In Translation
Tibetan elections in London: Democracy, the Kalon Tripa and the Dalai Lama
The First Pint’s Dalia Lourenço went to see how Tibetan exiles voted in London to nominate the candidates for next Kalon Tripa, or prime minister. Read on to understand the problems of Tibetan democracy and how Tibetan expats are coming together.
Political ‘X factor’ for David and Ed Miliband
The First Pint’s Amie Tsang introduces us to the Miliband brothers – the red one and the politically dead one.
Gay internationals on Pope’s London visit: “We just want respect”
As protestors are getting hyped up for the Pope’s visit to London, The First Pint speaks to members of the minorities that His Holiness denounces.
Immigration cap to affect students most
The First Pint’s Arnie Tsang took a closer look at how the new cap on immigration is likely to affect Britain’s international students.
Unions and universities: Internationals are good for the economy
Politicians and student representatives alike are defending international students after conservative MP Damian Green’s statement that student immigration into the UK is ‘unsustainable’.
The First Pint Exclusive: Ken Livingstone on International London
The First Pint’s Jaime Concha spoke to the Labour mayoral candidate Ken Livingstone about London’s racist past, how it overcame it and why the city should welcome internationals.
Notting Hill Carnival
It’s time to dust off those feathers, polish your sequins and get ready for one of Europe’s biggest street parties – Notting Hill Carnival.
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