Madeleine Williams hears from a first year student living in the fenced-off halls of residence at University of Manchester.
Campaign blunder or brilliance? The Biden Campaign and video games
As Americans headed out to vote last week, they faced two primary options: the current President Donald Trump or the Democrat Nominee Joe Biden. For a long time in Western Democracies, the issue of […]
Research shows degree attainment gap between Black and white students
New data from a recent study has uncovered a worrying reality for the state of higher education equality; a national “degree gap likely to preserve white advantage for ages.” The report, carried out by Advance […]
1,512 tonnes of pumpkin waste to be binned in Leeds this week
Emily Stainer reflects on the wasteful impact of the humble Halloween decoration.
Rashford’s free school meals campaign inspires Leeds residents to fill the gap left by Downing Street
England and Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford’s campaign to extend the free school meals programme over the holidays has been bolstered in the last few weeks as local authorities, small businesses and residents came together […]
Protest against SARS in Nigeria
Following the recent protests against the ‘special anti-robbery squad’ and the horrific Lekki Massacre, BLM Leeds held a socially-distanced demonstration in Millennium Square to raise awareness of police brutality, corrupt leadership, and to show solidarity […]
Reclaim Headingley Stadium: Protesters call for a safer city
A petition has been set up to encourage local authorities to implement further safety procedures for those using the alleyway which joins Headingley and Burley. Following huge social media attention surrounding recent alleged sexual assault […]
University students and staff strike against full tuition fees and lack of Covid-19 support
Hundreds of students and staff members are planning to strike in a bid to obtain better living conditions for those living in halls and a reduction in tuition fees.
Mumtaz Leeds pledges to feed children in need during half term break
On Friday, local Kashmiri restaurant Mumtaz Leeds announced that they would be providing hot meals for children in the city. The statement was prompted by the Conservative party’s refusal to support Marcus Rashford’s latest campaign […]
Poland’s abortion law gets stricter in midst of world pandemic
Gabrysia Kiryluk discusses the new abortion laws and the subsequent threat to women’s health and wellbeing in her native country.
Leeds venues receive funding to keep their doors open
Some of Leeds’ favourite venues including Old Red Bus Station, Brudenell Social Club and the Leeds Library have received vital funding to stay open as part of the Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund. The scheme, a […]
Rejecting free school meals: The Government’s lack of empathy has gone too far
Neive McCarthy reflects on the callous nature of the Tories after they reject a proposal for free school meals.