It doesn’t seem like long ago this article was published explaining the key issues in Brexit so far. This week, lots has gone on, so once again, let us delve back into […]
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The Month in Politics: May
Keeping up to date with developments in global politics and headlines can be time consuming and overwhelming. But yet, in our increasingly fast-paced world, knowing what’s happening is crucial. In […]
What’s happening with Brexit? The customs union problem explained.
Brexit seems boring, but it’s really important. So, we at The Yorker will give you a rundown of what has happened so far and what you really need to know. […]
Repeal the 8th: Why Ireland’s referendum matters to women everywhere
On 25th May 2018, Ireland will be given the opportunity to vote in a referendum as to whether the Irish government should repeal article 40.3.3, also known as the eighth […]
The Month in Politics: April
Keeping up to date with developments in global politics and headlines can be time consuming and overwhelming. But yet, in our increasingly fast-paced world, knowing what’s happening is crucial. Of […]
Report from York Union: ‘Brexit, Trump and Post-Truth Politics: What next?’
Last week’s York Union panel event focused on the themes of rising culture and politics of fear in Western politics and how this led to Donald Trump’s unexpected victory in […]
Brexit – Has Boris been outplayed?
When David Cameron announced on the morning of the 24th of June that he would be stepping down as Prime Minister, it seemed like game over for Remain supporters. He […]
Report from The York Union: Lord Bilimoria: On Lager and Lordship
On Tuesday 14th June, the York Union hosted the founder of Cobra Beer and independent crossbencher, Lord Karan Bilimoria, as part of York’s Festival of Ideas. The event saw Lord […]
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Report from The York Union: Stephen Woolfe MEP: The Futures of Britain and UKIP
For some voters, a mixed-race candidate for UKIP doesn’t quite add up. “UKIP? But they’re against immigrants, aren’t they?” one might say. This is not true, says Stephen Woolfe, the MEP […]
Brexit: propping up the ladder
In his 2003 book Kicking Away the Ladder, Ha-Joon Chang argues poorer countries are being prevented from using the same policies that rich countries used in their development. Large economic blocs […]