Politics
Britain says ‘no’ to AV: reflections on the result Print E-mail
Monday, 09 May 2011 09:06
AddThis Social Bookmark Button

By Rima Saini

 

Britain has clearly said ‘no’ to AV in a nationwide referendum that saw two thirds of voters opting against electoral reform. Rima Saini reflects on the campaign battle fought within the coalition and shares her views on the results of this historical referendum with The Samosa.

Last Updated on Monday, 09 May 2011 10:08
Read more...
 
Common sense before troops to Libya Print E-mail
Saturday, 07 May 2011 12:11
AddThis Social Bookmark Button

By Lambrecht Wessels

 

We should focus on strengthening democratic and non-violent processes to stabilise Libya long-term.

Last Updated on Saturday, 07 May 2011 12:18
Read more...
 
7/7 inquest won’t help us understand modern terrorist threat Print E-mail
Saturday, 07 May 2011 12:03
AddThis Social Bookmark Button

By George Readings

 

After hearing months of evidence, the 7/7 inquest has finally reached its conclusion. Coroner Lady Justice Hallett’s report finds that none of the 52 innocent lives lost on that day could have been saved by the emergency services responding more quickly. However, she makes serious criticisms of MI5. In particular, she focuses on the fact that photographs of two of the bombers were shown to MI5 informants prior to the attacks.

Last Updated on Monday, 09 May 2011 17:09
Read more...
 
What went wrong, and what now for reform in the UK Print E-mail
Saturday, 07 May 2011 11:45
AddThis Social Bookmark Button

By Oliver Huitson

 

What a shocking day for progress outside of Scotland. The minor improvement of AV spurned, hopes of PR dashed, and the Tories escaping not just unscathed, but positively emboldened. Today was not ‘a good day for the left’; it was a victory for tribalism and mendacity. Today we, the people, opted for a return to a solid two-party state in Westminster. If the Tories pull off their boundary fix, and the Scots vote for independence, even a two-party state may be a distant dream. What a shocking day.

Last Updated on Saturday, 07 May 2011 11:59
Read more...
 
Bin Laden’s death and galvanizing identity Print E-mail
Friday, 06 May 2011 14:48
AddThis Social Bookmark Button

By Mashall Khattak

 

The death of Osama bin Laden has dramatically changed the dynamics of international relations and speculation among the international community has raised global tensions. But what does this mean for Pakistani communities in the UK? A London-based student shares her views with The Samosa.

Last Updated on Friday, 06 May 2011 14:54
Read more...
 
<< Start < Prev 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Next > End >>

Page 63 of 103
<