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The University of Exeter’s academic politics journal, run by students.

Opinion: Racism and Anti-Immigration sentiment is becoming more Normalised in the UK

For the past few years, I have felt an uneasy rise in anti-immigrant and asylum seeker sentiment. This sentiment has

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Opinion: Is ‘Female Rage’ a Political Topic ?

What is ‘Female rage’ ? What is called 'female rage' is a form of intense anger that can be found

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A Generation of Digital Citizens: What Morocco’s GenZ 212 Movement Indicates for the Changing Nature of Youth Political Activism

On the 27th of September, a movement of mass protests began across Morocco, marking yet another of the unprecedented set of

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How Can ‘Scandi Style’ Make Sustainability Cool Again?

By adopting a ‘capsule wardrobe’ approach, we can take a note from the Nordics and build a fashion industry that prioritises durability and minimalism over micro trends and mega hauls.

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Opinion: Mother of the Nation, Father of Misogyny – The Conservative War on Women

Opinion: Mother of the Nation, Father of Misogyny – The Conservative War on Women

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025
This Week In PMQs: Education and U.S. Intelligence

This Week In PMQs: Education and U.S. Intelligence

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Opinion: How Making America Great Again has Turned into an Orwellian Nightmare 

Opinion: How Making America Great Again has Turned into an Orwellian Nightmare 

March 23, 2025March 24, 2025
Opinion: Where is Feminism in Sustainability?

Opinion: Where is Feminism in Sustainability?

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025
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Labour slashes support for disabled people to reverse Tory austerity?

March 24, 2025March 23, 2025 By Amber Murphy

The UK Government has proposed a £5 billion cut to disability benefits, the largest on record. The change has been dubbed ‘non-negotiable’ and

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Opinion: How Making America Great Again has Turned into an Orwellian Nightmare 

March 23, 2025March 24, 2025 By Connie Newstead

In a digital age where the world feels increasingly fragmented, George Orwell’s 1984 serves as an uncomfortably prescient guide to understanding the forces

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Will Reports of Reform UK Infighting Dampen the Party’s Hopes for Success?

March 23, 2025March 23, 2025 By Abby Uffindell

On the 7th March 2025, Reform UK released a statement saying they had suspended Rupert Lowe, one of their MPs. The statement displayed a variety of

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This Week in PMQs: Minimum Wage Increase and the Spring Statement

March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 By Phineas Horan

This week, the government highlighted its upcoming minimum wage increase, while Labour and the Tories clashed over economic performance and the Spring Statement set for next week.

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The Greatest Speech of Trumps Presidency Has Been Given – He Wasn’t Even in the Building

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 By Oliver Keay

Senator Chris Murphy’s recent speech stands as a forceful condemnation of President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to subvert American democracy. Delivered in response

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Opinion: Where is Feminism in Sustainability?

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 By Maria Daniels

Sustainability is often thought of as being strictly related to the environment. However, it also encompasses the social and developmental aspects of life.

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Explainer: What is the UK’s Kleptocracy Problem? 

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 By Amelie Singleton

The growing geopolitical instability begs the question of how the UK is going to protect itself and allies from enabling its adversaries.  

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#Gender #Latest #Women's rights

Four Years on From the Murder of Sarah Everard: The Evolution of Violent Misogyny.

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 By Amber Murphy

This month marks four years on from the murder of Sarah Everard. The tragedy of her murder is one that is still fresh

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#British #Economy #Education #Politics #War

This Week in PMQs:  Ukraine and the Economy 

March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 By Phineas Horan

This week, mounting pressure from MPs forces the government to take a stand, pushing for Putin’s prosecution and the return of abducted Ukrainian children as part of a potential peace deal with Russia.

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Opinion: Disability Benefit Cut is Yet Another Betrayal for Disabled People

March 13, 2025 By Gemma Gradwell

Starmer has fallen into the trap of many politicians before him: scapegoating disabled people in an attempt to gain support from the right-wing

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