“Kill the Bill” demonstrations in Bristol against the Police Crime, Sentencing, and Courts Bill turned violent on the night of 21 March, with more violent clashes and scuffles occurring in the following week. Riot police […]
The Hypocrisy and Immorality of UK Aid Cuts to Yemen
In early March, the UK government announced that this year it would be providing “at least” £87 million in aid to Yemen, compared to £164 million in 2020. The decision was justified by Prime Minister […]
The continued fight against far-right extremism online
The growth of the far-right and alt-right in recent years has seen social media and online videogames being used both as a catalyst and a focal point for the radicalisation of teenagers and young people. […]
The Lockdown Roadmap: believe it when you see it
On the 22 February Boris Johnson revealed his roadmap out of the current lockdown. He promised the transition process would be ‘cautious’ but ‘irreversible’ as the country slowly returns to something resembling normal life. The […]
Biden’s Foreign Policy: Change or Continuation?
On the 4th of February, President Biden delivered his first speech detailing the foreign policy agenda of his administration. The speech marked the end of Trump’s “America First” approach to diplomacy, characterised by four years […]
Canada on Euthanasia: The Debate Continues
The Canadian Government has proposed a bill that would extend the availability of euthanasia to those who are not terminally ill. The bill would allow those with degenerative diseases such as cerebral palsy to undergo […]
Boris Johnson and Press Censorship: A Trumpian Shift?
A group of journalists recently walked out of a briefing at Downing Street. The gesture was in solidarity for colleagues who were allegedly uninvited and told to leave. While Downing Street denies this, a minister […]
Social Media and Mental Health: Is Intervention Viable?
It’s widely accepted that social media can have negative impacts on the mental health of its users, particularly children and teenagers. In a development in tackling this serious issue, the Royal College of Psychiatrists has […]
“Woke Bashing”: Silencing the Left
Recently, the national conversation on Harry and Meghan saw the issue of racism raised on an episode of the BBC’s Question Time. Actor panellist, Laurence Fox, accused a member of the audience of racism. He […]