The Olympic Truce and it’s Double Standards
The Olympic Truce is a tradition originating from ancient Greece that has been brought back by the IOC and UN to promote peace and safety for all athletes competing. The Olympic Truce begins 7 days before the opening ceremony for the Olympics and 7 days after the closing ceremony of Continue Reading
GREEN WINS BY-ELECTION: ARE THEY HERE TO STAY?
Gorton and Denton saw the Greens’ first ever Westminster by-election victory on the 26th of February, and the woman who won it? A plumber from Greater Manchester. In her victory speech, Hannah Spencer, the recently elected MP and tradeswoman, said: “Working hard used to get you something. It got you Continue Reading
Public Health Vs Prosecution
The legalisation of drugs is not a new concept. In fact, the green party has supported the decriminalisation of cannabis since the 1990s when the party was formed. However, more recently, the current leader of the green party, Zack Polanski, has called for the legalisation of all drugs for the Continue Reading
Culture Wars Divide UK
England’s complex relationship to heritage is remembered as incidents related to British culture spark debate. It has been widely reported that across towns, villages and cities of the country, that flags have begun appearing and this has triggered debate and highlighted the complex relationship between national pride, heritage and community Continue Reading
Budget Breach
On Wednesday 26 th November 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the UKBudget 2025 at the House of Commons. However, the Office for BudgetResponsibility (OBR) had mistakenly published the details of the Budget on theirwebsite about 40 minutes before the speech was due to be delivered, according tothe BBC. Reports of Continue Reading
A Green Future?
Zack Polanski has been rising in popularity amongst the left since he was appointed as the new Green Party leader on the 2nd September 2025. By the 30th October 2025, just over a month after Polanski took leadership of the party, they reached 150,00 members for the first time since its inception in 1990. Continue Reading
How was the Middle East divided at the beginning of the 20th century?
According to the YouTube channel Extra History, in 1914, the Ottoman Empire controlled the Middle East; the map illustrates who held power over various parts of the region. The Ottoman government had direct control of Jerusalem. Despite the region being predominantly governed by specific groups residing in major cities, such Continue Reading
What does Trump’s presidency mean for immigrants living in the US?
Many people around the world have been left frustrated and anxious after Donald Trump swept to power on the back of the economic grievances of ordinary people and the fears surrounding mass illegal migration to the United States. Concerns surrounding an ‘invasion’ of the United States were exploited by Mr Continue Reading
Is Gladiator II segregating an Egyptian/Palestinian actress?
The highly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’, comes ‘Gladiator II’, which has already received praise from fans and audiences. However, some audiences have noticed that the actress May Calamawy is rarely seen in the movie and has no lines. Although it was previously reported in May 2023 that Calamawy Continue Reading
King Charles: Is William going to take over?
Why does this matter? With all the King’s problems, should Prince William take over? What is going to happen? In the royal family, it has been an enormous struggle. Although the King has waited most of his life training for this position, he may be too ill and weak to Continue Reading