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) – UK Lawyers for Israel faced backlash for implying Gaza’s war-induced food shortage could reduce obesity, with rights groups calling the remarks dangerous. As reported by The Guardian, the UK-based Israel advocacy group has been condemned for suggesting
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon police face public backlash and support as they introduce permanent facial recognition technology, raising civil liberties and privacy concerns. As reported by East London Lines, although some people applauded the Metropolitan Police’s decision to permanently use
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Senior minister Darren Jones insists the UK-US deal is crucial for protecting 150,000 jobs, despite concerns over long-term benefits and ongoing negotiations. As reported by The Independent, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury emphasized that the trade
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Forty Labour MPs have signed a letter opposing disability benefit cuts, but Croydon’s Reed, Jones and Irons have drawn attention for not backing the move. As reported by Inside Croydon, a letter opposing proposed cutbacks to disability
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Croydon MP has condemned the council for failing to consult the public on proposed cuts to youth engagement programmes, raising concern over transparency. As reported by My London, as an ‘insult’ to the young people and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Top Conservatives dismiss Kemi Badenoch’s attack on the India trade pact, backing the tax clause as standard and praising the agreement as a Brexit success. As reported by The Guardian, leading Tory figures have refuted Kemi Badenoch’s
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Ealing Book Festival 2025 drew over 1,900 attendees to Pitzhanger Manor and UWL, celebrating acclaimed and local authors in a four-day event. As reported by The Ealing News, the festival featured a variety of well-known and
Hammersmith & Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shepherd’s Bush residents have launched a petition urging Hammersmith & Fulham Council to address ongoing cleanliness and maintenance issues on Uxbridge Road. As reported by The Chiswick Calendar, the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK offers home-working roles despite pledging to end remote work once it takes control of councils, drawing criticism for its contradiction. As reported by The Independent, Reform UK is offering home-working options to staff, despite promising
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Protesters gathered in Hackney under the ‘We Demand Change’ banner, urging a shift in government priorities from military spending to welfare investment. As reported by Socialist Worker, in Hackney, east London, a protest against austerity raged on
