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) – ONS data shows England and Wales’ population rose by 706,881 in 2024, mostly due to migration, the second-biggest annual increase in 75 years. As reported by The Independent, official figures show a historic rise in the population
US (Parliament Politics Magazine) – US President Donald Trump urged UK PM Keir Starmer to cut taxes and boost North Sea oil drilling, calling it vital to lowering costs and beating Reform UK. As reported by The Independent, former US president Donald
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK’s Mark Hoath condemned London Mayor Sadiq Khan for rejecting Nigel Farage’s debate challenge, calling his record on crime “shameful.” As reported by GB News, Sir Sadiq Khan faces accusations of “cowardice” for avoiding a debate
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – 26 MPs, including senior Labour figures, are urging a vote on a 2% wealth tax on assets over £10m ahead of the autumn Budget to ease public spending gaps. As reported by The Telegraph, MPs have called
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Michael Gove says deputy PM Angela Rayner made a “big mistake” with riot warning, claiming such remarks risk inciting unrest and damaging public trust. As reported by The Independent, a former Tory cabinet minister has criticised Angela
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In a leaked recording, Conservative MP Alex Burghart urged the party to continue apologising for past mistakes, revealing ongoing internal tensions. As reported by The Telegraph, a senior Tory MP has urged the party to keep expressing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer pledges to abolish Acoba and introduce a new commission with stronger powers and financial sanctions for post-ministerial misconduct. As reported by The Guardian, Keir Starmer plans to scrap the post-ministerial watchdog Acoba. Under
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined reforms to ease City rules, promote stock market investment, and drive economic growth across the UK. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves announced new City reforms to cut rules and help grow
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The BMA says doctors deserve a 29% raise after Covid-era service and years of cuts, as strike action threatens NHS operations from 25 July. As reported by The Guardian, the British Medical Association has backed resident doctors’
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Unite’s Sharon Graham called Angela Rayner’s role in the Birmingham bin strike “abhorrent” and warned the union may cut ties with Labour. As reported by The Independent, Unite leader Sharon Graham described Deputy PM Angela Rayner’s actions
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parliament’s watchdog says Iran’s threat to UK nationals has “significantly increased,” citing 15 foiled plots and urging stronger deterrence. As reported by The Independent, Britain’s parliamentary intelligence watchdog has warned that physical threats from Iran against UK
Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Westminster City Council approved 144 new homes at 291 Harrow Road, including 48 affordable homes and 24 for Adult Social Care. Councillor Ellie Ormsby supports this green, inclusive plan. As City of Westminster News reported, Westminster City
