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UK Illegal Migration Act – I was a stranger and you invited me in.
Immi Young On the 20th of July 2023, the Illegal Migration Act was made into law. The Act makes it illegal to enter the UK when coming via the Channel, so you cannot stay and instead will be detained and removed. If the Act deters perilous channel crossings, as is suggested by government officials, then surely,…
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What it looks like to ‘Love Thy Neighbour’ at hostile borders
Lizzie Barber On June 14th 2023, a boat carrying hundreds of migrants hoping to reach Italy capsized off the coast of Greece. Of the estimated 750 people onboard 104 were rescued. Distressed calls pleading for help were made in the hours before the tragedy. Indeed, the charity Alarm Phone reported receiving multiple of these calls. Alarm…
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What does Switzerland’s climate bill mean for the climate movement?
Abi Taylor Voters in Switzerland have recently voted to back a key climate bill which will require a move away from dependence on imported oil and gas towards green energy, with a pledged £1.7bn to be spent on the project. In a second referendum* voters also backed plans to introduce a global minimum tax of…
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This festival season, let’s join the CIRCULAR FASHION MOVEMENT
Abi Taylor I think that anyone would agree that a good outfit is key to getting into the festival spirit. Bright colours, sparkles, complicated straps- are all part of making the experience all that it is. However, instead of simply picking our most ‘festival’ outfit from our wardrobe, a majority of festival goers fork out…
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A summer of sportswashing?
Joe Boaden In the backdrop of the ongoing Wimbledon tournament, a bigger story is dormant in the world of tennis. It’s the latest sport rumoured to receive interest from Saudi Arabia and could be in receipt of large investment from the country’s ‘Public Investment Fund’ (PIF), a state-owned investment fund. Some accuse the Saudi Arabian…
