-
19 January 2022
Boris Johnson vs The Backbenchers : the no confidence vote, explained
Boris Johnson’s position is becoming increasingly untenable with each and every passing day. With pressure from voters, opposition and most significantly from his own backbenchers ‘pork pie plot’, we explore how a confidence vote works.
-
18 January 2022
Fuel rises set to push disabled people into poverty
With rising fuel costs in the UK, we look at how this is disproportionately affecting the disabled community.
-
17 January 2022
Nationalism in politics: Parliament’s fixation on national pride and monarchy
MPs harp on about being proud to be British, often using the monarchy to capitalise on nationalism. It seems politicians are all rushing to prove who is most patriotic, whilst denying the evolution needed to face Britain’s jaded past.
-
17 January 2022
Your round, Keir - accountability, hypocrisy & pints
Just one day after what many commentators have described as his best performance to date in PMQs, Keir Starmer was branded a hypocrite after a photo resurfaced of him drinking with peers last year. Can he still hold the PM accountable?
-
17 January 2022
Disabled musicians left in limbo amid Omicron fear
Music venues record ‘catastrophic’ drop in audience numbers but what does it mean for disabled artists and audience members?
-
17 January 2022
The Party’s Over - Boris Johnson & The Downing Street Parties
Boris Johnson has recently caught the ire of the nation after having been found to attend a party at Downing Street on 20 May 2020, during which time the general public were struggling and complying with strict lockdown measures.
-
17 January 2022
Interview and showcase of junk food artist Pablo Llana
Pablo Llana is a critically acclaimed artist living and working in Mexico. His work explores themes of consumerism and waste, often utilising the medium of used junk food wrappers.
-
16 January 2022
Is the Prince is finally punished?
Prince Andrew is finally stripped of his Military titles and HRH style after a series of harassment allegations from underage girls point towards him.
-
14 January 2022
Liberté - France, The UK & COVID-19
France has recently witnessed violent protests directed at President Macron’s proposed ‘vaccine pass’.
This article compares and contrasts this reaction to the UK’s, discussing the balance between upholding liberties and managing COVID.
-
14 January 2022
MPs call for stricter punishment for memorial damages after Bristol protestors acquitted
BLM protestors were cleared of criminal damage charges during a court verdict last week, yet politicians are unhappy with the jury’s decision. Now, MPs are calling for amendments to a policing bill that will allow for stricter punishments.
-
13 January 2022
CDC director Rochelle Walensky sparks viral hashtag after Omicron death comments
#MyDisabledLifeIsWorthy goes viral as the CDC director’s comments appear to suggest only disabled people dying due to Omicron is ‘encouraging’.
-
12 January 2022
You can do it when you B&Q it: The No. 10 flat refurb scandal
A comprehensive timeline of the recent refurbishment at No. 10 Downing Street, and what the ramifications could be for Boris Johnson.
-
7 January 2022
Only one country has signed a deal for musicians touring post-Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has previously said that he wishes to ‘fix’ issues with visas caused by Brexit, which would have allowed musicians to tour Europe without a permit, but many deals are yet to be negotiated.
-
7 January 2022
Molly Mae’s classist comments are the tip of the iceberg in fast fashion exploitation
The reality TV star has come under fire for classist remarks, but her role as Creative Director at PrettyLittleThing has also tied her to allegations of exploitative workplaces in the company’s supply chain.
-
7 January 2022
Defence expenditure failings reveal persistent government financial mismanagement
Labour has revealed that the MoD has wasted £13 billion worth of taxpayers’ money since 2010, but this failing is just one example amongst many when it comes to government spending.
-
14 December 2021
The new ‘Police, Crime, Sentencing and Court Bill’
Remember the ‘Kill the Bill’ protests in April 2021? New amendments might mean that protests begin once again.
-
10 December 2021
Interview with Homeless Network Scotland's improvement lead, Martin Gavin
We spoke to Martin Gavin, the improvement lead of Homeless Network Scotland, about how his organisation tackles homelessness and the misconceptions surrounding the issue.
-
10 December 2021
A Nightmare Before Christmas : The Conservative Christmas Party - An Opinion Piece
An opinion piece on the recent news and implications of The Conservative Christmas Party in December 2020.