Review: This House
"The audience was delivered an impeccable and immersive experience which left a lasting impression."
The Hackathon to Cabinet: How the Oxford Union shapes Britain’s political culture
CW: sexual assault
It's no secret to anyone who reads the news that British politics begins in the cloisters of Oxford (and, to a lesser...
‘This House’: An Interview with the Cast and Crew
"As a play which I suppose relishes the grubby reality of politics instead of just putting politicians in the pillory for their inconsistencies and failures, it’s one that really appreciates it."
Dear Oxford Union: What was the point of that?
"Your belief is a belief, but my existence is reality"
Union votes against “sacramental sodomy” speaker in controversial gay marriage debate
The Oxford Union debated the question of gay marriage in the Church this Thursday, with Anglican bishops, Christian theologians, and students taking part. In...
Bernie Sanders, Matt Hancock, and Julia Fox to speak at the Oxford Union in HT23
As the Oxford Union enters its bicentenary year, Cherwell can exclusively reveal the highlights of its termcard for Hilary 2023. Ahead of its full...
Art is a form of “resistance”: In conversation with Liu Wei at the Oxford Union
Pioneering artist Liu Wei gave an exclusive interview at the Oxford Union as part of the Union’s Michaelmas Art Festival on the weekend of...
“We didn’t do Blackface, but you could argue that we did”: Mathew Baynton on Horrible Histories, type-casting, and his acting career
On November 23rd, Mathew Baynton visited the Oxford Union. There was a frenzy of excitement around his attendance, with members queuing from 5:30pm to...
Baroness Hale visits the Oxford Union
The Oxford Union welcomed Baroness Hale on 24th November as she answered questions about her legal career to a packed audience in the chamber.
Baroness...
Why have so many Prime Ministers gone to Oxford?
The question as to why so many of the Government’s top brass has come from the esteemed colleges of Oxford has long been debated....
Cherwell Town Hall: Matthew Dick and Dan Dipper run for Oxford Union Presidency
Freya Jones and Maggie Wilcox interview the presidential candidates.
Ahmad Nawaz removed as Oxford Union President following vote
Ahmad Nawaz’s presidency of the Oxford Union has come to an end following a special vote that was brought before the chamber tonight. 251...
“Authoritarian and impulsive”: Union Officers speak out against Ahmad Nawaz as members prepare to vote
As President of the Oxford Union, Ahmad Nawaz, faces a vote on the future of his presidency, multiple senior members of his committee, including the Secretary, Librarian-elect, Treasurer-elect, and Chair of Consultative committee have spoken out against his leadership.
Ahmad Nawaz clinging to Union presidency after vote forces his resignation
Ahmad Nawaz, President of the Oxford Union, finds his presidency hanging by a thread after the access committee voted to reject his explanation for...
