Tensions are growing in Catalonia after a court ruled in favour of a family who requested a greater influence of the Spanish language in their child’s school. Dylan Kane reports.
The Fresher’s Fantasy
Hannah Pickett relives her Fresher’s experience and addresses her regrets and the lessons she has learnt.
New Caledonia rejects independence from French colonial rule once more
On the 4th October, New Caledonians faced the independence referendum in which they had the possibility to decide whether they would still prefer to be a part of France or be able to manage the […]
A World on Fire: What widespread protests worldwide mean for the future of political activism
As I write this, there are protests happening in Ethiopia, Chile, Lebanon, Iraq, Hong Kong, Barcelona, Australia, Paris and London – to name a few examples. With people around the world subjecting themselves to tear […]
Both Hong Kong and Pro-Chinese Government Students Protest in Leeds
Last Wednesday, two groups of protestors turned up in Leeds City Square opposite the Queen’s Hotel to express their views about the protests in Hong Kong. They comprised of both people in favour of the […]
Yorkshire to vote on Catalan style independence
Last week Leeds city council member Charles Duckworth called on the people of Yorkshire to get behind the movement to vote for an independent Yorkshire. In a city council discussion, Mr Duckworth stated that across […]
Why Do the Catalans Want Independence?
Following increasing unrest and tension, recent events in Spain have seen the northern region of Catalonia declare independence from Spain. This is on the back of a controversial referendum (outlawed by the Spanish government) in […]
Moving Towards An Independent Yorkshire?
Following the election of ‘metro-mayors’ earlier this year for the regions of Greater Manchester, Liverpool City, Tees Valley and further afield in the West Midlands, West of England and Cambridgeshire, a majority of council leaders […]