Nadhim Zahawi is the latest Tory to defect to Reform UK
In old social media posts, Zahawi said he would be afraid to live in the UK if Farage was prime minister
The government is in denial over the US
Green Party peer Natalie Bennett argues that “the West” as a unit with shared values and principles is dead
Reform UK mayoral candidate finally ‘apologises’ for David Lammy should ‘go home’ comment
Chris Parry says his post was intended ‘ironically’
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Taking back control of our energy future
By Hannah Martin and Graham Thompson from No Dash For Gas This week in Sussex, we’ve been reclaiming the power. At our six-day camp, we’ve shared skills, discussed complex environmental and social issues and crucially, taken direct action by shuttingtest
German Election Analysis: left parties struggle against centrism of Angela Merkel
Polls show that Angela Merkel is favourite to win the German Federal Election. The left is struggling to gain ground against Merkel’s pragmatic centrism.
It is tragic that only reports of chemical attacks return international attention to Syria
Reports of chemical attacks in Syria has returned international attention to the ongoing crisis, but there is disagreement over the right international response.
Boris wastes £200k promoting himself and 103 year old bus route
Val Shawcross AM is London Assembly Labour Group Transport Spokeswoman This week it was revealed that Boris Johnson spent £200,000 of farepayers’ money promoting his New Bus for London on the route 24 and elements of route 11. It couldtest
For many young people ‘study hard, work hard, go to university, get a job’ isn’t reality
The media and political debate over grade inflation and Michael Gove’s proposed GCSE reforms disguise how difficult it is for young people in today’s struggling economy.
Section 28 rears its head again in the UK
The revelation that 46 schools have Section 28-like policies is shocking, but there is a broader issue that the education system must do more for LGBT students.
Increasingly gendered A Level choices are part of a wider problem and should concern us all
There is a widening gender gap in A Level students’ subject choices which is arguably a result of socially conditioned gender norms. Subjects like Physics, Maths, ICT and Economics are dominated by boys whilst girls are the majority in Drama, Law and languages.
Opinion: In praise of Caroline Lucas
Lewis Coyne is a member of SERA: Labour’s Environment Campaign. He writes here in a personal capacity. On Tuesday the Green MP Caroline Lucas was released on bail following her arrest in the West Sussex village of Balcombe. Lucas hadtest
Opinion: It’s time the EU faced its inner demons
The Eurozone has returned to growth, but it is still suffering from serious internal problems and needs significant reforms.
Graduates and growth
The future of young people and the British economy are intertwined and inseparable; however, the future of both is uncertain.