The rise and fall of the Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats, or ‘Lib Dems’ as they’re commonly referred to, have arguably suffered the most...

Monday, June 7, 2021

The rise and fall of the Liberal Democrats

The Liberal Democrats, or ‘Lib Dems’ as they’re commonly referred to, have arguably suffered the most in recent years compared to any other mainstream party. However progressive their policies may be, voters seem reluctant to put their futures in the...

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

51 for 51

In late April 2021, the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives approved a bill to make the nation’s capital, Washington DC, the 51st U.S state. To secure and pass the bill within the Senate, 51 votes out of 100 need to vote in favour. Will there...

Thursday, March 25, 2021

Book review: A promised land - Barack Obama

 A Promised Land is the third novel by Barack Hussein Obama, a memoir touching on his childhood, college years, introduction to politics and of course, the start of his presidency. During his three terms as a United States Senator for Illinois...

Saturday, February 27, 2021

The US Election: will the EU win or lose?

*Note from author: the below blog was written on November 3rd 2020 before the election*The implications of a Joe Biden victory versus a second term for Donald Trump on the US-EU relationship will become clearer after this week. In its September report,...

Saturday, February 27, 2021

Book Review: A higher loyalty - James Comey

*Note from author: this blog was written on July 28th 2020*Decency, ethics, morals, credibility and a sense of fairness (of what is legally right and morally right) are at the core of this book. James Comey, former Director of the FBI, delves deep into...

Saturday, February 27, 2021

From Watergate to COVIDgate – how my weekends have changed my perception of certain key events.

*Note from author: this blog was written on the 6th May 2020.*This pandemic has brought about changes to all aspects of our lives – not least how we use our time. My weekends are no longer a time to meet friends or go to events but have become, courtesy...