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Student Protests: Fighting a lost battle?
The Education Bill was passed more than a month ago now, but students are still demonstrating with another protest organised for next week. With fees already raised and cuts in place, The First Pint asks whether the protests can change anything or whether they have become irrelevant.
London protests for fairer votes in UK election
Hanna Hauck went to a ‘Take Back Parliament’ demonstration to find out what they object to and how the current parliamentary election system in the UK works.
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.
The Angry Russian versus May Day in London
Oh boy, here he goes again. This time the Angry Russian takes on May Day protests in London, Gordon Brown and ‘bigotgate’ and Russian Labour day. As a bonus, we get a glimpse into his turbulent past.
The Brit Factor: The lost art of pancake racing
Running with frying pans anyone? Ilonka Oudenampsen checks out the British take on an international classic – Pancake Day.
The Brit Factor: Guy Fawkes’ Magic
Guy Fawkes’ ill-fated attempt to blow Parliament to high heaven was in 1605; 400 years later, Londoners still suffer from rampant pyromania.
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