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.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, dismisses claims of funding cuts for the city over his opposition to Heathrow’s expansion, stating that the government values the capital. Sir Sadiq Khan has rejected allegations that London could face a reduction
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in Islington responds to calls for restoring Winter Fuel Payments for all pensioners after eligibility changes. Following last year’s outrage over the eligibility changes for the £300 and £200 payouts,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ support for Heathrow’s third runway expansion faces criticism for contradicting Labour’s environmental promises. Earlier this week, during her major speech announcing economic growth policies, Ms. Reeves argued that expanding Heathrow Airport is essential for
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Inclusion London’s findings reveal that only a small percentage of new homes approved in London meet the needs of disabled and elderly people. A new report shows that just 3% of newly approved homes in London last
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government has extended a £67m post-Brexit deal with Fujitsu, despite its involvement in the Horizon IT scandal, sparking concerns from campaigners. As reported by the Independent, a £67 million cost will fall on taxpayers as
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, reveals a “back to basics” mandate focused on NHS overspending, reducing waiting times and improving healthcare access. Wes Streeting has warned that the era of routine overspending in the NHS is
Tower Hamlets (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Queen Camilia will officially open Mulberry Academy in Wapping, Tower Hamlets, on February 4, following its opening to students in September 2024. The Mulberry Schools Trust’s Wapping school started out with about 128 Year 7 students
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – At Prime Minister’s Questions, British PM Keir Starmer labels the Tories as a ‘coalition of blockers,’ while Kemi Badenoch criticizes his Employment Rights Bill. On Wednesday, after Rachel Reevees’ speech, Sir Keir Starmer, during PMQs, backed his
Southwark (Parliament politics magazine) – 12-year-old schoolgirl Mia-Shay St Hilaire tragically died from a nut allergy after drinking a milkshake at a Southwark cafe in Bermondsey. Mia-Shay was from Sydenham, which is in southeast London, and had a tree nut allergy. Her
US (Parliament Politics Magazine) – US President Donald Trump praised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership and called him a “very good person” ahead of their scheduled call. The newly inaugurated US president, Donald Trump, during a press briefing on Air Force
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British government has contacted gig economy firms, such as YoungOnes and Temper, over potential violations of employment laws after concerns raised. Following a series of reports from The Observer, the government has issued a warning that
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council leader Shantanu Rajawat discussed 2024 achievements, 2025 budget challenges, regeneration, transport plans, and cultural aspirations. In an interview with Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), Hounslow Council leader, Councilor Shantanu Rajawat, admitted that by 2025 all
