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George delivers: Landslide in Rochdale

338 words, 2 minutes read time. George Galloway has secured a landslide victory in the Rochdale by-election, marking his return to Parliament. His campaign cantered around the Gaza conflict, and he garnered 12,335 votes, nearly 6,000 more than any other candidate. This win is particularly remarkable because it represents the third time he has unseated … Continue reading

Imran Khan’s PTI Triumphs Over Censorship: How AI and Resilience Defied Odds in Recent Pakistan Elections

531 words, 3 minutes read time. Pakistan is currently grappling with a severe political crisis following elections that did not yield the desired outcome for both the ruling elite and the military. The nation, with a population of 250 million, shares borders with Iran, and the internal turmoil is expected to have ripple effects across … Continue reading

Labour’s Gaza Policy Sparks Voter Exodus: Can They Recover?

664 words, 4 minutes read time. In recent weeks, the Labour Party in the UK has found itself facing a growing storm of criticism and dwindling support, particularly among Muslim voters, due to its handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict. The party’s evolving position on the war has left many feeling that it’s a case of … Continue reading

Total Defence in the UK: Balancing Perspectives on National Preparedness

961 words, 5 minutes read time. In a thought-provoking speech on January 24, 2024, Gen Sir Patrick Sanders, the head of the British Army, ignited a contentious debate in the UK by coining the term “pre-war generation” and proposing the revival of “total defence.” This concept, aimed at preparing the entire society for war, sparked … Continue reading

Is France at War?

                                                         1,111 words, 6 minutes read time. Well, is France at war? Not yet in any ‘conventional’ sense (though as part of the EU the government looks set to declare war on Russia in February) – and it has yet to descend into an (un)civil war. It might not be far off the latter which … Continue reading

Protests continue in support of Palestine

320 words, 2 minutes read time. Protests and demonstrations in solidarity with Palestine unfolded across more than 50 locations in Britain on a recent Saturday. Notable events included the Big Birmingham Demo For Palestine, where around 10,000 protesters marched from Sparkhill and Alum Rock to St Martin’s Square in Birmingham, chanting slogans such as “Ceasefire … Continue reading