Assisted dying rules are inconsistent and perplexing. Whilst one country may support euthanasia and assisted dying, other nations are completely against it. Yet, surely all humans deserve the same treatment. Dignity in death is certainly […]
Coronavirus vs. The Gig Economy
Walk through the City of London on a weekday and you will awash with crowds of busy businessmen and women, talking hurriedly on their phones whilst shuttling between Pret and their offices. If you look […]
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 […]
Here’s Why Slang Should Not Be Verboten
Schools across the country, mostly in urban areas including London, have being prohibiting students from using slang such as ‘peng’, ‘calm’ and ‘fam.’ Immediately, I remembered my first day at my new secondary school in Sheffield […]
Why has a Horrible Histories song been accused of being ‘anti-British?’
On the day of Britain’s departure from the EU, a 10 minute Horrible Histories Brexit special was aired on the BBC and presented by the comedian Nish Kumar. One sketch that featured on the programme […]
Diane Abbott Deserves A Drink
Diane Abbott, the Shadow Home Secretary, was caught sipping a can of M&S mojito on a London Overground train on 19 April. Since 1 June 2008, it has been illegal to drink alcohol on Transport […]
Italian Broadcaster Rai Proposes ‘Gender-Based’ Channels
I hate gender roles. Growing up I was hardly a figurehead for masculinity, resulting in regular snide questions about my sexuality and overall virility. To me, it seemed absolutely backward: was it not simplistic and […]
The Porn Ultimatum
The UK’s upcoming ‘porn ban’ is an ill-thought out, regressive and ideological policy that isn’t fit for purpose. From the 15th July, radical and sweeping age-verification laws will take effect on adult sites, requiring an […]
Leeds Councillor Alison Garthwaite Dismisses Bar Brawl: “Grime Is Associated With Trouble”
Following the temporary closure of Norman Bar last month after a large brawl, Councillor Alison Garthwaite, who represents Hyde Park and Headingley, told a Leeds City Council meeting: “I assume this is grime, I know […]
The Death Of Lyra McKee: Northern Ireland Needs Peace Now More Than Ever
A few weeks ago, when visiting Londonderry, the mood of residents was hopeful. Despite the car bomb explosions earlier in the year, people were largely unfazed, reasoning that the groups undertaking terrorist acts in an […]