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Politics and Power

Algorithmic Bias and Political Representation in the Digital Age

Algorithmic Bias and Political Representation in the Digital Age

James Black Political representation relies on fairness- it’s based on the principle that all people should be equally heard and considered in collective decisions. Yet, in the new digital age, political representation has been increasingly challenged by algorithms- systems that process data through instructions to predict behaviour, often influencing

Mamdani: How a Controversial Intellectual Redefined Power and Won

Mamdani: How a Controversial Intellectual Redefined Power and Won

Zaid Khan “One of the most remarkable aspects of Mamdani’s victory is that, faced with months of skepticism about his agenda and fear-mongering about his identity, his lead has been steady” David Wallace-Wells of the New York Times The 2025 New York City Mayoral Election On November 4th, the

The power of propaganda in the recent local elections

The power of propaganda in the recent local elections

Emily David In recent years, the ability to control and manipulate public opinion has become a powerful political tool. The recent UK local elections were not just a test of party popularity, but were a case study in how propaganda can manipulate emotions and influence electoral outcomes. From the emergence

Can social media help save democracy?

Can social media help save democracy?

Rayhan Don Since 1997, the voter turnout in UK general elections has decreased significantly, with a low of 59.4% in 2001. Comparing this to pre 1997 - between 1922 and 1997, turnout at UK general elections remained above 71%. This rose to over 80% in the general elections of

Labour’s consultancy problem

Labour’s consultancy problem

Ethan Corne When Keir Starmer entered Downing Street for the first time, after his thumping electoral victory, the Blairite victory celebrations were at full force. Spectators waving Union Jack flags lined the streets of Number 10, as the Prime Minister emerged from the bulletproof doors of his Audi A8. For

Psychopaths in Power: How Manipulative Leaders thrive in Politics and Business

Psychopaths in Power: How Manipulative Leaders thrive in Politics and Business

Aoife Watson When using the term psychopath, we initially think of a cold-hearted killer from the latest crime show we are watching, not a powerful politician, brought in to drive our economy with their radical new ideas. The definition of a psychopath is not limited to just the anticipated group

Should the UK still have a monarchy?

Should the UK still have a monarchy?

Chloe Jones In today’s society, the monarchy can feel futile and largely symbolic to some people. It is disputed what the role and/or need for a King is. Stereotypically, when you imagine a monarch, you picture them as an autocrat, living a luxurious life and ruling the country