Jack Peat

Jack Peat

Jack is a business and economics journalist and the founder of The London Economic (TLE).

He has contributed articles to VICE, Huffington Post and Independent and is a published author.

Jack read History at the University of Wales, Bangor and has a Masters in Journalism from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Officers Attacked At Wormwood Scrubs Just Days After Walkout

Two prison officers at Wormwood Scrubs were attacked whilst on duty this morning. The assault follows a walk-out by 50 members of staff on Friday over health and safety concerns. Further walkouts have been discussed by the union, and new industrial action can be expected after today's news. Previously, the...

Is Katie Hopkins A Women Of Her Word?

With sizzling hot weather forecast in London this weekend there's likely to be a sausage shortage across London as the BBQs are dusted off ready for the summer. But one woman may be heading down to the butchers for an entirely different reason. If Labour candidate Sadiq Khan wins the...

Trump Backs Brexit

Donald Trump has said the UK would be "better off without" the European Union in a typically candid interview with Fox News. He said it is his "feeling" that the UK should vote to sever ties with the EU in its 23 June referendum because the union has failed to handle...

The Most Dangerous Place To Get A Takeaway In Britain

Glasgow's Paisley Road could be the the most dangerous place in Britain to get a takeaway after 17 fast food joints were hit with food hygiene warnings. Environmental health chiefs have swooped on a series of Indian, Italian, Chinese and Turkish takeaways on the three- and-a-half mile stretch of road, which is...

Lowest Voter Turn Out Since 2000 Predicted For London Mayoral Contest

As little as 35 per cent of eligible voters could cast their ballet in today's London Mayoral election. According to figures from Sporting Index it could be the lowest voter turnout for a London Mayoral contest since 2000. The company expects Labour’s candidate, Tooting MP Sadiq Khan, to receive 46.5 per...

Watch: Politicians Throw Punches Inside Turkish Parliament

A Turkish parliamentary committee broke down into chaos following a ruling to strip legislators of their immunity from prosecution. Legislators in the Turkish capital Ankara climbed across tables, threw punches and hurled water bottles in the heated discussion. The politicians had been convened to discuss a constitutional amendment that could lead...

Watch: Italians Try to Pronounce ‘Leicester’

A hilarious compilation of Italians trying to pronounce 'Leicester' has emerged after the Foxes were confirmed as Premier League champions last night. Italian site Repubblica took to the streets to see if locals could pronounce the newly-confirmed EPL champions, with some hilarious results. Leicester, along with other towns and cities such...

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