By Antonia Carter When we think about the increase in the price of diesel fuel, we tend to only focus on the cost of filling our cars and turn a blind eye to the wider impact it can have. When we consider that most cars owned in the UK run on petrol, diesel is even […]
Category Archives: Politics
‘Hope Again’: Burnham’s Labour Conference Speech in a Nutshell
By Sarah Kamar On the 29th of September, Andy Burnham delivered his first Labour conference speech as Prime Minister. In an intensely emotive and patriotic monologue, he set out the Labour Party’s manifesto, outlining his plans for both political and social reform. The atmosphere was highly optimistic, in just under one hour Burnham received 11 standing […]
By-Election Results Reflect Rising Green Party Support
By Harriet Wood A by-election happens when an MP’s seat in the House of Commons is opened for any reason between general elections. Spencer is the first ever Green Party candidate to win a by-election, and won by a significant margin (40.7% of the vote). In contrast, during the 2023 Somerton and Frome by-election, the […]
Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
By Ruth Johnson Who is Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi? Japan’s recently elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, is the country’s first female Prime Minister and the first female president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). She represents what many see as a seismic shift towards a more right-wing political ideology. As a conservative leader, […]
Conspiracies: The Truth or Distorted Reflections of Society?
By Roisin O’Dwyer What is a conspiracy theory? According to the BBC, a conspiracy theory is a belief that a secret but influential group, such as a political party, is controlling events behind the scenes. Experts in this field have concluded that conspiracies often reject scientific evidence, are encouraged by prejudice or paranoia, and can […]
How Rio’s Biggest Police Raid Quickly Turned Into Its Deadliest
By Alice Mecelis Fortes On October 28th a police operation occurred in the favelas of Complexo do Alemão and Complexo da Penha in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The operation intended to eliminate dangerous criminal gangs and make the favelas safer for residents. However, it quickly escalated into a violent raid, leading to the deaths of […]
Will Trump Shut the Door on Harvard’s Global Students?
By Aneet Kaur Getting accepted to Harvard is a huge achievement for any student. But what if, after all that hard work, they suddenly found out they might not be allowed to finish their degree? Right now there are hundreds of international students at Harvard who are facing a huge problem because of a clash […]
Opinion – Debating USAID: Elon Musk’s Criticism and the Role of Foreign Aid
By Ruth Johnson Elon musk is attempting to shut down USAID, the United States Agency for International Development, because he believes it is “corrupt and incompetent”. However, this agency provides support to over 120 countries worldwide, ranging from healthcare to education. Established during the Kennedy administration, USAID provides roughly 50 billion dollars a year to […]
What Do Students Really Think About Trump’s First Month in Office?
By Aneet Kaur Donald Trump has always been a figure of debate, and his return to the presidency has sparked even more discussion. To get a sense of what students think about him, I conducted a poll at our school and received 56 responses. The results? Most students had strong opinions — many critical, but […]
Trump and Zelensky’s Tense White House Meeting Ends Without Agreement
By Salma Kamar On 28 February 2025, US president Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky met at the White House to discuss US support for Ukraine and a proposed agreement on mineral resources. However, the meeting ended without any formal agreements, and the discussions were marked by interruptions and disagreements. Since the beginning of the Russian […]