-
24 January 2022
How ethical is Gucci?
After Gucci came under fire for using a live animal in their newest advertisement campaign we look at how ethical the fashion brand really is.
-
21 January 2022
A license to kill: The BBC vs Nadine Dorries
The BBC is widely considered as a force for broadcasting and a national treasure. Nadine Dorries’ announcement then regarding the corporation’s funding through use of TV Licenses, ignited debate on its funding, function and future.
-
21 January 2022
Telling Porkies - The 'Pork Pie Plot' To Oust Boris Johnson
At this point, it seems virtually inevitable that the prime minister will be facing a vote of no confidence. The ‘Pork Pie Plot’ to oust the incumbent leader is gaining increasing momentum every day, but what is it, and could it succeed?
-
20 January 2022
Through the Ages: The 4 Years that Changed the World Forever (Part 1)
How the First World War changed attitudes towards society, and how musicians scrutinised it.
-
19 January 2022
Cassetteboy releases ‘Rage Against the Party Machine’, taking aim at Boris Johnson
Known for their parodies of figures like Donald Trump and David Cameron, Cassetteboy has called out Boris Johnson and his recent Downing Street party antics in a new video.
-
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.