With these oft-quoted words William Hague once described the Conservative Party and the last few weeks, originating in the announcement of the draft Withdrawal Agreement, have only revealed this once […]
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Report from the York Union: The Transformation of War 1914-2018
On 12th November 2018, the York Union welcomed Sir Lawrence Freedman, to give a lecture on the transformation of war from 1914-2018. Freedman is the Emeritus Professor of War Studies […]
This Month in Politics: October
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 […]
Report from the York Union: Peter Hitchens on wealthy privilege in our schools
On the 29th of October the York Union, before a genuinely overflowing SLB/118, hosted writer and columnist Peter Hitchens and his views on the current state of British comprehensive education […]
This Month in Politics: September
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 […]
Are less students going to University?
As today’s statistics from UCAS (The Universities and College Admissions Service) show, less students this year have taken up places at universities, despite a rise in the top level of […]
Could the damning of Boris Johnson backfire?
Calls to take back his words from the Prime Minister and members of his own party; damnation across the newspapers; described as engaging in “casual courting of fascism,” his career “a […]
Boris and the Burka: discussing the Danish Ban
Much has been said in recent weeks about the controversial comments made by Boris Johnson in an article he penned for the Daily Telegraph, concerning the recent law banning the […]
Weak and wobbly? Senior cabinet resignations could spell trouble for May
Following the Chequers summit earlier this week, Theresa May’s cabinet has been plunged into disarray, with the resignations of David Davis, minister Steve Baker, and Boris Johnson. Both Davis and […]
This Month in Politics: June
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 […]