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Boris vs Obesity: The Calorie Myth

Comment Editor Freya Wainstein discusses the government's new strategy for obesity and why it is unlikely to improve the situation yet poses risks for those with disordered eating

Boris vs Obesity: Ignoring the Significance of Food Poverty

Comment Editor Chelsie Henshaw argues that the government's new strategy is misguided, seemingly disregarding the links between obesity and poverty

Why the Government Should Reconsider the End Date for the Furlough Scheme

Comment Writer Heidi Linton discusses the planned end of the furlough scheme in October and the effects this will have on unemployment, arguing that the government should extend the scheme

Is the Introduction of Compulsory Face Masks Too Little Too Late?

Comment Writer Catrin Jackson argues that the compulsory use of face masks in shops should have been implemented sooner and may have reduced the impact of the COVID-19 on the UK

Where Have the Liberal Democrats Gone?

Culture Editor Emily Gulbis discusses the disappearance of the Liberal Democrats in the public sphere, analysing why the party has recently garnered little attention and support

Building Back Better: What Are the Priorities for Our Society in a Post-COVID-19 World?

Comment Writer Caitlin Talbot discusses Boris Johnson's approach to reviving the economy post-COVID-19, arguing that the government should prioritise helping those in need as opposed to focusing on opening pubs and restaurants

100 Days Not Out: Starmer’s Positive Start Faces Real Challenges Ahead

Comment Writer Lance Morris discusses the recent change in the Labour Party's leadership, and how Keir Starmer is tackling issues head-on

Transparency and Trust Are More Important Than Ever, The Westferry Planning Row Proves it

Comment Editor Abby Spreadborough considers Robert Jenrick's dubious involvement with a property developer in East London and the importance of affordable housing for deprived communities

The Sacking of Rebecca Long-Bailey: Starmer is Serious About Tackling Antisemitism, Clearly Many on The Left Are Not

Comment Editor Freya Wainstein discusses the recent sacking of Rebecca Long-Bailey, and why this is a step in the right direction for the Labour Party to regain the trust of the Jewish community

Are Cabinet Ministers Out of Touch?

Comment Writer Katie Porteous discusses the recent slip-ups in the media from Dominic Raab and Matt Hancock, questioning whether our cabinet ministers are out of touch

Could the Black Lives Matter Movement Ruin Trump’s Chances of Re-Election?

Comment Writer Laura Bull considers Trump's chances at re-election in 2020 and argues that the Black Lives Matter movement may be his downfall

Annexation of the West Bank: An Irreversible Threat to Peace?

Comment Writer Andrew Bailey discusses the prospect of Israeli annexation of the West Bank, and its potentially damaging repercussions