Fringe 2023: In Conversation With… Jeremy Corbyn
It is as though a celebrity is in the room as Jeremy Corbyn walks onto the stage to a thunder of cheers and applause. There is a humility to him…
The Illegal Migration Bill, explained
Last week, the UK Government announced its controversial Illegal Immigration Bill that seeks to overhaul the UK asylum system. Since its announcement, the Bill has been the subject of widespread…
Legal marriage age changes in England and Wales
In February 2023, a law changing the legal age of marriage to 18 came into action in England and Wales. Before, marriage was legal in all parts of the UK…
The EU Sunset Bill – An Undemocratic Waste of Time
This week the House of Lords is set to debate the “EU Sunset Bill” or, more formally, the “Retained EU Law revocation and Reform Bill”. The Sunset Bill was originally…
Sturgeon’s hotel lockdown is ultimately futile
As of the 15th of February, anyone entering Scotland (with the exception of those entering via the common travel area (CTA)) will be required to isolate in a hotel of…
Erasmus+, worth all the fuss?
The surprise withdrawal of the UK from the Erasmus+ international exchange programme was one of the most unlikely and disappointing revelations of the post-Brexit trade deal. In an attempt to…
Is Covid-19 changing our view of Scottish Independence?
The idea of Scottish independence has become a main focus for many after the actions of the Westminster government in the past months. Ever since the beginning of the pandemic,…
Sharma’s self-isolation shows how outdated our parliament is
In a shock turn of events that surprised… well, they surprised absolutely no one: an MP, a cabinet minster no less, has had to go into isolation and get tested…
