Bristol march marks 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage
On Tuesday evening a march took place in Bristol to commemorate a century since some women gained the right to vote in the UK. James was there to investigate.
Category Archives: Politics
US government shutdown
Rhys Freeman discusses the implications of America’s most recent government shutdown on the US and the political future of its president.
The plastic plan: The right kind of thinking
Theresa May has pledged to eradicate plastic waste in the next 25 years. Are her efforts bold enough?
Edward Píška in conversation with Liam Fox MP
Edward Píška interviews Liam Fox – Secretary of State for International Trade, and MP for North Somerset – discussing trade, Brexit, local affairs and other burning issues.
Bristol rail network to be developed within 10 years
Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees has proposed an underground train network which could be developed “within ten years” at the cost of £4bn.
The SNP have it wrong: we must oppose the minimum price of alcohol
Minimum pricing, its merits and downfalls are discussed at length as Scotland opts for price controls on alcohol.
Tough Times, High Hopes: Bristol City Council’s new financial policy
With the current austerity policy, an increase in population and the continuing rise of prices, what proposals have been put forward by the council to keep Bristol’s services performing? You only have until 17 December to submit your thoughts on them…
Exit from Brexit
Theresa May won’t say how she’d vote in a referendum today.
Rohingya plight
Almost six weeks since the mass exodus of the Rohingya minority in Myanmar (formerly Burma) began, the United Nations say the total number of refugees in Bangladesh has now risen above 501,000. And still this figure rises.
A silent killer?
Luke Bennett investigates the issues surrounding worsening CO2 emissions, examining the benefits of proposed traffic-free zones.
