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Archie Earle

Archie Earle


On this day February 8 2018: Why was Sabra hummus removed from campus shelves?

On this day February 8 2018: Why was Sabra hummus removed from campus shelves?

Sabra hummus is not sold on UoM campus anymore but why not and who is to blame
“It’s insane”: Speaking to UCU strikers on the frontline

“It’s insane”: Speaking to UCU strikers on the frontline

On the picket line: lecturers on why they are striking
Universities to help disadvantaged students in to high paying graduate jobs

Universities to help disadvantaged students in to high paying graduate jobs

Universities set targets to help disadvantaged students, monitored up to five years after graduation
UoM make face coverings mandatory on campus

UoM make face coverings mandatory on campus

Face coverings are mandatory in all indoor spaces across campus from today
Government to cut back on Manchester to Leeds rail line, as Leeds to Midlands HS2 scrapped

Government to cut back on Manchester to Leeds rail line, as Leeds to Midlands HS2 scrapped

The £98 billion HS2 project has been cut back, causing outrage from the North
Carlos Alcaraz: The breakthrough of men’s tennis’ next star

Carlos Alcaraz: The breakthrough of men’s tennis’ next star

Once the dust has settled from this initial disappointment, one name shines brightest for the future of men’s tennis, Carlos Alcaraz
UoM strike action to take place from 1st-3rd December, UCU announces

UoM strike action to take place from 1st-3rd December, UCU announces

University lecturers will strike in early December over pay, workload, casualisation and inequality
University of Manchester staff to strike over pay

University of Manchester staff to strike over pay

What has happened at the UCU ballots and what does it mean for strikes at UOM
UCU announces strike ballot in October, paving the way for nationwide strike action

UCU announces strike ballot in October, paving the way for nationwide strike action

The UCU has decided to take to the ballot over a number of nationwide cuts, meaning possible nationwide disruption to university life.
Student dissatisfaction kicks UoM out of top 20 rankings

Student dissatisfaction kicks UoM out of top 20 rankings

After a year of rent strikes, fences, and accusations of racial profiling, UoM dropped out of the top 20 rankings
Manchester Arena Bombing Inquiry: “Emergency services let down victims”

Manchester Arena Bombing Inquiry: “Emergency services let down victims”

Experts have been questioned about the Manchester Arena bombing with the coordination of the responders being called in to question.
The SNP: The one true Scotsmen?

The SNP: The one true Scotsmen?

Internal conflicts and vaccines vacancies show that the biggest problem for the SNP in terms of gaining independence will be how they respond to problems they have created for themselves.
Opinion: The Republican Party is complicit in the attack on Capitol Hill

Opinion: The Republican Party is complicit in the attack on Capitol Hill

The road to Capitol hill was paved with bad intentions. Malicious people, confederate flags and violence never symbolise anything else, says Archie Earle.
Britain will be weaker on the post-Brexit international stage

Britain will be weaker on the post-Brexit international stage

Love or loathe Brexit, it will have a far-reaching impact on society. Archie Earle sets out his thoughts
China: What relationship do we hold with dictatorship?

China: What relationship do we hold with dictatorship?

The dictatorial nature of China’s government is clear in an alarming range of actions
After Abe: Where next?

After Abe: Where next?

2 months after the resignation of Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, Political Correspondent Archie Earle asks what’s next for the world’s 3rd largest economy?
The Covid culture war: are we tearing ourselves further apart as a country?

The Covid culture war: are we tearing ourselves further apart as a country?

Brexit divided us as a country, but how has coronavirus affected the political culture war?
The Balancing Act of the Labour Leadership Race

The Balancing Act of the Labour Leadership Race

Archie Earle discusses the contenders in the Labour leadership race, asking whether the party can salvage its reputation
Cambodia: 40 years later

Cambodia: 40 years later

Archie Earle discusses the transformation of Cambodia in the last 40 years and argues against the sanctions being put on them now
Democratic candidates show why beating Trump will not be easy

Democratic candidates show why beating Trump will not be easy

Archie Earle delves into an analysis of the most recent Democratic Primary debate in the US