Analysis

In-Depth: NHS reforms

In-Depth: NHS reforms

What exactly are the proposed National Health service reforms and why does the system need changing?

In Focus: Protest Group UK Uncut

In Focus: Protest Group UK Uncut

The First Pint’s Amie Tsang meets the activists behind UK Uncut – a protest group who target tax evaders and have occupied banks, high street shops and made the headlines during the TUC march when they set up camp inside Fortnum and Mason

A Spotlight On Migration In London

A Spotlight On Migration In London

In collaboration with a Council of Europe-funded project, The First Pint will be publishing a series of articles exploring the theme of immigration in London, as a group of journalists from across Europe report on the challenges and impact of multiculturalism in the capital.

France’s far right party: the Le Pen legacy

France’s far right party: the Le Pen legacy

The first installment in our Far Right Watch series looks at the National Front Party in France, where Marine Le Pen has been elected to follow in her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen’s, footsteps as party leader.

Student protests in Europe: How does Italy compare to the UK?

Student protests in Europe: How does Italy compare to the UK?

With more UK student protests on the way, European youths are also taking to the streets. Find out what the Italian students are protesting about and what the similarities with the British situation are. The First Pint’s Lillo Montalto Monella reports.

Lutfur Rahman: The New Mayor of Tower Hamlets

Lutfur Rahman: The New Mayor of Tower Hamlets

Lutfur Rahman, the newly appointed mayor for the London borough of Tower Hamlets, has had a rocky start of his term of office, where he has been accused of involvement with Islamic associations. The First Pint investigates why Mr Rahman remains a point of controversy in this multicultural borough.

In US midterm elections, UK is unexpected battleground

In US midterm elections, UK is unexpected battleground

In the US, millions will be heading to the polls this Tuesday. Still, elections as far away as Alaska could be decided right here in London.