Boris Johnson could be forgiven for hoping that the new year might bring with it some better luck for his chaotic government. Towards the end of 2021, he found himself…
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced an Autumn budget to “level up” Britain, but don’t be deceived: this seemingly generous spending wish-list is the least he can do. Against a backdrop…
From Sunday 29 September to Wednesday 2 October, an estimated 11,500 people gathered in Manchester for the annual Conservative party conference. The event’s agenda included creating a “safe and prosperous…
Contemplating the political divide on campus is surprisingly straightforward, namely because one does not really exist. Spending a day trotting around the University of Edinburgh, going to lectures, societies and…
The 2011 Fixed Parliament Act makes it nearly impossible for Theresa May to call an early general election. Unless two-thirds of MPs vote to call one – which would necessitate…
History of Art: a posh girl’s soft subject or invaluable cultural education? This question seems to be on the mind of many in the art world this week after the…
The National Union for Students (NUS) has joined the board of ‘Britain Stronger in Europe’, which will campaign for continued membership of the European Union in the lead-up to the…
SNP, Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and Greens clashed in Teviot Debating Hall last night (30 March) during the Politics and International Relations (PIR) Society’s General Election Debate. The event, which…
Is the party over for Boris Johnson?
Boris Johnson could be forgiven for hoping that the new year might bring with it some better luck for his chaotic government. Towards the end of 2021, he found himself…
Inside Sunak’s Little Red Box
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced an Autumn budget to “level up” Britain, but don’t be deceived: this seemingly generous spending wish-list is the least he can do. Against a backdrop…
Conservative Party Conference: The Summary
From Sunday 29 September to Wednesday 2 October, an estimated 11,500 people gathered in Manchester for the annual Conservative party conference. The event’s agenda included creating a “safe and prosperous…
Echo chambers and the need for diversity of opinion
Contemplating the political divide on campus is surprisingly straightforward, namely because one does not really exist. Spending a day trotting around the University of Edinburgh, going to lectures, societies and…
Calling a snap general election would serve no purpose
The 2011 Fixed Parliament Act makes it nearly impossible for Theresa May to call an early general election. Unless two-thirds of MPs vote to call one – which would necessitate…
History of Art A Level Axed to Much Disappointment
History of Art: a posh girl’s soft subject or invaluable cultural education? This question seems to be on the mind of many in the art world this week after the…
National Union of Students joins pro-EU campaign
The National Union for Students (NUS) has joined the board of ‘Britain Stronger in Europe’, which will campaign for continued membership of the European Union in the lead-up to the…
Political parties clash in Teviot debate
SNP, Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and Greens clashed in Teviot Debating Hall last night (30 March) during the Politics and International Relations (PIR) Society’s General Election Debate. The event, which…