Nouse interviews Andrew Jones MP
By James Clay
Andrew Jones MP talks student issues, national matters and his hopes for 2023
State of the Union address: blue collar workers, bipartisanship and booing
By Eloise Walker
President Biden's address emphasised his commitment to US workers, as the 2024 election draws closer
Green growth or degrowth? Protests in Lützerath and the divided German Green Party
By Benjamin Gibbs
Criticism over government policy in Germany highlights the trade-off between the environment and economy
Should Britain have been better prepared for the conflict in Sudan?
By Tom Lindley
As reports of the Sudanese power struggle begin to circulate, many are now looking at the response from the West.
How internal conflict is shaping Russia's war effort
By James Loughton
As the war in Ukraine continues, divisions are emerging amongst Russian forces
King Charles III Coronation has outlined a change in British culture
Through a smaller coronation from the last, the new King has become the new figurehead of the commonwealth. Though for some, it has been an unwelcome change.
The Architect of US Hegemony: An Obituary of Henry Kissinger
The poster-boy of Realpolitik, Henry Kissinger’s work as an American statesman and diplomat has left a notable impact on the world. Now, at the age of 100, he has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of complex foreign policy.
2023’s by-elections: Do they show what will happen in 2024?
By Jack Rogers
Jack Rogers (he/him) looks into the implications of the 2023 by-election
A return to power sharing in Northern Ireland?
By Maddie Shone
Will Northern Ireland return to power sharing?
ErdoÄŸan's victory in Turkish presidential election
By Jess Sherburn
ErdoÄŸan claims victory in Turkey's recent election
The housing crisis: reasons to be cheerful for tenants
By Max Abdulgani
The government is set to enact a significant overhaul of rental legislation, reshaping the housing market for years to come.
The Summer of Discontent and the Battle of the British Railways
As Britain’s railway workers continue to strike, should the government be looking for more radical solutions?
Political violence in Brazil symbolises broader change
By Lydia Chowdhury
The shift towards more nationalist, populist government has raised concerns over insecurity in our political systems
Party politics on the ground: a local perspective
Student engagement with political canvassing in York
Left Wing, Right Wing: Thoughts from the Politics Editor
By Josh Rutland
The Prime Minister's vision for all pupils in England to study maths to 18 has been heavily criticised, but there is merit in equipping future generations for our changing economy
Rising interest rates destabilise UK housing market
By Lena Mazel
Property prices fell at the fastest rate in over a decade, as mortgage affordability worsens
NHS under “intolerable and unsustainable” pressure
By Ceri Hughes
Deteriorating pay and conditions alongside increasing workloads has pushed NHS staff to "breaking point"
The Met Police: Does one bad apple spoil the barrel?
By Eliza Gill
Following two high profile cases which have shamed the Metropolitan Police, addressing the ingrained culture is vital in improving public trust
Civil liberty vs economic power: Should we sanction Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia's economic and political ties with the West means the UK must walk a fine line
Democrats consider presidential primary reform
By Gracie Daw
Procedural changes to the nomination of presidential candidates could significantly alter the future of American politics
How could broadcasting live trials impact the future of our legal system?
By Callum Willey
The broadcasting of Crown Court proceedings has increased judicial transparency, yet there are concerns over the fairness of future trials
What does Xi Jinping's third term mean for Britain?
China's President and General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party has won a third term in power.
As Britain's economic situation worsens, Josh Rutland highlights another key battleground that the new Prime Minister may come to rely upon
Legal action taken over Biden’s student debt relief
By Raphael Henry
America's debt forgiveness policy, designed to benefit students following the pandemic, has been met with controversy
The far-right’s challenge to European politics in 2022
By Hannah Boyle
The unprecedented growth of right-wing parties in Europe points to an uncertain future, as they capitalise on political divides
Government's Israeli U-turn threatens UK neutrality
In a time where global tensions are at their highest in years, what does the UK’s decision mean for diplomatic relations with Israel and Palestine
A review of the Truss premiership
In what has possibly been the most turbulent first six weeks for a new Prime Minister, there is huge uncertainty over Liz Truss’s future and whether she can save the reputation of the Conservative Party
As winter approaches, Josh Rutland propounds the idea of more radical reform in the NHS
Government plans on long-term energy security
As Prime Minister Liz Truss announces her plan to freeze energy bills, there's debate over Britain's energy sources
Is Britain sufficiently prepared for nuclear war?
By Yelena Jurkenas
It has been 70 years since Britain first tested nuclear weapons, yet our trajectory today appears very different
Pakistan: Western responses to humanitarian crises
By Harry Strange
The recent floods in Pakistan have highlighted a severe disconnect in the global response to humanitarian crisis
100 years of the BBC: Future of British broadcasting
With the BBC's centenary on the horizon, the future of the corporation looks uncertain in an evolving media industry
Striking similarities? Unionisation in the US and UK
By Alexandre Freiherr Von Hornstein
Britain and America have seen a boom in union activity, yet this trend looks set to play out differently across both nations
Recruitment fears amid latest public sector pay increases
As inflation outstrips recent remuneration awards, there are concerns public services will struggle to retain and recruit staff
Revisiting UK Abortion Law after Dobbs v. Jackson
By Dominik Gabriel
Developments in the US have spurred some politicians to become more outspoken as abortion laws come under the spotlight
An interview with the Green Party councillor for Fishergate
Cllr Andy D'Agorne discusses how the City of York Council is representing students in his role as Deputy Leader