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Is Labour still about labour?
Some people have noticed that the Labour Party is becoming progressively detached from the needs of the working class.
A very Italian scandal: the story of Draghi’s fall
The uniqueness of Italian politics is its surreal and absurd dimensions.
A crisis on our doorstep: threats to abortion rights are closer than you think
This ‘distant’ despair is much closer than we fear.
The fall of ‘Super Mario’ – Draghi resignation now risks adding to Italy and Europe’s political turmoil
The leaders of Italy’s biggest political parties must, now more than ever, put the interests of their people at the forefront of their minds.
What future awaits the Conservative Party?
"Rishi Sunak [...] could be a dangerous choice: despite his heroic attempts to save the economy amidst the pandemic, his far-right policy and strategy since have been damaging to the working class."
Is Labour still about labour?
Some people have noticed that the Labour Party is becoming progressively detached from the needs of the working class.
A very Italian scandal: the story of Draghi’s fall
The uniqueness of Italian politics is its surreal and absurd dimensions.
A crisis on our doorstep: threats to abortion rights are closer than you think
This ‘distant’ despair is much closer than we fear.
The fall of ‘Super Mario’ – Draghi resignation now risks adding to Italy and Europe’s political turmoil
The leaders of Italy’s biggest political parties must, now more than ever, put the interests of their people at the forefront of their minds.
What future awaits the Conservative Party?
"Rishi Sunak [...] could be a dangerous choice: despite his heroic attempts to save the economy amidst the pandemic, his far-right policy and strategy since have been damaging to the working class."
Mo Farah – How Britain’s greatest athlete enhanced his legacy even further
Farah’s hope in revealing his story is that people sit up and take notice
The Trade Union Scare
It is also worth asking: how can workers respond to unjust circumstances and work conditions if their demands are largely ignored?
The Complicated Legacy of Shinzo Abe
Abe’s most cherished goal was to revise Japan’s ‘pacifist’ constitution; a goal he never achieved.
Where do we go from here? Reflections on a day of chaos in Downing Street
The party is in a mess, politics is in a mess.
Writing on the Filing Cabinets: A State School Student’s Response to Emma Duncan
"The implication that our [state school students'] presence is a threat to upholding the average IQ here is unbelievably condescending."
Elizabeth the Last: What next for the monarchy?
"Is it right that our national anthem reveres nothing but our monarch? Is there not far more to our country than that?"
The University must take a look at itself before dishing out trashing fines
While climate change is at the top of the University's agenda in research and development, the University seems to have little qualms about accepting funds from the world's mega polluters.
The changing role of Christianity in British society
In 2018 a survey found that 70% of young Brits aged 16–29 had no religious affiliation. Yet the country as a whole remains firmly...
Love and patriotism: A critical reflection on the Jubilee
As Jubilee weekend approaches I am conflicted. Many on Sunday will be celebrating their affection for our nation, and I should make it clear...
