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Sunak, our car addiction and the mobility myth

Sunak, our car addiction and the mobility myth

Dr Susan Kenyon explains why the government’s association of freedom with car ownership is such a powerful vote winner. 

03 Oct, 202330 Oct, 2023 Politics, Society
Who will vote against integrity and truth? Partygate becomes a popularity contest.

Who will vote against integrity and truth? Partygate becomes a popularity contest.

Dr Sarah Lieberman discusses a cross-party report which will be discussed in parliament today, which found that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson repeatedly lied and misled parliament, on holding gatherings at Number 10 during lockdown.

19 Jun, 2023 Politics, Social Justice
Local Elections 2023: Medway hits the news!

Local Elections 2023: Medway hits the news!

Dr Sarah Lieberman offers her first thoughts on the breaking news about the 2023 English Local Elections.

10 May, 202310 May, 2023 Politics
Nigeria’s 2023 elections and the challenges ahead

Nigeria’s 2023 elections and the challenges ahead

Dr Dele Babalola reflects on the results of the recent elections in Nigeria.

21 Mar, 202321 Mar, 2023 Politics
Objectivity and values: a brief comment on the Gary Lineker ‘controversy’

Objectivity and values: a brief comment on the Gary Lineker ‘controversy’

Professor David Bates discusses a recent dispute between Gary Lineker and the BBC following the former footballer’s tweet about the Government’s immigration policy.

14 Mar, 202321 Mar, 2023 Media, Politics, Research, Society
Energy exclusion v. the environment – is policy conflict inevitable? 

Energy exclusion v. the environment – is policy conflict inevitable? 

Dr Susan Kenyon considers whether Liz Truss’ strategy to increase energy security through oil and gas extraction is sustainable; and discusses whether concern for poverty and for the environment are mutually exclusive.

20 Sep, 202220 Sep, 2022 Politics
Liz Truss and her new cabinet

Liz Truss and her new cabinet

Dr Laura Cashman, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, discusses the new Prime Minister Liz Truss and the appointment of the new UK cabinet after forming the most diverse team in history.

08 Sep, 202212 Sep, 2022 Politics
Liz Truss appointed new Prime Minister but will Boris Johnson be back?

Liz Truss appointed new Prime Minister but will Boris Johnson be back?

Professor David Bates gives his interpretation of new Prime Minister Liz Truss’ acceptance speech as well as Boris Johnson’s resignation and final statement as UK Prime Minister this week

07 Sep, 202207 Sep, 2022 Politics, Society
Sajid Javid seeks the common good

Sajid Javid seeks the common good

Dr Ralph Norman explores a how Sajid Javid claims to have taken inspiration from a sermon, ahead of writing his resignation letter.

11 Jul, 202211 Jul, 2022 Faith and religion, Politics, Uncategorised

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