Ellie Mae O'Hagan
Heathrow’s expansion spells disaster for politics & the planet
From Where I Stand — The vote for a third runway at Heathrow puts both the planet and the progressive left at risk, writes Ellie Mae O'Hagan. You can't build socialism on a dead planet.
Written by: Ellie Mae O’Hagan
Soon there might be justice for Hillsborough, but Scousers always knew the truth
From Where I Stand — The news that six people will be charged with offences relating to the Hillsborough disaster is welcome, but let's be clear - this comes 28 years too late.
Written by: Ellie Mae O'Hagan
It's not pleasant but Jeremy Corbyn is right: British foreign policy has fuelled terror
From Where I Stand — In a speech today Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn raised important questions about connections British foreign policy and terror at home. It would be easier to stick our fingers in our ears and sing God Save The Queen like those who are criticising him, but this is what true leadership looks like.
Written by: Ellie Mae O'Hagan
Defiance is no 'British value', it's a universal human trait
From Where I Stand — In the wake of the Westminster attack, politicians have been quick to claim it's a 'British value' to remain stoic, to ensure that life carries on as before. The reality is it's a human trait, not a British one, to face life's adversities. To think otherwise suggests our superiority, the dangerous idea of 'us v them'.
Written by: Ellie Mae O'Hagan