Politics

Jemima Piggott covers the controversial attack of Monsieur Paty and its relevance in France today.

Joseph Terry examines the ongoing strikes in Britain to unearth: who is really running the country?

With the I’m a Celebrity final complete, Harry Craig evaluates Matt Hancock appearance on the show.

Josie Sharp discusses the ‘Justice Pour Lola’ protests, and sheds light on how right-wing French political parties are exploiting the death of a 12-year-old girl as fuel for anti-immigration discourse.

Exeter University’s Debating Society hosted its annual Question Time on Friday 18 November between four of the university’s political societies, hosted by chairman Alex Martin. There was a bustling atmosphere in Amory’s Moot Room for the event, which attracted over 100 attendees.

In light of the recent US midterm elections, Charlie Gershinson investigates what happens and what it could mean for the upcoming 2024 elections.

Harry Mcphail takes a look at Liz Truss’ time in office and how the Prime Minister was outlived by a lettuce.

As the UK takes on its fifth PM in six years, Charlie Gershinson evaluates Rishi Sunak’s rise to power and whether this implies that anyone can do it.

A prominent Exeter Conservative has publicly renounced his association with the Tories, claiming its “dog whistle” driven “damaging” cabinet and “incompetent” leadership are sending the country down a destructive pathway.

With further economic decline and repeated U-turns, Benedict Thompson evaluates the current state of government representation.