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.
Tensions grow between US and Iran
Tensions have intensified between the United States and Iran, following the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani.
Let’s vote for manifestos, not idols
By Issy Anthony – Comment Sub-Editor I want us to question how we look at politicians, and more specifically, political…
One Year On: The Gilets Jaunes Movement
By Venice Hancock, News Sub-Editor. It has been a year since French protesters, known as the “Gilets Jaunes” (Yellow…
The US reverses policies on Israeli settlements
In a policy reversal, the Trump Administration has declared that Israeli settlements in the West Bank do not violate international…
General Election Hustings hosted at the University of Sussex
The debate saw local parliamentary candidates from the Brighton area go head to head on issues such as the NHS,…
Dominic Cummings, Russia, and a concealed government report
Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry has written to Dominic Raab to express concerns over Dominic Cummings relationship with Russia, after…
Dresden has declared a “Nazi Emergency”
The city of Dresden, situated in Eastern Germany, officially declared a state of “Nazi Emergency” on October 30th.
Calls for Boris Johnson to remove Alun Cairns as Tory candidate
Boris Johnson is facing calls to remove Alun Cairns as a Conservative candidate after it was revealed that Mr Cairns…
Are The BBC failing Scottish voters?
The SNP have levelled criticisms at various media outlets for their failure to fairly and adequately report on Scottish politics.
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…
Political unrest rattles the streets of Chile
What started as a general protest against a rise in public transport cost has grown into a full blown social…
Trump Impeachment: What’s Next?
Venice Hancock, News Sub-Editor, details the next steps of the impeachment process.
Cultural cleansing in Xinjiang
Miles Harkin questions if The West is contributing enough towards fighting the genocide of China’s Muslim minority. In 2016, allegations…
Musicians vs Politicians
By Louis Johnson – Comment Sub-Editor Why should we value music? In an age of identity politics where empathy appears…
Should we still listen to Michael Jackson’s music?
YES Alice Gledhill Sometimes, bad people create great things. This does not redeem them, but nor does it reduce the…
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…
Is the UK ready to legalise cannabis?
YES Max Morris-Edwards The idea that cannabis should be legalised for recreational use is rapidly growing in popularity across the…
Is America ready for a progressive candidate?
By Maritsa Tsioupra-Lewis On September 12th in Houston, Texas, the third Democratic debate commenced. With too-many-to-count candidates originally running in…
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’,…