Leaked email reveals active politicians will not be considered for Oxford chancellorship
"An email leaked to The Telegraph, sent to Oxford academics by University registrar Gillian Aitken, stated that “members of legislatures or those active in politics” will be blocked from becoming the next chancellor. Until now Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Imran Khan were considered popular contenders for the role, which has also previously been occupied by Oliver Cromwell and Harold Macmillan."
Oxford’s Chancellor elections to be held online for the first time
Oxford’s Chancellor elections will be held online for the first time in the University’s history, following Lord Patten’s announcement of his retirement.
Pathology and Privilege: The inherent ‘Britishness’ of our political scandals
Nadhim Zahawi’s slippery handling of his tax affairs represents another droplet in an ocean of dishonour. It emerged last week that the former Conservative...
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....
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."
There Ain’t No Party Like a Conservative Party!: Oxford, the Tories, and the preparation for life without consequences
"Boris Johnson...was fresh from a degree largely spent violently drunk, destroying property, mass-vandalising and harassing staff"
Arrogant, Offensive Truth Twisters: Don’t cry for me, Britannia
“Right guys, place your bets, how long do you think it’ll take Fiónn to become a Tory?”
It was a cold January morning in my...
Old Boris Johnson essay argues for return of the Parthenon Marbles
The essay, titled, ‘Elgin goes to Athens – The President marbles at the Grandeur that was (in) Greece’, was written in 1986 for the Oxford Union magazine, Debate. Journalists from Athens newspaper Ta Nea found the article in an Oxford library and have made it public.
Will Neill’s Real Deal: The Decline and Fall of Boris Johnson
This has been a bizarre week for Boris Johnson. I appreciate that this is an evergreen statement, applicable to basically any week in the...
Great men on vacation: The reporting of Boris’ holiday
In my opinion, both sides make the same mistake here. They obsess over the leading man, either worrying that the holiday leaves us stranded or that it is necessary for him to rest before single-handedly facing the battles ahead. All of it leads to propping up the cult of personality that separates Boris from his party infrastructure.
Pitch: 1, Parliament: 0
Rashford understands how tough life can be for people, while Boris seems to think it’s a bit like classical music -- he’s sure it’s all worthy of attention and so on, but just pretends to be interested in it so he doesn’t look bad in front of his dinner party guests.
Will Neill’s Real Deal: Tory Conference and the Politics of Inhumanity
Week one of Michaelmas term, and Freshers Flu has swept through Oxford like a tsunami. Hacking coughs, snotty noses, and cold sweats are currently...
The Undercurrent: the ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’ look suspiciously like the ‘Arseholes of Today’
In light of this week's political debacle, perhaps it's time to stop pretending that Oxford’s obsession with producing ‘the leaders of tomorrow’ is in any way healthy.
The Punjabi Farmers Standing up for India’s Democracy
Photographs of the ongoing Indian farmer strikes have trickled through to social media feeds across the world, in stark contrast with the relative silence...
