Making My Case For Immigration

There’s one word that’s constantly in the news these days – immigration. It recently occurred to me, while watching coverage of the current ‘DACA’ debate in the US, that as a society, we have a lack of understanding of why immigration is so essential, and I believe that’s to our detriment. Drawing on my own personal experiences as a small-town boy in the big smoke, here’s my case for immigration. Continue reading “Making My Case For Immigration”

Is The Populist Wave Starting To Die Down?

The political landscape saw a fundamental shift in 2016, as an anti-globalist populist wave washed over the Western World. But as the realities of Brexit and Trump become increasingly clear, I’m beginning to sense a change in the wind. Is the populist wave starting to die down? Continue reading “Is The Populist Wave Starting To Die Down?”

Why Misogyny Should Be Classed As A Hate Crime

Over the past few decades, British society has made major strides when it comes to gender equality. However, UK women still face prejudice every day, in every sphere of life. I emphatically believe that we need to implement stronger legislation to ensure that British women can live their lives free from prejudice. In this article, I outline why misogyny should be classed as a hate crime. Continue reading “Why Misogyny Should Be Classed As A Hate Crime”

When Will Britain Leave The EU ?

To my utter dismay, the people of the UK have decided to leave the EU (commonly known as ‘Brexit’). But this process won’t happen overnight, as the leaders of the UK and the EU will need time to determine how to execute Brexit. When will Britain leave the EU? Continue reading “When Will Britain Leave The EU ?”

What Would The Economic Impact of a Brexit Be?

Earlier this year, Prime Minister David Cameron announced that the UK will hold a referendum on whether to leave the EU (often referred to as a Brexit) in June 2016. With the vote creeping ever closer, now seems like the right time to ask: what would be the economic impact of a Brexit be?

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UK Announces EU Referendum Date

Following his party’s pledge before the most recent British general election, Prime Minister David Cameron has now revealed when the UK will hold a referendum to determine whether it will remain a member of the European Union (EU). Continue reading “UK Announces EU Referendum Date”