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Pause for positivity: Africa’s victory against a horrendous disease
The celebration of World Polio Day on 24th October brings us all a much-needed piece of good news. Back in August, while the COVID-19 pandemic was still rife, Africa was certified free of wild polio. Although […]
Modi controlled India: Shouldn’t a democratically elected Prime Minister be held more accountable?
In recent years I have been continually witnessing and reading about the intolerance and hate politics of the Modi government and its passionate supporters. Despite being aware of the government’s track record of silencing criticism, […]
A crisis of truth: How have conspiracy theories been allowed to flourish in the mainstream?
Speculations and rumours are nothing new. Many significant events have been followed by a mass of conspiracy theories, dreamt up by those distrusting of the mainstream media narrative. The moon landing, 9/11, even the tragedies […]
Wales’ travel ban: The fracturing of the union
So far in what has been a turbulent year in UK politics, Wales’s First Minister, Mark Drakeford has added fuel to the growing political conflict. Historically, Drakeford has remained loyal to the union, however, it […]
Deciding Who Gets to Eat: The winners and losers of the international poverty crisis
Hannah Spruce talks about the widening wealth gap and rise of global poverty amidst the pandemic.
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 […]
‘Natural Encounters’, Leeds Art Gallery Review
Despite its span of 400 years, many of the pieces at Leeds Art Gallery’s new exhibition ‘Natural Encounters’ capture a very current mood in their meditation on the human relationship with nature. It’s timing as […]
The perpetual importance of political cartoons
Ana Hill Lopez-Menchero discusses the history of political cartooning and its relevance to the 2020 political climate.
Rebuilding the Red Wall: Repercussions of a Northern lockdown
Lockdown is currently hitting parts of North England the hardest, with potential to exacerbate the North-South divide even further. Is this too great a cost to justify patchwork measures? Emily Bell reports.
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 […]
Movies losing momentum – is the end near in sight?
Writer and Arts and Culture print editor Owen Frost investigates the recent decision from Cineworld to temporarily close their cinemas, after the postponement of No Time To Die’s date of release. The decision to close has affected over 37,000 globally.