Opinion Archive

6th March 2023
No more leading ladies? The disappearance of women in politics
With three major resignations in the months leading up to International Women’s Day, we need women in politics now more than ever

5th March 2023
My generation: Why the youth of today are still a force for change
Don’t let the likes of Andrew Tate fool you into losing hope in progressive politics, our generation can still be a force for change

5th March 2023
The unseen costs of MP donations
With the extent of donations made to local MPs now made clear, it’s time to spell out why these ‘gifts’ come at a price.

28th February 2023
To Baby or not to baby: Rihanna’s media mother frenzy
News of famous pregnancies and baby announcements gain audiences. That much is clear. But the media coverage of these celebrity pregnancies focuses more on cynical PR rather than praising the mothers.

28th February 2023
It’s time to demand compensation for UCU strikes
Amid the largest-ever university staff strikes, it’s possible for students to demand compensation, and support their lecturers in doing so

17th February 2023
Menopause and women in the workplace
The Government is failing badly to end the stigma around the menopause, and is seemingly uninterested in prioritising help for those experiencing symptoms

17th February 2023
See it, say it, don’t bother sorting it: Even Ukraine has better trains than Britain
Credit is due to Ukrainian Rail for their prompt train timetable amid violent conflict, but questions must be asked as to how they’re outperforming their British counterpart

14th February 2023
Confessions of international UCU picket-line crossers
International students are caught in a predicament with the UCU strikes; some are angry, whilst others feel confused on what exactly to do

14th February 2023
Diaspora Children and Disappointing Identities
Diaspora children navigate identity in a poor way that prevents them from effectively utilising their cross-cultural heritage

13th February 2023
Brexit’s third birthday – three things that still grind my gears
On Brexit’s third birthday, we consider the UK’s first steps outside the EU and ask why we’re putting up with less than we had before
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13th February 2023
Four E’s, yet none for Excitement: The problem with Hunt’s Vision
Hunt’s vision for the economy may sound exciting, but his views are unlikely to materialise in practice

5th February 2023
Chris Brown, the BAFTAs and the Brits: Why cancel culture isn’t as powerful as you think
As we continue on with award season, cancel culture seemingly has little effect on the success of the rich and famous

3rd February 2023
NHS Strikes: Why our NHS isn’t feeling well
The NHS is a proud institution, but neither its legacy nor its future are in safe hands

30th January 2023
Fallowfield Sainsbury’s is now making student life worse
Why it’s time for the supermarket giant to bin the barriers

13th December 2022
The housing crisis: A tale of negligence
Awaab Ishak’s avoidable death should leave us all asking questions about what could, and should, have been done to help him

13th December 2022
Why I’m fed up with straight people telling me to visit Dubai
Why would I want to go on holiday to somewhere I wouldn’t feel welcome?

9th December 2022
The US midterms: Women’s rights versus the economy
The midterms have proved it’s time we view economics and abortion rights as one in the same

4th December 2022
Lula: Hope for the world and a lesson for the UK
Lula’s lesson for the world is this: Hope in politics is not yet lost

29th November 2022
The politician, the media, and her wardrobe
The gender of female MPs is still a source of criticism that their male counterparts have never been subjected to

29th November 2022
Is it time to reclaim Reclaim the Night?
Reclaim the Night is a vital event but sometimes the language used surrounding it can have the opposite effect of its intent