The future of theatre in the COVID-19 world
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson Theatre has survived many challenges before, but, without help from the government COVID-19 could be its biggest challenge yet. This week, Andrew Lloyd Webber declared that the…
COVID-19 poses a threat to abortion rights worldwide
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson Despite the claims that COVID-19 has become less lethal, there is growing evidence that we are only just starting to see the extent of collateral damage that…
COVID-19 has brought the resurgence of the bike
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson Bikes are in and cars are out. This seems to be the new motto echoing through government at the moment that can only be good news for…
We are not at war: using war-like rhetoric in relation to COVID-19 is dangerous
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson Lockdown has been an essential measure to “flatten the curve” and hinder the spread of COVID-19. Yet throughout the pandemic, governments across the globe have used war-like…
The Bullingdon Brand: is it really electable?
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson Jeremy Hunt, Boris Johnson, David Cameron, George Osborne, Jo Johnson, Rory Stewart. All, public schooled. All politicians that are leading or ex-leading members of the Conservative party….
Basic Sign Language should be included in the national curriculum
Last year, the Government added a British Sign Language GCSE to the ever-growing list of things they are ‘open to considering’, following a young boy’s campaign. What progress has been…
Boris has created the most pro-freedom government since Thatcher
Optimism has become severely underrated in this trough era for British politics. Brexit is taking up pretty much all of our time. We have become bogged down in trade policy…
The most glaring problem with the NHS
If someone were to ask you what the biggest problem with the NHS is today, what would you say? Some would argue that Tory cuts have reduced the pride of…
There is no line between corporate and government power
Bechtel, a corporate dynasty that recently celebrated its 120th anniversary, has delivered some of the worlds most renowned and celebrated construction projects. Bechtel’s reach spans all five continents, including ninety-five…
The state needs to leave vices alone
Governments love to spoil a good time. I know, this sounds like the philosophy of a rebellious teenager. But it’s absolutely true, and especially so in the UK. Just look…