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The demographic crisis nobody is talking about?
Britain's population is ageing fast. Fewer workers are supporting more retirees, pressure on public services is rising, and the economic consequences will largely fall on younger generations. So why isn't anyone talking about it? This month political headlines have been dominated by Keir Starmer’s resignation and Burnhams new No.10 of the North. Before that it was migration and Reform. Next month will likely be anything between housing, inflation, or the...
One month later: what local elections tell us about Britain
A month ago, local election results dominated UK political headlines. Reform UK celebrated historic gains, Liberal Democrats became a fan favourite, and Greens climbed up the ladder. Now that maps have stopped changing colour and victory speeches are over, the dust has finally settled and perhaps the most interesting question isn’t who won the local elections, but what they actually tell us about the state of British politics. For many young...
How to get involved in politics without being a nepo baby
Politics in Britain has always had an elitist image attached to it. From the stereotypes of privately educated Oxbridge MPs to rows of suited politicians shouting across the House of Lords with titles that were once their dad’s. Westminster has long appeared distant from ordinary people, and in 2026, that perception feels stronger than ever. As trust in politics falls, polarisation increases and the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit young...
Jeremy Kyle and the politics of poverty
Television in the 2000’s and early 2010’s had ‘iconic’ shows like The Jermey Kyle Show and Fat Families, but were these truly a reflection of social transformation by Third Way politics? Older Gen Z or ‘Zillennials’ may remember watching daytime television on their old boxy TV’s, enjoying classics like The Story of Tracy Beaker and The Catherine Tate Show. Some may also remember more dramatic shows like The Jermey Kyle...
Opinion – who’s actually changing British culture, if at all?
Why has the precedent that ‘British culture is dying’ invaded every aspect of our lives recently? From TikTok commentary to culture-war politics, who is really influencing the supposed shift in British culture? Claims that Muslims and BAME communities are erasing British culture have become a popular rhetoric in recent political spheres in the UK, but also around the Global North as a whole. Popular, but not new. Here's my take...
Why the Irish Presidential Election is more important than you might think
A major event is to be held in Ireland later this year, the Irish Presidential Elections. Its implications spread beyond the nation, and the way future campaigns may play out. Here's why. How does the Irish presidency work? An election that doesn’t perhaps grab as much traction as some of its other international counterparts, is the Irish Presidential elections. Although Ireland is more famously known for their General Elections, the president...
What’s up with A-level and GCSE grades in 2025?
Results season recently rolled around again, and with it came the usual mix of tears, relief, and a flurry of memes. But this year’s A-level and GCSE grades in the UK paint a particularly complicated picture - one that Gen Z students can’t afford to ignore. Why are grades shifting post-Covid? When Covid-19 shut down schools, traditional exams were replaced with teacher-assessed grades. That meant results in 2020 and 2021 were...
Meeting the grassroots movement group ‘Trans Kids Deserve Better’
Meet the grassroots campaign standing up for the rights, safety, and dignity of trans youth. ‘The NHS is not listening to trans youth. How direct do we have to be to make them understand that our blood is on their hands?’ Says Ice Bear, an anonymous protestor for Trans rights. Trans Kids Deserve Better is a grassroots movement group dedicated to protecting and empowering transgender young people. Formed in response to...
UK ban on zero-hours contracts signals win for Gen Z workers
The UK’s Employment Rights Bill is set to ban zero-hour contracts in favour of guaranteed working hours. A major shift has hit employment law in the UK. Starmer’s Labour government has decided to ban what some may say are exploitative zero-hours contracts, extending protections to both directly employed and agency workers. The UK’s landmark amendment to the Employment Rights Bill promises greater job security - but has sparked massive debate...
Understanding Ramadan’s traditions and tips for observing
Ramadan, the 9th, and holiest month in the Islamic calendar, is currently being observed by millions of Muslims. What does this look like across the world? Ramadan is a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community, marking a time of spiritual renewal and devotion to faith. Muslims abstain from food, and yes, even water, for a month. Only eating before sunrise and after sunset. They break their fast during a prayer called...
