120 days of Sunak: A parody
Many years ago, back during the time my wife and I embarked on our Carnival Cruise of the Caribbean, people believed in something many of the younger generations are more than happy to spit on –...
View ArticleWe Are Who We Say We Are: The Fight for Trans Recognition
The recent passing of the Gender Recognition Bill by Scotland’s government is a major step forward for the progression of trans rights, consequently stirring up much controversy in both the public and...
View ArticleFancy a cuppa? Tea & Consent
I grew up with very confusing messages about sexual consent, there were strange rules about saying yes or no – say yes and you are “easy” say no and you are being mean. So when I watched the “cup of...
View ArticleIs our Sex-Ed Inclusive Enough?
Sex is not an easy subject to talk about, especially amongst a classroom of giggling teenagers. Yet, it is the responsibility of schools to provide a sex education which promotes safe sexual practices...
View ArticleStudents supporting the strikes still feel the impact
In the previous Concrete issue, I and one of Concrete’s Deputy Editors wrote a piece about UCU strikes explaining the peak of the strike action and the 18 days of disruption. In the simplest of terms,...
View ArticleWhen will misogyny and racism in the Met Police be tackled head-on?
Every other day a new scandal within the police seems to emerge, whether it is strip searches of children, racist and sexually violent WhatsApp texts, or another reveal of assault and sexual abuse by...
View ArticleSay goodbye to independent businesses – The effect of cost of living on the...
With the cost-of-living crisis in full force, it’s no surprise that our local businesses have taken a hit. The service industry has always been a beloved one, but if you’re a smaller business, you may...
View ArticleFrom quiet schoolgirl to global female leader, farewell Sturgeon
Sturgeon amongst Scots had a slight marmite effect. There is no doubt in her popularity as a leader with her sweeping 56 out of 59 seat win in 2015, and continued electoral success until the recent...
View ArticleVoter ID: It’s not broken, so why are they ‘fixing’ it?
The upcoming local elections mark the first time in British history where the public will have to produce photo identification to cast their vote. These new government regulations might at first appear...
View ArticleThe new Vice Chancellor must address the climate and ecological crises head-on
We are living in a time of crises. I’m writing about much more than a £23 million hole in UEA’s accounts. The climate crisis is rapidly accelerating, biodiversity is declining precipitously, and global...
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