Britain
Margaret Thatcher: The Iron legacy
Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first and only female prime minister, was back in the news last week as photos of Meryl Streep playing the politician in a new biopic were released. Thatcher was a deeply divisive figure and the effects of some of her policies can still be felt today. The First Pint looks at the cultural legacy left behind by the one they called The Iron Lady.
The far-right watch: An introduction
The First Pint kicks off a new series of articles, profiling the rise of far-right political groups across Europe.
An English Christmas explained
Oh, the weather outside is frightful… and what better way to enjoy the holidays but the English way? The First Pint’s Rosie Scammell explains the peculiarities and delicacies of celebrating Christmas in the British Isles.
Floating homes – London’s houseboats
Want to live in central London but can’t face the cost? The First Pint’s Siri R. Svendsen explores one of London’s most popular alternatives – houseboats.
The Apathetic American: Well hung, Britain!
As we inch closer to a hung parliament deal, George Pokorny gives us his American take on the UK election. Give our newest columnist a warm welcome.
Hello democracy: First time voter in Britain
Catherine has only been a citizen for less than a year, and this is the first time she gets to vote democratically. Follow her personal journey in this slideshow.
Leaders’ Debates: Why the hype?
Other countries have been doing this for decades, so why has the televised political debate only come to Britain in the year 2010? Alexandra Zeevalkink finds out.
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