This week we have the most important election in a generation. With the rise of fringe parties like the SNP, Green’s and UKIP, we could permanently throw out our traditional two party system and we could see real change in the way we do politics in this country. Tonight Joey Essex’s political documentary will air … Continue reading
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Creative Job Opportunities: An Uneven Playing Field
Last week Julie Burchill wrote an article for The Spectator highlighting the problem of nepotism in the creative industries. Working in the media this is something I’m very familiar with. For those on screen, nepotism is blindingly obvious from Rafferty Law and Romeo Beckham to Lottie Moss, our catwalks are littered with famous offspring. But I think the problem is deeper, I … Continue reading
For Richer or Poorer: Taking a stand
Last month Louise Mensch wrote a column for The Sun on Sunday berating the speculation that Benefit Street’s star White Dee might pursue a career in politics. The piece was entitled “White Dee MP? So, not too sick to work”, eyebrows raised I read on. “Get a bloody job, after that then you can run … Continue reading
Book Review: Chavs The Demonization of the working class by Owen Jones
Game changer, these are the words I’d use if I only had two to describe this book. Chav’s challenges what Jones describes as the last acceptable prejudice, class hatred. In Britain you’re hard pushed to get away from class, however much we lean towards liberalism and politeness, if you’re in a situation with someone of … Continue reading