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London protests for fairer votes in UK election
Monday, 10 May, 2010 – 23:00 | One Comment
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!
Monday, 10 May, 2010 – 15:11 | No Comment
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
Thursday, 6 May, 2010 – 19:43 | One Comment
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
Monday, 3 May, 2010 – 17:03 | One Comment
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
Friday, 5 Feb, 2010 – 22:10 | No Comment
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
Wednesday, 18 Nov, 2009 – 18:30 | No Comment
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.