Category Archive: Opinion Piece

The Iron Lady’s Legacy

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In the days and weeks after the death of Margaret Thatcher, several buzzwords emerged in media discussions of her political legacy. Words like ‘divisive’, ‘controversial’ and ‘determined’. The regularity of these words reflected… Read More

Young Women & Violence

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At the end of last year as the tragic news emerged of the Indian medical student’s death, who was subjected to the most unimaginable torture when she and a male friend boarded a… Read More

Failing Young People In Custody

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According to the official figures released by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) between 2010-2012, there has been a 21% increase of self-harming young offenders in custody. As a result three cases of death… Read More

Support the 99% Campaign E-Project

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IARS, the charity that hosts the 99% campaign, has just submitted a funding application for the 99% Campaign E-Project.  The 99% Campaign E-Project would scale-up the current project, run for two years and… Read More

You got a C, oh wait, now you’ve got a B.

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I wrote an article a few months back on the GCSE grades fiasco and how this would affect the lives of many teenagers continuing their studies or careers. The examination bodies agreed to… Read More

Mesut Ozil + Bambi = Social Cohesion

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How a Turkish German and an award named after a Disney character can possibly help Britain’s failing record on Multiculturalism. Mesut Ozil has impressed everyone with his attacking displays for Real Madrid and… Read More