Once a Ruler, Now a Negotiator: Britain’s G20 Reality Check
Once a nation that ruled half the globe, Britain now finds itself in an age where power is…
The Lesser of Two Evils? The Case for Boris Johnson
Nigel Farage has spent three decades reduced to speaking loudly from the political fringes, but now…
A ‘Wild West’: How Corporate Greenwashing Cons Consumers
Ever seen an advert that claims its product is ‘eco-friendly’ or that a business is being ‘kind to…
Big Plans, Small Breakthroughs? Starmer at COP30
The COP30 summit is underway in Brazil, with UN leaders discussing strategies for reversing the…
Everyone’s a Brand Now: Are We Overdosing on Social Media?
I woke up today and opened Instagram. Rewatched the story I posted last night and swiped up to…
‘Self-Expression or Oppression’: Why Do We Still Wear Make-up?
Make-up has existed for millennia, from practical reasons, like the Ancient Egyptians’ use of kohl…
Britain’s Leadership Crisis Should Not Make Farage Victorious
There’s a breed of voter in UK politics that chooses an individual leader rather than their party.…
Reviving Nuance With Media Literacy in an Age of Viral Politics
When opening TikTok or Instagram, it takes seconds for a viral video of a political nature to jump…
Why the UK’s Language Poverty Must Be Reversed
If the government had an opportunity to provide a treasured skill to the public, one that…
Do Gen Z Spend More on Their Avatars Than Themselves?
You're strolling down the street, bored and looking for something to do. Then someone passes you by…
Is 16 Too Young To Get Voting?
With 16 and 17-year-olds set to vote in the next UK general election, Britain is embarking on its…
AI is Going to Take My Job: Here’s Why I’m Happy About It
For decades, education has been framed as a pathway to secure employment. As students, we are often…
Should We Be Angry When Plus-Size Advocates Lose Weight?
Body-positive celebrities like Lizzo and Meghan Trainor rose to prominence in the 2010s, ushering…
Voluntourism: Noble or Gullible?
Voluntourism – the 21st-century blend of volunteering and tourism. Often viewed as a wholesome and…
The Male Loneliness Epidemic Isn’t a Woman’s Problem
When it comes to certain men, they only socialise with people for personal, and often sexual, gain.…
Has the World Finally Turned its Back on Woke Entertainment?
‘Woke’ has become somewhat of a buzzword, particularly in the realm of film and television. The…
Dying On Our Own Terms: Why Euthanasia Should Be Legal in the UK
As I witnessed my grandmother’s struggle against Alzheimer’s and the final bedridden years of her…
Unite the Kingdom: How Tommy Robinson’s Nationalist Protest Was Anything But Unifying
On Saturday, the 13th of September, the streets of Central London were flooded with England and…
Gen Z and the Rise of Performative Activism
There are a few things you ought to know about Gen Z. Firstly, we're often branded as lazy…
From Patriotism to Paranoia: The Fight Over England’s Flag
This summer saw a surge in the flying of the St George’s flag across England. Presently, it is hard…
London comes together to mark the seventh annual London Voter Registration Week
The Greater London Authority and Shout Out UK are launching the seventh annual London Voter…
Debunking the Myth that a Wealth Tax Will Hurt Us
For decades, we have been fed the lie that wealth inequality is somehow in our interest. Under the…
Poor Infrastructure: Why Is the Economy’s Killer Still on the Loose?
Help! There’s a killer on the loose, and economic growth is the victim. With GDP rising by a measly…
Jubilee & Echo Chambers: When Debate Becomes Clickbait
In the age of social media algorithms, which hook you by recommending similar content to what…
