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No more leading ladies? The disappearance of women in politics
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
My generation: Why the youth of today are still a force for change
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
The unseen costs of MP donations
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.
To Baby or not to baby: Rihanna’s media mother frenzy
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.
It’s time to demand compensation for UCU strikes
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
Menopause and women in the workplace
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
See it, say it, don’t bother sorting it: Even Ukraine has better trains than Britain
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
Confessions of international UCU picket-line crossers
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
Diaspora Children and Disappointing Identities
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
Brexit’s third birthday – three things that still grind my gears
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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Four E’s, yet none for Excitement: The problem with Hunt’s Vision
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
Chris Brown, the BAFTAs and the Brits: Why cancel culture isn’t as powerful as you think
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
NHS Strikes: Why our NHS isn’t feeling well
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
Fallowfield Sainsbury’s is now making student life worse
30th January 2023

Fallowfield Sainsbury’s is now making student life worse

Why it’s time for the supermarket giant to bin the barriers
The housing crisis: A tale of negligence
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
Why I’m fed up with straight people telling me to visit Dubai
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?
The US midterms: Women’s rights versus the economy
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
Lula: Hope for the world and a lesson for the UK
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
The politician, the media, and her wardrobe
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
Is it time to reclaim Reclaim the Night?
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