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The rise of ‘muscular unionism’ on the British right and the future of devolution

December 10, 2025December 12, 2025 By Michael Mammadov

Following Tony Blair’s devolution reforms, decentralization was thought to be essential to creating stability and addressing nationalist sentiments outside of Westminster. Now, however,

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Opinion: In Defence of the Jury – Why Lammy’s Reforms Risk Justice

December 2, 2025December 5, 2025 By Freya Holland

Jury service is a civic duty, a connection to justice, and for many, our only encounter with the judiciary.

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The 2025 Budget: What’s In It & How It Will Affect Students

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 By Caspian Davies

Students aren’t immune to long-term implications.

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Is Starmer’s New Immigration Policy A Shift To The Right?

November 30, 2025November 30, 2025 By Cara Challand

This is an interesting move, as he is claiming the political territory that often belongs to right-wing parties. Can centre-left parties retain moral credibility on immigration while answering electorates demanding tougher controls?

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Opinion: Aesthetic Misogyny – Sky Sports Halo

November 23, 2025 By Gemma Gradwell

Sky Sports new Tiktok channel Halo, self-described as the “lil sis” of the broadcaster’s main channel, has been widely regarded as an insult to its’ audience.

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Explainer: Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act and its effects on students

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 By Michael Mammadov

Recently, the Labour government fulfilled one of their key manifesto promises and passed the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 into law. The bill aims

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Opinion: What’s Behind the Decline of England’s Seaside?

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 By nikol Kutsovska

England’s coastline – home to some of the most beautiful, yet poorest areas in the country.

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Lone Wolf Terrorism: A Desperate Concept for an Accompanied Actor

November 17, 2025November 18, 2025 By Hugh Seear

When one hears the term ‘lone wolf,’ the picture imagined is that of an isolated creature, independent in its survival and navigation, with

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Opinion: Votes at 16 are coming, yet millions may still be ignored

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 By Bertie Bramham

As seen in Make Votes Matter. In 2029, 16- and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in a UK general election for the first time.

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Opinion: Is Labour’s New Sentencing Bill Doing Enough?  

November 17, 2025 By nikol Kutsovska

How can the Government prevent a black market or underground economy from developing?

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