Horden provides a case study of our flawed political system. A system of government that enables those within marginalised and diminished communities to be ignored, even when the decline in the community comes as a […]
Why Are People Still Performing “Gender-Correcting” Surgeries?
According to Sexing the Body, a book on gender politics and sexuality by Anne Fausto-Sterling, being intersex is about as common as having red hair. It is estimated that 1.7% of the population is intersex. But […]
To Tax Or Not To Tax?
All eyes will be on Rishi Sunak on the 11th of March when he is due to deliver his first Budget plan as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer. Particular attention will be paid to […]
Classic Dom: How Long Can Cummings’ No. 10 Power Grab Continue?
“He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.” – Sun Tzu, The Art of War. Dominic Cummings is known to be a fan of Sun Tzu, but the events of […]
Black At The Brits
Political statements are made every year during awards season and at this year’s Brits it was no different, but 21-year-old Dave’s performance was more stirring than most. The Brits only recently began inviting grime artists […]
Mr. Johnson, Mr. Javid and Mr. Cummings: The Three Musketeers of Whitehall
The relationship between the Prime Minister and Chancellor is tantamount to the conduct of a successful government. Past relationships have seen the big beats square up in Number 10 and the Treasury: Thatcher and Lawson, […]
Institutionalised Racism Needs To Stop Now
At the beginning of February this year the BBC mistakenly labelled MP Marsha de Cordova as MP Dawn Butler while De Cordova was involved in a debate in the Commons, the mistake lay in that […]
Has Switzerland Finally Said Gay Rights?
Switzerland is a leading country in Central Europe and is generally considered to be one of the freest and most desirable countries in the area to live in. However, in comparison to a lot of […]
It’s Time to Abolish the Tampon Tax
Men’s razors, children’s nappies, Jaffa cakes, exotic meats, edible cake decorations and nuts with their shells. What do all of these items have in common? When you buy one of these you will not be […]
HS2: Yet Another Vanity Project That Ignores the North
Boris Johnson’s green light for the first stage of HS2 (High Speed 2) railway, connecting London to Birmingham, has been a long time in the coming and not without its controversies. Both within parliament and […]
Ireland Election: A Case for Unification?
Fianna Fáil emerged as the overall winner of Ireland’s General Election. Yet, this contest will be remembered through the remarkable rise of Sinn Féin; the left-wing, pro-Irish Unification party, who became the second largest party […]
Clare Redman: Why I Should Be Gryphon Editor
I’ve spent 3 years being a part of The Gryphon and benefitting from the wonderful opportunities it provides for contributors and would love the chance to give back to the community. By serving as a […]