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Patel’s Wishlist

Patel’s Wishlist

Madihah Najeeb, BA Global Liberal Arts As we enter 2022 feeling oblivious as to what will be thrown our way, a certain Home Secretary has made her New Year’s Resolutions known to the nation and it seems she does not plan on backing down. Home Secretary Priti Patel’s

Media VS Labour Action

Media VS Labour Action

By Anisah Mahamoud, BA International Relations It is clear that the media has everlasting impacts on the manner in which society views itself. It acts as a mirror in the sense that it is usually the only outlet that provides daily information on the actions of society. This signifies the

Tech Won’t Save Us, And Gig Workers Know It

Tech Won’t Save Us, And Gig Workers Know It

By Viandito Pasaribu, BA Politics and International Relations Ah, the gig economy. The great innovation of the 2010s. It’s got such a pleasant name, too. The word ‘gig’ conjures up images of the humble street performer making some money on the side by contributing to the atmosphere and liveliness

Open Letter to the UK Government

Open Letter to the UK Government

By Jacob John Herbert, MA International Studies and Diplomacy Dear HM Government, I am writing ahead of COP26 which will be held in Glasgow from the 31st of October. This event has been much anticipated around the world, but anticipation does not always equate to action as we have seen

Resilience is Coming

Resilience is Coming

By Leehoo Benaya Pansky, LLB The environmental arena is filled to the brim with frameworks – not targets. Instead, structures exist meant to facilitate fictitious targets. I’ve always found that at the root of these is the overarching framework of discourse. Language is a powerful tool and invoking certain phrases

White Voices in Green Movements

White Voices in Green Movements

By Clarissa Mondeh, Anthropology and World Philosophies Environmental movements live in a continuous contradiction. Those most affected by climate change in the world are People of Colour (POCs). Yet, almost all of the green movements that have gained traction in recent years are predominantly white. This lack of representation intensifies

The fight for racial equality in Latin America

The fight for racial equality in Latin America

By Rehman Khokhar, BA Chinese and Korean A recent report by the BBC found that in the first half of 2020 more people were killed as a result of police violence in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro than in all of the United States put together. 75% of