Labour Party 2019: The Inevitable Kick in the Teeth for Corbyn’s Labour "You’re young, you don’t know what you’re talking about" This Labour Party activist explains her experience working inside the Labour Party and criticises it for shutting down ideas other than Corbyn's.
covid-19 The relationship between science and politics has become more complicated than ever ‘In the post-pandemic era, we need to value and respect the unique relationship between science and politics more than ever’ Zesha Saleem, 18, describes the importance of the relationship between science and politics.
political ignorance Own and adapt your political opinions ‘I was morphing into the Trotsky socialist my father feared I would become.’ Gemma Ryles, 20, details the importance of personal political growth.
youth It's our youth sector that needs long-term, sustainable investment 'Local community spaces ought to play an important role in the lives of the British youth, but the truth is that in most cases across the country - they don't.' Lorin Bozkurt, 20, argues for well-funded youth centres in the UK.
youth Young people deserve a seat at the table 'Young people view the world in a fundamentally different way. We should be part of the conversation.' Tom Matthew, 19, argues for the inclusion of young people in policy making.
Elections Now is the time to change our electoral system ‘Simplicity shouldn’t be the metric against which we measure off our democratic systems.’ Rhys Wallis, 18, demands an end to FPTP.
boris johnson Johnson's PMQs: a fast descent into madness 'Johnson’s performances in PMQs often resemble a slow descent into madness, but there was nothing slow about it this time.' Eleanor Falshaw presents her takeaways from Wednesday's PMQs.
black lives matter We must listen more 'What is wrong is corrected by forwarding what is right, not by silencing the thoughts of the political fringes.' Casey, 15, provides his thoughts on political divisions and discussions today.
coronavirus Protecting workers should be a priority ‘In reality, working from home was always a middle-class phenomenon; while a financial advisor can easily talk to clients on the phone, a plumber can’t fix someone’s sink over Zoom.’ As the world of work re-emerges, Eleanor Falshaw discusses the strain and neglect workers may face.
coronavirus COVID-19 has made the government invincible ‘COVID-19 has become politicised. In my opinion, it sugar-coats the government’s mistakes in the eyes of the public.’ In this powerful opinion piece, Caitlin, 19, argues that the Covid-19 pandemic has made the UK government invincible.
parliament Flexible working is the way forward for MPs 'Parliament needs to adapt some of its history and customs so that it better reflects working life in the 21st century'. Lauren McGaun, 19, explores the future of a remote-working Westminster.
colonialism Our education system needs to address colonialism 'There are of course many aspects of British history to celebrate, but to gloss over the Empire entirely panders to racist ideologies.’ Safa Al-Azami, 18, discusses the importance of learning about all of our history.
Vera Lynn Vera Lynn united a divided country ‘In dark times of political uncertainty, we find comfort in calling back to historical figures such as Lynn.’ Following the passing of Dame Vera Lynn, Rohit, 16, looks back upon her life’s work and role as a British icon.
coronavirus COVID-19 has exposed educational inequality ‘The coronavirus pandemic has thrown our entire education system up in the air, exposing the inequalities hiding behind it.’ In this piece, Zesha Saleem, 18, discusses the disproportionate impact of coronavirus on disadvantaged schools.
coronavirus COVID-19 is proof devolution has been a success ‘Devolution hasn’t made lockdown simpler, but it has made it safer and more logical.’ Sam, 17, discusses the benefits of sharing political power during a pandemic.
education Racism in school: it's more prevalent than you think ‘The lack of education within the walls of our classrooms allows the breeding of ignorance and racism amongst our peers.’ Ella details the problems within our educational institutions, and offers her advice on how to tackle it.
coronavirus The government need to support our mental health more than ever 'An issue as diverse and complex as the mental health of young people needs a lot more attention and support.' Rohit, 16, explores the lack of funding and support for emotional well-being during these extraordinary times.
black lives matter Why George Floyd’s murder shook the world 'Protestors see much more than an issue with the police force, they see an issue with the system.' In this piece our CEO, Dan Lawes, illustrates his thoughts on why this particular case has catalysed such a powerful anti-racism movement.
black lives matter This is an opportunity to educate ourselves: let’s take it 'Engagement must be on a deep and thoughtful level, not on a superficial one.' In this piece, Zesha explores the power of knowledge as a force for truly long-term change.
black lives matter ‘All Lives Matter’ is not just ignorant, it's racist 'By silencing the BLM movement, you are complicit in the racism it seeks to diminish.' Our Editor-in-Chief, Namitha Aravind, provides her take.
government Britain has a bigger responsibility to Hong Kong than it cares to admit 'The fate of this generation may once again depend on Britain now'. As the situation in Hong Kong escalates, Donald reflects on the role and responsibilities of the British Government.
coronavirus Coronavirus was a political miracle for Johnson 'Coronavirus has shielded the government from Brexit and the controversy and chaos surrounding it'. Luke argues that coronavirus has ultimately benefitted Johnson's administration.
cummings Cummings' media war was unsuccessful at best The government’s attempt to yet again villify the very people who hold them to account, illustrates a deeper problem with their version of democracy'. Our Editor-in-Chief, Namitha Aravind, discusses the implications of this weekend's proceedings.
liberal democrats Falling out of love with the Lib Dems In what he describes as a 'self-indulgent letter to my younger self', Louis details his personal journey across the political spectrum, and away from the Liberal Democrats.
coronavirus The highest death toll in Europe. What went wrong? 'Sharper communication, not meaningless slogans, would allow for a much more effective response'. In this article, our Editor details some of her thoughts as to how the UK got to this place.
