‘Tis the Season to Feel Special: Happy Holidays!
After a year of highs and lows, triumphs and losses, we're ready for 2025! This year, we saw a…
Why Labour’s War with Independent Schools is Another Culture War
You may be aware that Labour’s master stroke to relieve the state school sector of the many…
The US Election is a Reminder that Trump is Untouchable
When the insurrection on January 6th happened, the possibility of Trump ever becoming president…
Can Gen Z’s Social Media Addiction Rejuvenate Democracy?
Individuals born between 1997 and 2012 are known as Gen Z. This much-discussed generation is now…
Has Tactical Voting Become Britain’s Revolt Strategy?
With the general election seemingly far behind us, many will ignore the drama that unfurled on July…
Rethinking Youth Activism: What the British Youth Council’s Closure Means for the Future of Young Voices
The recent closure of the British Youth Council (BYC), a longstanding champion of youth voices in…
My Experience with foreign state propaganda and why it made me believe Media Literacy is the most effective way to combat it.
You can listen to the latest season of Media Minded on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. --------- As…
A ‘Government of All the Talents’: Rethinking the House of Lords
Debate about the House of Lords has gone on for decades. Some argue that it is undemocratic and…
From the Plastic Chairs of Student Council to the Wooden Benches of Power: How Classroom Politics Can Promote Democratic Engagement
I grew up idolising the classroom politicians I saw in films and television shows because they…
If We Want to Deradicalize Britain, Prioritise Political Literacy Education
To protect our democracy and promote democratic values, we have to recognise the crucial role…
Covid has Convinced Me that We Need a Written Constitution
Earlier this year, I spoke with Tom Brake from Unlock Democracy about the idea of implementing a…
Shout Out UK Respond to Media Literacy Strategy launched by DCMS
Yesterday DCMS launched its Media Literacy Strategy - a long-awaited commitment by the department…
If Labour Want to Win, They Should Stop Trying to Ride too Many Horses at Once
Thinking of the recent Batley by-election, I am reminded of Percy Shelley’s timeless sonnet…
Political Literacy should NOT be a divisive issue
Political education. Creating more informed voters, enabling them to engage in our democracy to a…
Accidental Propaganda: How flagging fake news helps demagogues
A few days ago, Twitter’s CFO confirmed that the Twitter ban on Donald Trump is permanent because…
Capitol Hill Revolt shows my generation must save democracy from Fake News
Donald Trump's ban from social networks after the Capitol Hill revolt, once again raises the…
First ever APPG on Political Literacy launches, as almost three quarters of young people call for Government and Politics GCSE
A new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Political Literacy has launched, as almost three…
Cross-Party Coalition Calls for Political Literacy in Schools
Co-written by Simon Fell MP (Conservative Party) & Lord Iain McNicol (Labour Party) as…
Our 2021 Mission: End Misinformation
2020’s pandemic has showcased many issues that we, as a society, must work on. From how the UK…
The ever-pressing need for media literacy
The media landscape at present is consistently pushing us 'bad news'. Be it new findings regarding…
London Voter Registration Week 2020 saw 23 per cent increase in youth voter registration in the capital
DOWNLOAD FULL REPORT The week of 14th-20th September 2020 saw Shout Out UK and the GLA run a…
A message for Liberals …
'No society can surely be flourishing and happy, of which the far greater part of the members are…
America isn’t the problem – We are
America is the popular girl who peaked in high school: previously loved by the boys and feared by…
‘Death and the Maiden’ – But in 2020 featuring Trump and Biden
It is no secret that many Classics imposed on us in English class are just not that enjoyable. Take…