As a political vacuum unfolds across the EU, could Starmer’s attempts to reset relations embellish the UK’s European influence from outside the Union?
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The longevity of Levelling Up
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Making sense of the Spring Budget
The Chancellor claims to have delivered the “budget for long-term growth”; his critics claim it’s merely more “smoke and mirrors”. But what effect will the Budget have on the general public, and how will it shape the ever-looming election?
Continue reading “Making sense of the Spring Budget”In interview: Kate Nicholl MLA- enacting grassroots politics with an inactive Stormont
Northern Ireland remains in political limbo. The Assembly’s attempts to elect a speaker remain futile, and while Sunak’s Windsor Framework has gained praise from fellow Conservatives, it has done little to reassure Unionists.
To greater understand where change occurs and power emerges without a sitting Assembly, I spoke with Kate Nicholl MLA, former Councillor, and previous Lord Mayor of Belfast.
Continue reading “In interview: Kate Nicholl MLA- enacting grassroots politics with an inactive Stormont”A win for diversity or a Cabinet of crumbs? The failings of Truss’ Cabinet
Truss’ new Cabinet is highly unique in British politics. It is easily the most diverse Cabinet, with heritage ranging from Ghana, India and Sierra Leone. However, it is also a first for lack of opposition, even compared to Johnson’s cabinet of ‘nodding dogs’.
Truss’ Cabinet needs to reinvigorate the Conservative party, the UK’s economy and Britain’s position on the global stage. But with constant reshuffles and limited experience, the UK is less likely to look like “Singapore-on-Thames” but instead return to a perpetual position of the “sick man of Europe”
Continue reading “A win for diversity or a Cabinet of crumbs? The failings of Truss’ Cabinet”What policies differentiate Sunak and Truss in the Conservative leadership race?
From the cost of the living crisis to the controversial Rwanda immigration scheme, both candidates have a fine line to balance between gaining party support in the present and preserving the public’s favour in the future.
Continue reading “What policies differentiate Sunak and Truss in the Conservative leadership race?”Who to Truss: In the wake of Johnson’s ‘partygate’ who could be the next Prime Minister of the UK?
With Boris’ departure from No 10 expected in the oncoming weeks, who’s in place to replace him in politics’ highest role?
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