Brexit negotiations derailed as UK Government table controversial legislation
Words by Jake Nordland Four years, three prime ministers and two general elections later, Britain is still grappling with the consequences of the country’s most comprehensive constitutional reform in its…
Politics Recap: Here’s what you missed over the festive break
It’s been a busy few weeks in British politics, so here’s what you might have missed over the festive period.
Another Brexit extension, and a General Election
By Joshua Talbot. The European Union has granted the United Kingdom an extension on Brexit negotiations, as a suitable deal fails to get through the House of Commons by Boris…
The Brexit Truth: Misinformation, Manipulation and Mogg
By Max Morris-Edwards It’s been three years since the referendum on whether the UK should remain in the EU. Let that sink in. Three years. Do you remember a time…
Could Brexit become the start of a left-wing national revolution?
YES Luke Schofield The short answer is, yes. However this is an answer in two parts; what has already happened in party politics in the wake of the 2016 Brexit…
The Un-United Kingdom: Scotland’s Brexit woes
By Louis Johnson The Brexit deadline is looming and as Britain prepares to leave the EU, ‘deal or no deal’, it looks as though our Union is beginning to fracture…
Six ways a no-deal Brexit could affect you
The News Team makes a guest appearance this week, with Joel giving us his opinion on how a No-deal Brexit could affect us. 1. EU recruitment If the UK crashes…
Tory MP denounced after Brexit demand to universities
Vice-Chancellor Adam Tickell has refused Tory MP Chris Heaton-Harris’ request for a list of names of the academic staff who teach European politics and Brexit at The University of Sussex.…
We need to think as a community about what these fascist stickers mean
Fascist stickers have been appearing around campus. At time of publication, 8 to be exact. Debates seem to be raging most places I go around Sussex as well as online:…
UK and EU heading for ‘barbed wire divorce’
Brexit will lead to a “barbed wire divorce” of the UK and EU, according to Sussex economists in a briefing published this month. The economists at the UK Trade Policy…
Hove MP set to rebel and vote down Brexit
Hove’s Labour MP, Peter Kyle, has said he will vote against triggering Article 50 in Parliament next spring. The remarks come after Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell clarified Labour will not…
The end of ‘the end of history’?
Francis Fukuyama’s now-infamous and much-derided proclamation of the victory of liberal democracy now lies in tatters. It is increasingly clear that the globalised economy has made many feel that liberalism…
Brexit, a month later: The Badger finds out what Europeans think now
Daniel Green A month ago today, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, leaving uncertainty regarding withdrawal negotiations, Britain’s relationship with the 27-state organisation and the future for…
Brighton sees Leave and Remain supporters unite after Brexit
Freya Marshall Payne On June 28th an estimated 200 people gathered on The Level despite a heavy downpour to attend ‘Brighton and Hove Stands together’, a rally held as part…
Whilst in America…
Our Arts Editor Bianca Serafini has gone home to New York for the summer and is now surveying the political turmoil on both sides of the Atlantic.. I’d comment on…
Brexit Britain: Divided and Conquered
Britain is in a mess. A huge mess. A catastrophic mess. The nation’s fundamental divisions – age, education, income – are strikingly visible. And what a horrifying sight it is.…
EU Referendum: the Badger guide to results night
Pictured: the Meeting House was turned into a polling station on campus where many students have today cast their votes in the rain. Photo: Freya Marshall Payne Today’s the day!…
The Battle for Brexit
With the upcoming EU referendum viewed as inevitable, it was no surprise when British Chancellor George Osborne kick-started the year by laying down an ultimatum regarding Britain’s relationship with the…