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) – 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
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Steve Bray, the anti-Brexit activist, was cleared of breaching a police ban for playing protest music outside Parliament, with the judge supporting his rights. As reported by The Independent News, “Stop Brexit Man” was found not guilty
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New education data reveals several Havering primary schools are operating over capacity, raising concerns about classroom sizes and local infrastructure planning. Nine primary schools in the borough were overcrowded between 2023 and 2024, according to data from
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – East Croydon commuters launch a petition urging Network Rail to install ticket gates on the new bridge amid fears of overcrowding and long queues at peak hours. With almost 1,000 signatures, individuals are angry that without this
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Internal Labour polling shows Reform UK could overtake Labour in the 2026 Welsh elections, with the new voting system giving Farage’s party a potential edge. As reported by The Guardian, insiders revealed Labour’s internal polling indicating Nigel
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Female defense workers at the Ministry of Defence report persistent sexual harassment despite previous allegations, demanding an independent inquiry. As reported by The Guardian, a top union claims female staff at the Ministry of Defence say minimal
