After the recent death of Sir David Amess MP, there have been calls to increase the security for MPs. Hattie Graham discusses the narrative surrounding security, and how we can preserve the nature of our democracy.
Attack on democracy? The case of Belarusian journalist, Roman Protasevich
In a complex web of corruption and scandal, journalists have become the target of suppression for being the guardians of democracy. Joshua Bate reports on the developing events proceeding from the unlawful arrest of Belarusian journalist, Roman Protasevich.
What does the murder of Giorgos Karaivaz mean for investigative journalism?
After the death of veteran journalist, Giorgos Karaviaz, Josh Bate contemplates the nature and safety of investigative journalism. Should journalists be offered more protection, considering the dangers they face in exposing the truth?
“Democracy, win, win”
‘Through the eyes of social media, the world watches how a peaceful, nation-wide rebellion is crushed with brute force in the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar. It seems like the decade long experiment in democracy in Myanmar has come to an end.’ Lina Abraham reports.
Disinformation and the 6th of January: who could have seen this coming?
Alice Spall analyses the attempted coup in the US. Should it really come as such a surprise?
Stand with Thailand, Protect Human Rights
Students in Thailand have been dodging pepper spray, putting out tear gas canisters and holding up three-finger salutes as they call for major democratic reforms to the Prayut Chan-o-cha government as well as a modernisation […]
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, […]
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 […]
18.46% Voter Turnout for LeadLUU Elections
As you probably couldn’t help but be aware, last week was polling week for the LeadLUU elections. Each year the Union is plastered in posters, you are bombarded with Facebook invitations and emerge from campus […]
Should I Spoil My Ballot Paper?
Spoiling your ballot paper, no matter how strongly you dislike all the options, is not a viable solution, and here’s why.
Boris: A Threat to Democracy?
Boris Johnson’s government intends to prorogue Parliament for just over a month – suspending all bills, motions, and questions and cancelling any legislation still in the process of being made. While prorogation is a normal […]
Prorogation, and how it Threatens the UK’s Democratic Ideals
Boris Johnson’s government intends to prorogue Parliament for just over a month – suspending all bills, motions and questions and cancelling any legislation still in the process of being made. While prorogation is a normal […]