Ross Baxter of the Bath & North East Somerset Green Party, reflects on the Greens’ electoral performance last Thursday and gives reasons why Greens shouldn’t be quite so glum. The Aftermath: The Greens By...
Our new writer, Jordan Wareham, a Ukip member and activist, looks back at Ukip’s performance last Thursday and provides reasons for Ukippers to be cheerful. The Aftermath: Ukip By Jordan Wareham _________________ Former and...
In the aftermath of the Lib Dems’ horrendous election night, Rebecca Linford, General Secretary of the Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats, reflects on why her party was smashed into oblivion, and what they should...
Will Matthias, a Labour Party member, reflects on his party’s dismal showing last Thursday and asks: where now? The Aftermath: Labour By Will Matthias ___________________ Ed Miliband holds his hands up and accepts full...
Stephen McKenzie, the Conservatives’ Team2015 co-ordinator for the constituency of Hendon (which the Conservatives held) gives his reaction to the shock result of Thursday’s election and explains how David Cameron led his party to...
SHOCK RESULT CONSERVATIVE MAJORITY OF 12 CONSERVATIVES – 331 (+24) LABOUR – 232 (-26) SNP – 56 (+50) LIBERAL DEMOCRATS – 8 (-49) DUP – 8 (-) SINN FÉIN – 4 (-1) PLAID CYMRU...
As I write this article, the results are coming in. Labour has received a thrashing, in England and Scotland, with the SNP gaining 56 out of 58 Scottish seats. Never before has a party’s...
Without wishing to sound patronising, I’m sure you know this is one of the most unpredictable, albeit strangely unexciting, elections yet. Nobody knows who will win the most seats, or even if that party...
The first peacetime coalition since the 1930s is now coming to an end. Even as a Labour supporter, one has to concede that while it’s been far from perfect, this coalition has surpassed all...
Women have come a long way when it comes to getting involved in British politics. However, there is still a long way to go and that pace of change is yawn-inducingly slow. Oh, election...
Ahead of the election on Thursday, Ross Baxter provides a comprehensive and impartial guide for young people who still don’t know what each party can offer them. In a couple of days, the...
Ahead of the general election, Green party member Pearl Ahrens reflects on what liberal voters should have in their minds when they head to the polling booths on Thursday in an impassioned plea against...
David Cameron has said he does not want to give 16- and 17-year-olds the vote because he does not wish to “politicise the classroom.” While this might seem like an attempt to deter under-18s...
For as long as anyone can remember, the Conservative Party has always been seen as the “nasty party” of British politics. So what does our new writer and Team2015* co-ordinator at the Hendon Conservative...
With one of the closest elections in a generation, politicians, parties and media outlets on both sides are increasingly turning to dirty tactics to gain the upper hand. They ought to be ashamed of...
There has been much wringing of hands south of the border at the prospect of the SNP looking increasingly like a kingmaker in one way or another after May 7. But why? Ross Baxter,...
ISIS has continued its bloody march through Syria and Iraq spreading to Libya and even Nigeria. They have continued Al Qaeda’s work and are slowly but surely destroying our human history and identity with...
Girls are being put off from taking science and other technical subjects because they are perceived as “for boys.” This worrying trend needs to be tackled urgently. YouthVoice By Katy Bennett ____________ A...
Earlier this year, the Low Pay Commission recommended that the National Minimum Wage for adults should rise by 20p to £6.70 per hour. Whilst this is an above inflation rise, and would mean that...
The issue of immigration has been dominating the run-up to May 7 with a level of focus not seen in previous elections. Why has this become such a key election issue and how are...
