With the turbulent nature of Brexit politics, you could have been forgiven for not knowing who to throw your weight behind during the European elections. With the classic two main parties appearing a little lacklustre […]
Campbell’s Labour Expulsion: Clever or Plain Stupid?
It would be naïve to assume that Alastair Campbell didn’t orchestrate his own expulsion from the Labour Party. The Machiavellian spin doctor is a master media manipulator – you don’t become Downing Street Director of […]
A War on Women Closer To Home
Highly restrictive abortion laws have recently been passed in certain US states like Alabama sparking uproar all over the Western World and increasing fears that the landmark US Supreme Court ruling Roe V. Wade will […]
School Edugaytion: Have Things Changed for LGBT+ People?
Section 28 of Margaret Thatcher’s Local Government Act in 1988 which stated that a local authority “shall not intentionally promote homosexuality or publish material with the intention of promoting homosexuality” or “promote the teaching in any maintained school of the acceptability of homosexuality as a pretended family relationship”. The now-repealed act was passed over 30 years ago, and LGBTQ+ rights have advanced miles since then, but this year has raised questions of how much has really changed.
It’s Time To Abandon Our Infallible Image Of Churchill
Take a moment to read the following quotes. One belongs to Winston Churchill, the man who is so often lauded as the greatest Prime Minister to ever have graced the United Kingdom; one belongs to […]
The Labour Split: A Neo-Liberal Revolt?
The phrase “so much for the tolerant left, ay?” has become the slogan of centrist Twitter. If one were to examine Labour’s history, however, one would chortle at the sheer hypocrisy of this statement. Prominent […]
Blue Is The Colour, Centrist Is The Name
The defection of three ‘Remain’ backing Conservative MPs to the new ‘Independent Group’ has further heightened speculation that a new centrist force may be on the way in British politics. This group already has numerical […]
The Less Glamorous Side of Investment in Leeds
Leeds is a great city to live in for a wealth of reasons; it has a young population, exciting nightlife, and many varied neighbourhoods to name a few things. Nevertheless, there are a number of […]
“Get Your Hands Off My Bacon”: MP Liz Truss on Brexit, The Meat Industry and The Tories Winning The Next Election
Last Friday at an event hosted by 1828, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss came to the University of Leeds to speak about how she feels the Conservatives can improve on their standing about […]
The Surprising Case For The Fifty Pound Thatcher
When news broke that the new £50 note would bear the face of a great figure of science, I didn’t give a damn. I’m sure many join me in my sentiments. Those who considered classics like […]