Politics
The Poland “no Muslims no terror” map is seriously misleading
A terrorist map is doing the rounds on social media claiming that the reason Poland hasn't suffered terrorist attacks is because of its strict anti-Muslim immigration policy - but it's completely inaccurate. The map was released amid claims by Polish minister, Ryszard Czarnecki that the only way to protect Poland from terrorist attacks is by not allowing Muslim migrants into the country. His words reflected a tough stance on Muslim immigration been peddled by Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydło in the...
This plea to vote Labour to save NHS written by a pregnant daughter of a critically ill mother is going viral
A woman's powerful account of her personal experience of the NHS has been shared by thousands in the run up to the general election. The Facebook post has been shared almost 40 thousand times. As election day approaches, take a read and see if this will change the way you plan to vote and who could save our NHS. Rebekah Hodgson, a seven-month pregnant teacher, took to social media after watching Prime Minister Theresa May and Labour leader Jeremy...
Theresa May has fallen in to the Hillary Trap
Theresa May is at risk of falling in to the "Hillary Trap" whereby people are happy to vote for the party but not for its leader. On the dawn of the election new research has revealed May has run a disastrous campaign, with two times as many Brits saying Jeremy Corbyn has done a better job than his Conservative counterpart. The OnePoll research revealed 39 per cent of Brits think the Labour leader has run a better bid for number 10, compared...
Corbyn Wins the Car Share Vote
Who would you rather carpool with: Corbyn or May? According to a recent poll, conducted by LeasingOptions.co.uk, 74 per cent of people would rather car share with the Labour leader compared to just two per cent of people who would choose to travel with the Liberal Democrat leader, Tim Farron. The Prime Minister, Theresa May, has failed to appeal to the voting public with only two out of 10 people opting to car share with the Conservative Leader. Although Mrs...
Why the THAAD Missile System Could Cripple the South Korean Economy
The news of the deployment of a THAAD missile defence system in South Korea is creating tension and conflict in the region. Despite ongoing concerns, the United States works with the country to get the system operational as a security measure against unpredictable North Korea, China is lashing out in protest over the issue. To voice its disagreement, China is taking aim at South Korea’s economy at several different ways that could have disastrous consequences for the country. As South...
Boris Johnson – The most indiscreet man in public life in charge of MI6 and GCHQ
During an election campaign there are certain politicians that you suspect would do a lot more for their party’s chances of getting elected if they went caravaning in Outer Mongolia for the whole duration rather than appear anywhere the British public can see them. Boris Johnson as he has proved yet again is definitely towards the top of that list. And yet, somehow the most indiscrete man in British public life has been representing Britain on the world stage for almost...
Refugee Week 2017 – 19-25 JUNE
Refugee Week (19-25 June) is the UK’s largest festival celebrating the contribution of refugees. Hundreds of arts, cultural and educational events will be held nationwide in renowned venues, public squares, libraries, schools and places of worship. Venues include the British Museum, Southbank Centre, British Film Institute, Victoria & Albert Museum, Wales Millennium Centre, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Brighton Dome. Many artists performing for Refugee Week have first hand experience of forced displacement. Refugee Week Chair and Refugee Council Chief Executive...
Tory operation is “increasingly paralysed by panic”
The Conservative operation is increasingly paralysed by panic, according to political commentator Owen Jones. According to three journalist sources from right-wing papers the Tory camp is fear stricken in the run-up to the election as Jeremy Corbyn closes the gap. Thousands of people turned up to see the Labour leader speak last night on the banks of the River Tyne while Theresa May struggled to fill a medium-sized room on her campaign trail. And the polls are increasingly pointing to a...
We need progressive politicians to undermine the spiteful narrative of extremists
We’re a resilient lot here in the UK. Attacks in Westminster, Manchester and then London Bridge took place, but we collected ourselves, came together as a people and moved on with our lives- a slap in the face of those who meant us harm and no doubt infuriating for those who expected mass hysteria and people to turn on one another. ‘Keep calm and carry on’ is not just an empty motivational saying that looks good on a mug, a...