politics Archive
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Margaret Thatcher dies following stroke
Posted on April 8, 2013 | No CommentsFormer Conservative Prime Minister, Baroness Margaret Thatcher, has died today, at the age of 87, following a stroke. The news was announced in a statement by her spokesman, Lord Bell,... -
Gorgeous George: Not So Gorgeous Anymore
Posted on February 26, 2013 | No CommentsThe political storm that is George Galloway has struck again, this time at a debate at Oxford University. The Wednesday evening debate, on the topic “Israel should withdraw immediately from the... -
Society’s attitude means most rapes go unreported
Posted on May 9, 2012 | No CommentsReports released by Mumsnet in March of this year present a shocking picture of sexual violence against women in the UK. One in 10 of 1,600 women polled said they... -
Why political debates are pointless as long as they are all about style and not about substance
Posted on May 9, 2012 | No CommentsLast Wednesday was a big day for French people. The two candidates for the presidential election sat together at a table for a televised debate. Picture the scene: after the... -
Salmond’s links to the Murdoch media empire could spell serious trouble for his government
Posted on May 9, 2012 | No CommentsAlex Salmond looks as though he has aged quite significantly over the last few months. The recent suggestions that he has too cosy a relationship with media tycoon Rupert Murdoch... -
Stirling Council sees change as the Green Party wins historic first seat at Liberal Democrats’ expense
Posted on May 9, 2012 | 1 CommentThe Scottish National Party claimed a narrow victory in last week’s Stirling council elections, winning nine of 22 seats across the seven wards, while Labour securing eight. Voter turnout in... -
Majority Rules: David Cameron Gambles on the Future of the EU
Posted on December 13, 2011 | No CommentsIn attempting to hamper Europe’s recovery, all the Prime Minister has done is to hamper Britain’s own political prowess. -
A 2009 interview with Nick Clegg
Posted on December 12, 2011 | 1 CommentIn 2009 Juliet Hounam interviewed Nick Clegg. Now in 2011, would we hear different responses as we have a coalition parliament? -
Davidson announced as Scottish Conservative Party Leader
Posted on November 9, 2011 | No CommentsMSP for Glasgow beats main rival, Murdo Fraser, by 566 votes. -
The Personhood Amendment
Posted on November 9, 2011 | No CommentsPersonhood Mississippi is looking to outlaw abortion in the state of Mississippi writes Caroline Johansson
