“The system is broken – let’s be honest about that”: Ian Murray MP on the cost-of-living crisis, Edinburgh’s housing market and university strikes
With thanks to Olivia Latimer for her help in the researching of this article. Since 2010, Ian Murray has served as the Labour MP for Edinburgh South, the constituency which…
The life of Jennie Lee: an Edinburgh alumna worthy of praise
Ever since I read Patricia Hollis’ excellent biography of Jennie Lee, the pioneering Labour MP who founded the Open University, I haven’t been able to stop talking about her. I…
General Election: A summary of Edinburgh’s constituencies and candidates
For students and young people voting in the Edinburgh area in the General Election, there are five Edinburgh constituencies: Edinburgh East, Edinburgh North and Leith, Edinburgh South, Edinburgh South West,…
The Student in conversation with Tommy Sheppard, SNP candidate for Edinburgh East
SNP’s Tommy Sheppard, the current MP for Edinburgh East, spoke to The Student about the upcoming general election and the various issues at play. The SNP official party website states…
The Student in conversation with Kate Nevens, Green candidate for Edinburgh South
Kate Nevens, Green candidate for Edinburgh South, spoke to The Student about how herself and other Green candidates are speaking to as many people as possible about the climate emergency…
Report highlights nationwide university mental health crisis
Content Warning: Suicide A report released this week from mental health campaigner Sir Norman Lamb highlighted the persisting problems with mental health services within UK universities. Statistics taken from a…
