Will Brexit actually happen?
Around 700 thousand people marched through London in October 2018 calling for a 'People's Vote' on the final Brexit deal between the UK and the EU. But what are the chances of it actually happening? And even if it did, would the UK still end up leaving the EU? With Clare…
Politics on Wednesdays Spring 2019
A new seminar series begin this week at the University of East Anglia, where we will be speaking about politics on the big issues. All welcome!
Seven Myths Used To Make The Case For A Second Referendum
Arguments in favour of a second referendum are myths that can be busted, claims Alex Brown. Many people, from across the political spectrum, are clamouring for a second EU referendum and, in particular, a referendum which includes a remain option on the ballot. They believe that holding a ‘People’s Vote’…
‘What Have the Gypsies ever done for us?’ (There’s the metalwork, art, music, boxing, equine expertise, skilled labour …. foodbank donations)
While out shopping with his baby daughter last month, Watson Harrop Jr. of County Durham, a Gypsy and professional harness racer, sparked off a social media challenge that has since gone viral. Mr Harrop filmed himself at his local supermarket donating a trolley of groceries to a foodbank, and nominating…
A Film Philosophy of Ecology and Enlightenment: An Interview with Rupert Read
Rupert Read is Reader in Philosophy at the University of East Anglia. He very kindly found some time in his diary to talk to us about his new book – A Film Philosophy of Ecology and Enlightenment - that has just been published by Routledge. Q Rupert Read, many congratulations…
European ‘Queue-Jumpers’? It’s Time to Drop the Imperial Fantasies
Enough of the arrogance, Theresa May. Time to show EU nationals some respect – writes Marina Prentoulis. As Theresa May tries desperately to pass her Brexit deal, she has developed a newfound interest in queues. Despite likely not having had to join a queue herself for many years, she explained…
Ethical questions over Number 10’s social media push for Brexit deal
The prime minister is on a mission to defend her Brexit deal. After a three-hour grilling from MPs on November 15, Theresa May came out fighting in a press conference, dismissing the idea that she would be ousted as Conservative Party leader. The next morning, she took callers’ questions about the…
Religion and International Security: An Interview with Lee Marsden
Lee Marsden is Professor of Faith and Global Politics, and Head of the School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies at the University of East Anglia. He very kindly found some time in his diary to talk to us about his new book – Religion and International Security –…
Final Acts of remembrance? Time to end war commemorations
Professor Lee Marsden writes ahead of Sunday's Remembrance Day on why it time to end war commemorations During the First World a popular song with British squaddies reflected the futility and human cost of the war: 'If you want to find the general I know where he is, I know where he…
Trump’s white nationalist coalition and the mid-term elections
Professor Lee Marsden writes on Trump’s white nationalist coalition and the mid-term elections. The midterm elections in America will determine who controls the House and Senate for the next two years. Republicans and Democrats alike are declaring these elections as the most important in of this generation with the stakes high.…