Sheeple? Coronavirus Conspiracies examined

Coronavirus conspiracy crackdown: how are we dealing with misinformation?

With Trump advocating anything from injecting Dettol right through to most likely shooting viruses in a petri dish, other conspiracies might seem to pale in comparison. In the UK, more than … Continue reading Coronavirus conspiracy crackdown: how are we dealing with misinformation?

Labour Leadership race: one week left

Only four candidates remain in the Labour Leadership race. What have we learned about them so far, and who are the front runners? Tannice Hemming takes a look. Today, 14 … Continue reading Labour Leadership race: one week left

2019: a roundup of women in politics

Nine months ago, María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, then President of the United Nations General Assembly, opened an event on Women in Power. Her message was stark: if we continue the … Continue reading 2019: a roundup of women in politics

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Post-election, January 2020, can the NHS survive the winter?

Can our NHS survive this winter? With the election looming and polls suggesting a healthy Conservative majority, can the NHS make it through another cold, hard winter? How true are … Continue reading Post-election, January 2020, can the NHS survive the winter?

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Election debate summary – Boris’ icy, block-headed ignorance on climate change

The toxic, burning embarrassment of this government’s record on the environment is laid bare by Boris Johnson’s cowardice. For too long, politics has completely ignored the state of the climate … Continue reading Election debate summary – Boris’ icy, block-headed ignorance on climate change

2019 Election: lies, fakery and subterfuge – is Britain’s Orwellian dystopia the new normal?

As I write this, Boris Johnson is in the midst of revealing his manifesto for the looming December 12 election. Coming just hours after a new poll suggested the Tories … Continue reading 2019 Election: lies, fakery and subterfuge – is Britain’s Orwellian dystopia the new normal?

John Bercow in parliament

Bercow’s Brexit: Mr Speaker’s legacy and the political omnishambles

Accused by keen Brexit proponents of continually trying to frustrate Brexit, yet lauded by others as the honourable upholder of parliamentary rule, John Bercow is a hugely polarising character. Regardless … Continue reading Bercow’s Brexit: Mr Speaker’s legacy and the political omnishambles

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Brexit: The beginning of the end? It’s not even the end of the beginning

Since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister, we have passed no legislation, with the exception of the Domestic Abuse Bill. Our Parliament simply isn’t working. It’s not functioning. Yesterday, we heard … Continue reading Brexit: The beginning of the end? It’s not even the end of the beginning

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Is Brexit ‘doing your head in’? You’re not alone, however you voted

With the news that Brexit uncertainty caused one vulnerable man to succumb to an attack of psychosis, SSZeeMedia ask, could Brexit be bad for your health? Tannice Hemming investigates. Described … Continue reading Is Brexit ‘doing your head in’? You’re not alone, however you voted