Labour’s First Year: A Lesson in How NOT to Communicate
It has now been a year since this Labour government took office. A year, to note, in which their…
Pop Girls, Political Engagement and Performatism: Do Celebrities Have a Responsibility to Speak Up On Politics?
Chappell Roan has recently faced backlash for her controversial views on the role of pop stars in…
Taking Back your Time: Make Your Scrolling Addiction Work for You
How much of those three hours that you spent mindlessly scrolling through your phone yesterday can…
‘Lured In’: Exposing the Psychology of Buy Now, Pay Later
It’s payday, and after setting aside the amount you need to afford your rent, food and bills, you…
Sleeplessness: Britain’s Hidden Crisis
There is a crisis in Britain today that is simultaneously crippling our physical wellbeing, eroding…
How Did the Gym Become a Battlefield in the War of the Sexes?
Nothing heralds the arrival of summer like bees buzzing, clematis blooming and conversations…
Playgrounds & Battlegrounds: Are Young People Really Swayed by Populism?
For centuries, young people have been charged with radicalism. From Charlie Kirk to Che Guevara,…
Make it 16? The Real Reason Young People Don’t Vote
When I was 16, I was too busy thinking about school, my hobbies, friendships, and my part-time job…
The Trum(p)an Show: Or How Social Media Killed Reality
The past few months have had me desperately wanting to break the fourth wall in the Reality TV…
How Attenborough’s Ocean Raises Important Questions About Our Food Systems
The fizz of a sherbet sweet. The crunch of a crusty loaf. The pop of garden peas. The slurping of…
‘Scarring’: Is Youth Unemployment Our Economy’s Incurable Disease?
It's early morning, and you decide to check your correspondence. There's one new notification. Your…
‘Agree to Disagree’: Have We Lost the Ability to Debate?
A misunderstanding rapidly descended into nationwide violence. Keypad warriors threaten anyone who…
Making the Case for Progressive Politics and Policies
'Last year, ... I said we must be the advocates, the ambassadors, and the agents of hope. And I…
‘Alienating and Infuriating’: The Problem With Woke Hiring
With politicians across the globe pledging to fight DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) in the…
Three Working Mum’s Weigh in on the Low Birth Rate Debate
Something is keeping demographers awake at night, and it’s not night feeds. Birth rates are falling…
What’s Behind the Rise of Britain’s Fringe Parties?
This month last year, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stood outside No. 10 in the pouring rain, without…
Legacy of ‘Legs-it’: Why We Must Confront Our Fixation With Female Politicians’ Attire
The year was 2017 and I remember standing in a queue at the supermarket, eyes roving over the…
Who Are the People Behind the ‘Other’ Ethnic Group?
In the 2021 census, 1.3 million people identified as ‘other ethnic group.’ For many of us, filling…
‘Better Than You Think’: Why Climate Optimism Is Crucial in the UK
With news of oil giant BP scaling back its green energy investment and Kemi Badenoch railing…
Why Are Gen Z Entering Their Granny Era?
What is your favourite thing to do on a weekend? For some, it is being under the neon lights of a…
Can Philosophy Save Gen-Z?
Philosophy has been described and praised by academics for being an ‘armchair discipline’—…
Trump Tumult: How Decisions Across the Pond Could Spell Economic Disaster for the UK
It seems inconceivable how one man, standing in the White House’s idyllic Rose Garden, can cause so…
Are Young People Meant to be Interested in Politics?
Politics is meant to be a practice that allows all viewpoints and issues to be heard and…
Do Media Portrayals of Domestic Abuse Cause More Harm Than Good?
The media shapes a large portion of how we understand the world around us. It has the power to…