Theo McInnes

What it’s like to be a Gaza student studying in the UK
Activism

What it’s like to be a Gaza student studying in the UK

‘I feel guilty to be safe’ — After surviving war and finding a way out, Gazan students speak about the experience of studying in Britain, their guilt, family, and the future of Palestine.

Written by: Max Kendix

The young people taking action over their unsafe homes
Activism

The young people taking action over their unsafe homes

End the cladding scandal — Four years on from the Grenfell disaster, the Government has failed to take the necessary action to ensure homeowners’ safety – but a group of young people living in dangerous properties are fighting back.

Written by: Chloé Meley

The ‘behind-bars’ coffee company transforming lives
Reportage

The ‘behind-bars’ coffee company transforming lives

In partnership with 99designs by Vistaprint — By Design is an editorial series, created in collaboration with 99designs by Vistaprint, that celebrates small businesses across the UK and spotlights the power of a strong visual identity. In story three, we step inside Redemption Roasters, a “behind-bars” business working to reduce reoffending rates in the UK.

Written by: Niall Flynn

We must ‘Kill The Bill‘ to stop prison expansion plans
Activism

We must ‘Kill The Bill‘ to stop prison expansion plans

Time to act — Organisers from CAPE – a network of grassroots groups fighting prison expansion – explain why the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill would lead to more incarcerations and ultimately harm the most vulnerable in society.

Written by: CAPE

London’s historic Free Palestine protest, in photos
Activism

London’s historic Free Palestine protest, in photos

End the occupation — As Israel escalates its violent attacks on the Palestinian people, thousands of protesters took to the streets over the weekend to demand freedom for Palestine. Our photographer, Theo McInnes, attended the march to capture this moving display of solidarity.

Written by: Huck

Legal recognition won‘t protect non-binary people
Culture

Legal recognition won‘t protect non-binary people

Dismantle the system — A petition to make non-binary a legally recognised gender is gaining thousands of signatures. But instead of seeking acceptance from the state, we should be fighting to abolish a system that perpetuates violence and discrimination, argues Liv Wynter.

Written by: Liv Wynter

Are immigrants with clout less likely to be deported?
Activism

Are immigrants with clout less likely to be deported?

Broken system — There are numerous examples of the Home Office responding more quickly to individuals in the public eye or boasting a blue tick, which begs the question: why do some cases warrant their attention, while others don’t?

Written by: Kimi Chaddah

The hostile environment is damaging vaccine rollouts
Activism

The hostile environment is damaging vaccine rollouts

Callous system — Government immigration policies are driving up Covid deaths. Writer Ziad Al-Qattan speaks with healthcare and human rights campaigners to find out why.

Written by: Ziad Al-Qattan

Power of protest: The policing bill has been delayed
Activism

Power of protest: The policing bill has been delayed

Sisters united — Thanks to Sisters Uncut’s tireless campaigning, an authoritarian bill that intends to crack down on protesting and increase police powers has been delayed until at least the summer, reports Politics Editor Ben Smoke.

Written by: Ben Smoke

The police will never keep women safe
Activism

The police will never keep women safe

Abuses of power — Last week, women who’d come together to grieve the murder of a woman were brutalised by the Met. It served as yet another horrifying confirmation of just how deep institutional misogyny runs, writes Micha Frazer-Carroll.

Written by: Micha Frazer-Carroll

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