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 has suspended MP Oliver Ryan after his involvement in a WhatsApp group with offensive comments. An inquiry into the group’s activities is ongoing. Mr Ryan is the second MP to face penalties following the revelation of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government has launched an official TikTok account despite maintaining a ban on the app for official devices due to security concerns since 2023. Downing Street confirmed that the official TikTok account was granted a security
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK’s largest poll on employment rights reveals strong public demand for banning zero-hours contracts, with support from Tory and Reform voters. Labour is being urged to push back against Conservative and Reform opposition to new worker
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Housing Secretary Angela Rayner reaffirmed Labour’s pledge to construct 1.5 million homes by 2029, despite concerns over workforce and material shortages. Ms Rayner insists there are “no excuses” for failing to meet the party’s promise of delivering
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich council has received dozens of new planning applications, including affordable housing at Morris Walk Estate and illuminating historic landmarks. The proposals for modular homes in Charlton’s Morris Walk Estate are part of a larger revitalization project
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following a court ruling, Liz Kendall withdrew stricter benefits criteria, sparking criticism over Labour’s handling of fiscal management and welfare policies. The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall drops £3bn in welfare cuts amid
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Islington’s Hornsey Reuse Centre in Holloway opened a new pedestrian zone, enabling residents to drop off household items without needing a car or van. The North London Waste Authority’s “user friendly” facility at the Reuse and Recycle
Hammersmith And Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith and Fulham council demands £20.7m from the government for Hammersmith bridge repairs but it is uncertain if they’ll agree to cover the costs. Since the Grade-II* listed crossing was closed in 2019 and a
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Disruption happened on the Elizabethan line between London Paddington, Westminster, and Heathrow Airport this afternoon due to a signaling fault. According to National Rail, all Elizabeth Line, Heathrow Express, and Great Western Railway trains between
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour aims for a quick Brexit reset, with Keir Starmer pushing for a three-month negotiation timeline to improve trade, security, and boost EU cooperation. The British Prime Minister’s top Brexit negotiator insists that Britain must adopt a
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parents warned that the Silvertown Tunnel’s opening will harm children’s health, fearing increased lorry traffic and pollution risks in Greenwich. Starting on April 7, drivers will be allowed to utilise the new road link beneath the Thames
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Morley College London secures £5.8M Department of Education grant to refurbish its Waterloo centre for Adult Education in Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth. Morley College, which has campuses in North Kensington, Chelsea, and Waterloo, provides over 2,000 courses
