It’s Makerfield or Breakerfield for the Labour Party
The by-election in the constituency of Makerfield was held on Thursday 18th June with a head-to-head fight between the Labour Party and Reform UK. Many outlets, amongst them The Telegraph,…
Anti-fascism on the Streets, Politicians in the Seats?
The sun had returned to the Brighton streets – amongst other things – and I wasn’t dressed appropriately for a protest. Wielding my laptop and a water bottle so large…
Turning Point UK Turned Away by Sussex Students After Falmer Station Protest
Protesters chanting “nazi scum get off our streets” gathered at Falmer Station on April 16, as a counter-demonstration formed in response to the presence of Turning Point UK (TPUK) near…
Counter-Protest Underway at Sussex Amid Turning Point UK Presence
A counter-protest is currently underway near the University of Sussex campus at Falmer Station following reports of members of Turning Point UK, alongside unverified claims from student activists that campaigners…
The British Museum Criticised for Removing ‘Palestine’ from Middle Eastern Displays
The British Museum’s decision to remove the word ‘Palestine’ from its Middle Eastern displays has been met with controversy from its visitors. This decision came following an extensive campaign from…
Sussex Mayoral Election Delayed To 2028
The election of the Sussex and Brighton mayor has been delayed from this year’s local elections to 2028. The newly formed Sussex and Brighton Combined Authority is one of four…
The Psychology Behind Standing Up to the Far-Right
On 29 July 2024, the UK witnessed a tragic attack – a teenager named Axel Rudakubana stabbed multiple young girls at a dance class in Southport, killing three. Following this…
Reform Society Sparks Protests on Campus
The formal recognition of the ‘Sussex University Students for Reform’ Society by the University of Sussex Students’ Union on 15 January triggered immediate backlash, culminating in two student-led protests on…
Reform Society Launch Triggers Campus Backlash
A new political society linked to Reform UK is facing strong reactions from students and has prompted renewed debate around free speech, inclusion, and political organising on campus. Approved earlier…
US Strikes Venezuela and Captures President Nicolás Maduro
In the early hours of 3rd January, according to officials, the United States carried out military strikes in Venezuela and seized President Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife, to face…
One Battle After Another – Political Picture or A-Star Artistry?
As we edge ever closer towards awards season, the films hitting cinema screens move away from blockbuster hits and towards new targets. Critical success comes in March. However, one film…
Love Thy * White * Neighbour
Christianity in Britain is becoming increasingly divided. Nowadays, established churches are viewed as weak and pandering by a militant strain of Christian nationalists; they demand a white, Christian nation, free…
Caroline Lucas Appointed Professor of Practice in Environmental Sustainability
Caroline Lucas, the former leader of the Green Party, has been appointed Professor of Practice in Environmental Sustainability at the University of Sussex. This role marks a new chapter in…
The Guardian Angel Who Ran for Mayor in New York: A Tale of Cats, Crime, and Campaigns
The recent New York mayoral election ended with Zohran Mamdani narrowly overcoming Andrew Cuomo in the electoral race, but one candidate stood out for reasons other than politics. Curtis Sliwa,…
Dutch Voters Deliver a Close Win for Rob Jetten
Dutch voters headed to the polls in late October for a closely watched election worldwide, delivering a narrow victory for Rob Jetten. He is likely to become the Netherlands’ youngest…
Zack Polanski and The Rise of the Green Party
In early September, the Green Party elected Zack Polanski as their new leader, succeeding the joint leadership of Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay. This comes after the party won a…
The New Left Party is a F****** Mess
Getting to vote for the first time should be an exciting experience for a politics student, but not for me in 2024. Filling out a postal vote in the Labour…
Charlie Kirk’s Death Has Opened Our Eyes
Charlie Kirk, a right-wing political activist and a supporter of President Donald Trump, was shot dead in Utah on September 10th. He was best known for being the co-founder of…
Online Activism is Not Real Activism – You Guys are Just Lazy
I am fully aware that this article may ruffle a few feathers – after all, for a lot of you reading this it is probably not what you want to…
Tributes and Memorials as Ukraine Enters 3rd Year of Fighting
It has been just over three years since Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” and Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, igniting a war that has been widely condemned as…