged Post Office victims to sue the government over delays in compensation, warning the process may stretch into 2027. As reported by Sky News, campaigners urge justice through the courts as Post Office compensation
