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 […]
Monarchy in 2018: The Beginning of the End?
The Royal Wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was a ceremony like no other. It symbolised an ancient establishment apparently moving with the times. Despite the new levels […]
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. […]
Report from the York Union: This House Believes Britain Needs Socialism
Since the rise of Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party, socialism is a term that has risen to prominence in the national consciousness. Some see the gains that Labour made in […]
“An election of consolidation”: Local Elections 2018
The 2018 Local Elections were held on Thursday 3rd May. In comparison to the election in June 2017, the results are far from surprising. Both Labour and Conservative parties failed […]
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 […]
Experience: Working for an MP.
For a week over the Easter break I was lucky enough to undertake a week’s work experience in the constituency office of Emma Hardy MP, Member of Parliament for Hull […]
One Hundred Years Since Women (Kind Of) Got the Right To Vote
As I’m sure you’re aware, it is 2018. Something you may not be aware of, however, is that this year marks one hundred years since the beginning of female suffrage […]
Report from the York Union: Crispin Blunt MP – The Failure of Global Drug Prohibition.
On Thursday 15th March the York Union welcomed the Conservative Member of Parliament for Reigate, Crispin Blunt, to discuss the need for global drug policy reform. Blunt is currently the […]