According to YouGov, the terms left wing and right wing “aren’t that useful”. After putting one hundred political views to the public, 53% of the British people couldn’t identify any as specifically left or right wing. But what do these terms actually mean? Left-wing politics refers to progressive ideas associated with achieving better “social and…
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Dominic Cummings Leaves Downing Street
Dominic Cummings left Number 10 on Friday the 13th, widely reported to be the latest manifestation of weeks of unrest within Downing Street. The announcement that he would be let go was released shortly before his departure, but it was expected that he would see the year out at least until Christmas. BBC Political Editor…
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Negotiations break down over Mali political crisis
Negotiations regarding the ongoing political crisis in the African nation of Mali between the President and opposing movements have broken down. M5-RFP, the coalition moving against President Keïta have called for his resignation following accusations of corruption and an inability to control the fallout from recent elections. Protests over the past few weeks have also…
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Portland protests see intensification
Protests in Portland, Oregon have intensified following Trump’s deployment of federal forces to end the demonstrations. Federal agents have been seen using batons, tear gas and riot gear to break apart the peaceful protests. Going beyond their original intention of ensuring the protection of federal areas and buildings, officials have been captured on video and…
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Tackling climate change and pollution means tackling racism and inequality too
What do Scott Morrison, Jair Bolsanaro and Donald Trump have in common? Well, they are all national leaders who have been accused of climate change denial and racism in their terms in office. The countries under their leadership are severely affected by climate change, suffering through January’s Australian bushfires, 2019’s Amazonian wildfires and the US’s…
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Venezuela’s Supreme Court removes opposition party leaders
The Supreme Court of Venezuela, which is loyal to Nicolás Maduro, the current President, has ousted the leaders of two of the country’s main opposition parties. The decision comes ahead of this year’s anticipated parliamentary elections. The vote has not yet been scheduled, but this ruling is already fuelling suspicions of election fraud by Mr…
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How useful is gaming as a medium in being political?
Gaming has long been a medium in which players can exist in a digital world, have fun with friends, or explore rich narratives. However, in some games, the player is forced to face the socio-political issues which exist outside the virtual world . Some games, like 4x strategy games, allow the player to design their…
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Norwich South MP Clive Lewis has pulled out of the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn
Announcing it, he mentioned that it was “clear that I won’t get on the ballot” and he was pulling out “in spirit of pluralism, diversity and generosity”. His withdrawal worked for Emily Thornberry as before the 2.30pm deadline of today, she managed to reach the threshold necessary to get her over the line and into…
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Norwich Labour MP Clive Lewis on royal referendum
Labour leadership candidate Clive Lewis has publicly stated that he thinks there should be a referendum on the future of the Royal Family. This came after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s announcement earlier this week to step down as senior members of the Royal Family and Mr Lewis shared that he understood their decision,…
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