BY GILBERT GENEVER-JONES The Netherlands like many other modern democracies is constantly changing as the political standpoint of the people develops in relation to ongoing events. In this article I will discuss the origin of the Dutch political system and the results of the 2023 election. Alongside what the party ideals are. The Netherlands operates […]
Category: Politics
The Relevance of von Hayek’s, “The Road to Serfdom”
BY WILLIAM BAKER Von Hayek, the esteemed Austrian-British economist and political philosopher published his most famous work, “The Road to Serfdom” in 1944, from the safety of Britain. Overall, it was a reaction to the growth of totalitarianism in Europe, and a passionate outcry that the attitudes and ideals that spread throughout his home country […]
Has EU aid to Ukraine gone too far?
BY STEVEN FUCHS The war between Russia and Ukraine has been raging on for close to two years at the time of writing this blog. After the Russian annexation of the Crimean peninsula in 2014, the Russian invasion of mainland Ukraine was the next step in the Russo-Ukrainian war. President Vladimir Putin said that he […]
Taylor Swift and US Politics
BY REBECCA CROSS For a long time, many people have viewed the United States of America as a dream land. A place where everyone is equal and the government is free of corruption. A place that sets an example to the rest of the world. A place that should be admired. The song, “Miss Americana […]
Pro-life or Anti-women?
BY ANNABEL DAVIES While a dictionary may define pro-life as the idea that all lives matter and everyone is deserving of fundamental human rights, in practice, this is not the case. In reality, anti-abortion laws are simply a tool to control and police a woman’s body. On the 24th June 2022, the US Supreme Court […]
10 Women who have shaped Feminism
BY ANNABEL DAVIES Emmeline Pankhurst + the Suffragettes: When thinking of the feminist movement, one usually pictures the suffragettes; the brave women who caused civil unrest in order to grant women their basic right to vote. Pankhurst, often criticised for her militant tactics, lead this movement and is widely recognised for her contributions to achieving […]
Should Suella Braverman be sacked in light of Nadhim Zahawi?
BY ANNABEL DAVIES Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has sacked Conservative chairman Nadhim Zahawi on 29/01/2023 over a ‘serious breach’ of the ministerial code. But, the question remains that if breaking the ministerial code is now an offence worthy of being fired, why has Suella Braverman been reinstated as Home Secretary? What is the ministerial code? […]
Politics trip to Parliament and the Supreme Court
BY HENRY MAHAN On Wednesday the 16th of November, we embarked on the Stamford school trip to Parliament. Having never been before, we were in awe of the great history and prestige of the governing body. After an early start and an exciting bus journey, we arrived at Parliament. Our first stop was the magnificent […]
Roe v Wade
Roe v Wade By Annabel Davies The landmark decision of Roe v Wade in 1973 set out abortion as a constitutional right under the Due Process clause of the 14th Amendment – the right to privacy. This act was hugely significant, as it protected a woman’s reproductive rights under federal law, as opposed to state […]
Fashion and Politics
BY REBECCA CROSS Upon first glance, fashion & politics appear to be as far from connected as possible. But, the reality is they have been interlinked in so many different ways for a long time. The idea of fashion and politics can mean lots of different things depending on your perspective: fashion in politics could […]