BBC chairman Richard Sharp resigns over loan scandal

The BBC chairman Richard Sharp on Friday resigned after an investigation report found him to have breached ethical standards over the Boris Johnson loan scandal. Sharp’s resignation came after an … Continue reading BBC chairman Richard Sharp resigns over loan scandal

Cancel culture: have you been cancelled or does no one really care what you think?

After the Pope decries “cancel culture” as “ideological colonisation”, LBC ditch Maajid Nawaz from the airwaves and Maureen Lipman calls out Helen Mirren, being cancelled is once again back in the news. But what does it mean, how does it differ from being ignored and what can it mean for a person’s career?

Kenneth Branagh to play U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Sky Original drama “This Sceptred Isle”

The limited series will be produced by Fremantle, Passenger & Revolution Films Sky today announced the commission of a major new limited series, This Sceptred Isle. The Sky Original drama which will … Continue reading Kenneth Branagh to play U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Sky Original drama “This Sceptred Isle”

A 34 year old woman wears a face mask emblazoned with a rainbow design

Covering up to escape: should we mask up in the fight against Coronavirus?

Whenever I used to see someone in a face mask – usually hailing from a country a long way from my own, I felt slightly offended. There’s nothing wrong with … Continue reading Covering up to escape: should we mask up in the fight against Coronavirus?

CORONAVIRUS: A GLOBAL RESPONSE

Coronavirus: a global examination of disparate national containment techniques

Whilst Justin Trudeau and his wife hit the headlines as the first world leader victims of Coronavirus and Trump suspends all flights from central Europe, examining the vastly disparate techniques … Continue reading Coronavirus: a global examination of disparate national containment techniques

The problem with Priti Patel 

Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday vowed to ‘stick with Prit’ during a conversation with This Morning presenters Phil and Holly, but is he wise to? Should the allegations against Patel, … Continue reading The problem with Priti Patel 

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

Climate Change Debate Channel 4

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

Justice for Grenfell

Scapegoating the brave: Grenfell Tower report and media response come under the microscope

The scathing and ‘hard-hitting’ report, by Sir Martin Moore-Bick, hit the headlines yesterday after it was leaked to national paper, The Daily Telegraph. But what does the media response to … Continue reading Scapegoating the brave: Grenfell Tower report and media response come under the microscope

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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