Sophie Mo
The curious case of the centrist and the train
Destination: Tedium Town — To the right they’re a proud symbol of empire, to the left an emancipatory vehicle to a utopian socialist future. But no corner of British politics has a more warped view of the humble train than the centrist, argues Tom Whyman.
Written by: Tom Whyman
By joining Rebel Media, Katie Hopkins is embracing the British far-right
All you need to know — If you hoped Katie Hopkins getting dropped by the Mail and LBC would spell her end, think again. She's now signed up to work for far-right outfit Rebel Media, which has ambitions to build a racist movement on Britain's streets.
Written by: James Poulter
This year I learnt... that reaching out about my mental health saved my life
What 2017 taught me — It might sound cliché to say we need to 'talk about' mental health. Certainly talking alone won't solve the crisis. But for Ben Smoke, 2017 was the year in which learning to reach out might well have helped a disaster be avoided.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Trump's Jerusalem speech will be painful, but the peace process was already dead
From Where I Stand — Most Palestinians already know the Middle East peace process is over. Trump's plans to move the US embassy to Jerusalem just confirms what we thought, writes Alia Al Ghussain.
Written by: Alia Al Ghussain
Ireland’s Brexit borders: Is this game over for the British government?
All you need to know — Brexit's biggest barrier remains the Republic and the North of Ireland's future borders, the British government have treated the complex situation like a game and now they're out of moves. Here Dawn Foster explains what 's happening.
Written by: Dawn Foster
It has been 5 years since my first suicide attempt – here's why I celebrate it
Fireworks in the sky — By defiantly commemorating the day he attempted to take his own life, Ben Smoke has a chance to embrace his life while also calling people to action. With LGBTQ young people almost five times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual counterparts there’s no time to waste.
Written by: Ben Smoke