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If Irish unity becomes a serious prospect, all politicians must start planning

February 27, 2020October 10, 2021 By Grace Hart

Sinn Fein evidenced in the February Irish elections that two-party systems can be successfully contested and distorted. Large parts of the Republic of

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1917: A glamorisation of war?

February 26, 2020October 10, 2021 By Jess Woodrow

I first saw 1917 advertised on the side of a bus with the words ‘you must see this film’ emblazoned across an image

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‘More strikes: to cross or not to cross the picket line!’

February 25, 2020February 5, 2021 By Jess Mahon

Unless you have been living under a rock – and didn’t notice the countless emails in your university mailbox – you will be

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Lord Bercow: a rite of passage or an unmerited honour?

February 24, 2020April 18, 2021 By Felix Richardson

It has long been tradition for speakers of the House of Commons to be granted a peership in the upper house as an

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Is London overrepresented in British Politics?

February 23, 2020April 18, 2021 By Jess Woodrow

Geographically speaking, London is not overrepresented in British politics. London constituencies are overpopulated (see Kensington), and ethnically diverse (see East Ham) – meaning

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The Democratic Party candidates for President

February 14, 2020October 10, 2021 By Felix Richardson

With the presidential election fast-approaching in November, the race for the Democratic nomination is well underway. Although the number of candidates peaked at

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Is Amazon’s race to the top in Brazil inevitable?

February 11, 2020October 10, 2021 By Jack Ainsworth

MercadoLibre is currently the e-commerce leader in Latin America, but how long until an American giant dominates the region? The global leader in

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Lies and spin on social media: This General Election have compromised my first-time vote

February 10, 2020October 10, 2021 By Jack Ainsworth

As the election approached, political parties bolted to social media to make their last-minute pledges. I have been consistently told of the psychological

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Joe Levy Interview – Green Party candidate for Exeter MP

February 10, 2020October 10, 2021 By Jack Ainsworth

Interview conducted by Jack Ainsworth and Ella Lucas How does the Green party in Exeter intend to address and reform the economic and

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John Gray Interview – Conservative candidate for Exeter MP

February 10, 2020October 10, 2021 By Jack Ainsworth

Interview conducted by Grace Hart 1.     What are your personal ambitions for Exeter after your potential election? We have a clear

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