The level of expectation from a Labour government with a landslide majority was never going to be met realistically in the first 100 days.
Changing The Conversation: talking politics with young people
Anyone under 20 years old only knows austerity, the pandemic and cost of living crisis. They are worse off than their previous generation, and don’t have the same expectations as the generation before. However, they want the same things from life: a home, their health, a good job.
On the road: Party Conference season
What can we expect to hear from Ministers at next week’s Labour Party annual conference in Liverpool? Which direction will the Conservative Party take in its leadership election, shortlisted to four candidates on stage in Birmingham?
Collision Theatre: What to expect at the Edinburgh Fringe
As their first show comes to an end at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, we caught up with members of the cast to reflect on their experience of this year’s festival, and their handover with handy tips for the cast of the second show.
Collision Theatre takes on the Edinburgh Fringe
This August, Manchester based theatre company, Collision Theatre, are attending the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with two original performances created by local students and sponsorship by Citadel.
Always on my mind? Young people and the General Election
As we prepare to vote in the next general election on the 4th of July, it is important to look at what the different parties are offering to do for the young people of Britain, as the future of the country.
An Insider’s View: Samuel Kasumu
With a snap General Election called this week by Rishi Sunak,we spoke with a former No10 adviser for his take on recent politics and what he’s hoping for from a new Government.
Forethought: young people’s mental health
As we come to the end of mental health week this year (13th-19th May 2024), it is important to look to the future and see what plans and ideas have been outlined as necessary to help the mental health crisis, particularly amongst young people.
Getting ready to go to the polls
Will they, won’t they? The Westminster gossip is all about when the general election will be called. Despite early hints to the contrary, a snap election on 2nd May is now firmly ruled out. Yet, across England, elections will take place on that day. We go to the polls for local councils, combined authorities and mayors, and Police & Crime Commissioners.
Breaking stereotypes: Navigating misogyny with young men
In order to combat sexual harassment, the Labour Party announced plans to help schools develop young male mentors to teach pupils how to question the material they see on social media from influencers, like Andrew Tate.
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