Disconnected Democracy: Exploring The Reasons Behind Youth Voter Disengagement
Maleeha Iqbal investigates why fewer and fewer young people are voting and where the disconnect and lack of engagement in politics stem from
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Daniel Logue
- Jun 19
The Candidate Interviews: Nick Sandford - Liberal Democrats (Peterborough)
Nick Sandford, the Liberal Democrats candidate for Peterborough, was previously a local councillor and the Mayor of Peterborough.
Daniel Logue
- Jun 19
The Candidate Interviews: Andrew Pakes - Labour (Peterborough)
Andrew Pakes, the Labour candidate for Peterborough, wants to rebuild the city if he is elected.
Daniel Logue
- Jun 19
The Candidate Interviews: Shailesh Vara - Conservative (North West Cambridgeshire)
Shailesh Vara, the Conservative candidate for North West Cambridgeshire, was the constituency’s Member of Parliament for the past 19 years.
Daniel Logue
- Jun 19
The Candidate Interviews: Sam Carling - Labour (North West Cambridgeshire)
Sam Carling, the Labour candidate for North West Cambridgeshire, hopes to draw from his experiences as a local councillor if elected as a MP
Jen Ramm
- May 5
Compassion Or Coercion: Should Protesting Outside Abortion Clinics Be Punishable By Law?
There is considerable controversy over whether individuals should be allowed to protest outside abortion clinics. Is it a form of...
Trinity Barnatt
- Mar 1
Britain’s Justice System Doesn’t Care About Sexual Assault Victims
TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault Between July 2022 and June 2023, 68109 rapes were recorded by police. Within that 12-month period,...
Trinity Barnatt
- Oct 12, 2023
OPINION: An Open Letter to the Prime Minister
Dear Rishi Sunak, I am disgraced and outraged by the sentiments you have shared over the last couple weeks. As the representative leader...
Trinity Barnatt
- Mar 6, 2023
Opinion: Check your Privilege, Mr Sunak
Rishi Sunak has vowed to remove illegal asylum seekers from the country. Sunak has said: "Make no mistake, if you come here illegally,...
Daniel Logue
- Mar 3, 2023
Why Sue Gray's Move To Labour Matters
Sue Gray, one of the most senior Civil Servants in the country, has resigned from her position and has been offered the role of Sir Kier...
Jen Ramm
- Feb 25, 2023
UCP Journalism Students Take On Parliament
As journalism students, we’re always passionate about current events, including the ever-changing world of politics. On our student blog,...
Daniel Logue
- Jan 28, 2023
Peterborough College’s Plan for Going Green
Peterborough College was visited by the city’s Labour Candidate Andrew Pakes, and Shadow Energy Minister Dr. Alan Whitehead to hear about...
Annie Fowler
- Jan 10, 2023
Government Scheme to Free the NHS
Thousands of NHS patients will be moved into care homes as part of the government's plan to free up 2500 beds and ease the pressure on...
Trinity Barnatt
- Jan 8, 2023
OPINION: Watch out Rishi, Keir is coming for you
The laughing stock known as the Conservative party has done it again. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been the topic of one of the first...
Daniel Logue
- Jan 6, 2023
Could the NHS be rescued by Monday’s negotiations?
On the same day as Rishi Sunak unveiled legislation to punish striking public sector workers, his government wrote to “all union leaders”...
Trinity Barnatt
- Dec 29, 2022
OPINION: The Failures of 2022
2022 has been a sad year for humanity. We have witnessed failure after failure throughout the year as compassion and empathy have been...
Daniel Logue
- Nov 17, 2022
Hunt’s Budget: “Stability, Growth and Public Services”
The Chancellor today has revealed the contents of his highly-anticipated financial budget, only one day after inflation in the UK reached...
Daniel Logue
- Nov 5, 2022
Rishi Sunak’s First Days In Office
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Molly Woodthorpe
- Nov 2, 2022
OPINION, SATIRE: Matt Hancock Should not be Persecuted on I'm A Celeb
With the news that Matt Hancock will be joining the lineup for I'm a Celebrity this year, I couldn't not say something. Now, some people...
Daniel Logue
- Oct 20, 2022
Liz Truss Resigns: What Happens Next?
In an unexpected statement outside No. 10, Liz Truss officially resigned as Prime Minister. Truss had been the shortest-serving Prime...
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