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 […]
Here we go again: The second wave of Coronavirus has reached Europe
Coronavirus has resurged with new conviction. A record peak of 22,961 new daily cases last week signals the start of a tough winter for the United Kingdom. A vaccine, which many saw as the ‘magic […]
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 […]
Donald Trump: A Threat to American Democracy
Biden’s lead in the polls has left Democrats highly hopeful of the future, yet victory may be further away than they think. Amidst President Trump’s attempts to discredit mail-in voting and refusal to commit to […]
Jacinda Ardern is shaping up to be a leader of the future
Last week, Jacinda Ardern claimed a landslide victory in New Zealand’s elections, with the Labour Party winning 64 of the 120 seats in Parliament – their best result since 1946. The result also makes the […]
Freedom of speech must not be limited
In times such as these, we must value freedom of speech more than ever. Samuel Paty, a history and geography teacher at the College du Bois d’Aulne just north-west of Paris, was beheaded in broad […]
Can Emily Ratajkowski change the fashion industry, one essay at a time?
Last month, model and actress Emily Ratajkowski published an essay entitled “Buying Myself Back: When Does a Model Own Her Own Image?”. In this essay, Ratajkowski accuses photographer Jonathan Leder of sexually assaulting her during […]
Words have consequences: the sooner the Government realises this the better
On 7th September, a man, brandishing a large knife, stormed the London immigration law firm – Duncan Lewis – with the intention of taking a solicitor hostage. Police said that Cavan Medlock’s weapon of choice […]
The pandemic has exposed the blatantly London-centric decision-making of the Government
As Manchester enters their third month of harsher restrictions, Northern ministers are left asking why it is only now that new support has been proposed for businesses suffering due to the new lockdown rules. Since […]
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.
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.
Sweetness and Power: Sugar, Statistics and Us
In 2016, Public Health England launched a flagship program to reduce the amount of sugar in children’s diets. They set the ambitious target of reducing sugar consumption in products most likely to contribute to childhood […]