Want to defeat racists? Voting LibDem isn’t the way
Their collusion was scandalous.
New immigration data raises serious concerns over racial profiling in London
By Sophia Akram New data from The Bristol Cable and The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) shows that almost a fifth of all people stopped and asked to prove their immigration status have been British. It follows a previous investigation covering a five year period between 2012 and 2017 that...
If a child reports abuse, there is still no duty not to ignore: UK law needs to change now
Children must finally have the confidence that if they report abuse their disclosure will not be ignored.
A guide to the lesser-known Cornwall
by Tom Bevan With another two bank holidays on the horizon and budgets tightening, the concept of the 'staycation' has never seemed so appealing. And top of many destination wishlists this summer is Cornwall. But while tourism hotspots like St Ives can become bottlenecked during school holidays, there are still...
Restaurant review: Masa + Mezcal, Bristol
By Rich Jenkins Sitting on the site of what used to be MEATliquor– a classic case of wrong restaurant, wrong place, wrong time – is Masa + Mezcal, where Mexican street food begins knocking on the door of fine dining, in Stoke’s Croft, Bristol. Opened in March, it’s the latest...
Pilots and crew from five airlines launch legal battles to make cabin air safe to breathe: what is at stake?
When toxins are released into the environment by any other industry, or cancerogenic, endocrine disrupting fumes detected in public buildings, trained professionals in hazmat suits instantly crawl all over the hastily closed-off sites in question, testing the air taking samples with specialised equipment. Not so in aviation. Toxic gas-type fume...
The UK “Porn Ban” – what do you need to know?
While the Internet undoubtedly offers innumerable benefits to our society, it also has the potential to cause huge issues. Key amongst these is the possibility of minors stumbling across material – such as pornography – which studies show can be damaging to young people’s mental health. The NSPCC, for example, recently cited widespread...
What isn’t being reported about Julian Assange
...By a fellow whistleblower The barbarity of wars In Franz Kafka's story Metamorphosis, a travelling salesman, Gregor Samsa, wakes up one morning to discover that he has turned into a giant insect. This is not dissimilar to what has happened to Julian Assange. Tired of his uncomfortable presence in the...
Women led the overthrow of Sudan’s leader, but they are far from safe
Women have been at the forefront of huge protests in Sudan that have led to the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir, with some estimating they have made up to 70% of those on the streets. They have borne the brunt of 30 years of autocratic rule, with even the most basic civil...