The upcoming general election has opened up opportunities for smaller parties to emerge, allowing groups like the Green Party to gain a political voice, which people are gradually beginning to listen to. This is, of […]
UPDATE: Leeds graduate dies in Thailand
The family of a Leeds University graduate who died in Thailand last week have paid tribute to their daughter who they claim died from natural causes. Posting on Christina Annesley’s Facebook page, her mother Margaret […]
Social supermarkets: the answer to food poverty?
As someone who calls South London their home, the news of West Norwood’s first ‘social supermarket’ offers a glimmer of hope to those dependent on the strained Food Bank culture of the twenty-first century. This […]
FGM: a gross violation of human rights
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is often synonymous with female genital circumcision, but the latter label is misleading and only serves to soften the barbarity of FGM. While the general topic of circumcision does generate its […]
Photojournal: Beans on Toast @ Brudenell Social Club 26/11
British folk singer Beans on Toast sings about sex, drugs and politics. Photographer Jack Roberts captures his brilliance in amazing high definition. The Brudenell was the perfect place for the gig -big enough for Beans’ fans […]
Vote and show the politicians you’re a vote worth winning
Recently in my student accommodation, voting registration forms have been sent to each student. Not only did many bin them, but when I asked my friends why they weren’t voting, they replied along the lines […]
Owen Jones is right: we need the ‘politics of hope’, not fear
Last week at Leeds Beckett University, political activist, Guardian columnist and author Owen Jones urged his audience to follow the ‘politics of hope’. Like many, he feels angry and frustrated that the political elite has […]
Reflections on the Hong Kong protests
The events in Hong Kong are set to become a historic moment, as the people of the region do something which has proven deadly in the past – protest against the moves of the Chinese […]
Photojournal | The Real Junk Food Project – waste, poverty and revolution
The Real Junk Food Café is situated in Armley, a short bus ride south west from Leeds City Centre. Entering the town, it is easy to lose count of how many factory buildings had been […]
Debate| Is The Tab's 'Which far-right group are you? quiz acceptable?
This week, The Tab published a quiz on their website entitled,’Which far-right group are you?’. Although some might interpret it as no more than light-hearted satire, LS Debate asks, is this latest post by The Tab acceptable?
Comment | Maria Miller and the greedy expenses culture
As Maria Miller bids and overdue farewell to government, we are all left still questioning, how on earth did this happen again? The now former Culture Secretary was caught fiddling expenses to the tune of […]
Comment | There's nothing dubious about democracy
As a former Chair of Leeds Labour Club, I read the article on our supposed “dubious tactics” with great interest. Last year, under my tenure as Chair of Leeds Labour Club, we were described by the […]