Leaders Debate Bingo
So it’s finally here! The first and (thanks to Mr. Cameron) only leaders debate of the 2015 general election. To spice things up a bit and make all of the….
Author: Tom Dare
The Future’s Bright, the Future’s Green?
If you are a Green Party member at present, you could be forgiven for feeling a little deflated over the past week. The endless sea of optimism that seems to….
Parliament Week 2014: Conservative MP Tim Loughton answers YOUR questions
Last year, we at Fortitude Magazine covered Parliament Week, a series of events across the UK aimed at connecting young people to parliament and democracy. The week proved hugely successful,….
Voting and Young People: Why the Youth of Today Are Indifferent to Top Level Politics
We are in the midst of one of the most intriguing periods in British politics in decades. Next year’s general election is unique in terms of its wonderful unpredictability; what….
Leaders Live 2015
The countdown to the 2015 General Election has begun. Battle lines have been drawn. To the left, the Green Party. To the right (a little too far right for some)….
Rise of UKIP Highlights Some of UK Politics’ Biggest Problems
Another by-election, another member of UKIP elected to Parliament. The people of Rochester and Strood have spoken, and while it wasn’t as comfortable as many predicted it would be, Nigel….
Young People’s Question Time 2014
“Politics has probably never been held in worse esteem or more contempt in your lifetime, probably in my lifetime too”. A bold statement by the host for the day –….
Parliament Week 2014: ‘On the Record’ Kicks Us Off With A Bang
So here we are. Parliament Week 2014, set up to encourage young people to become more involved and active in Politics across the nation, starts here. On Saturday The Houses….
Politics and You: 2014 Parliament Week
We are currently experiencing one of the most fascinating periods in British politics in decades. With a general election on the horizon, the next six months will see the Conservatives,….
From Call of Duty to Real Modern Warfare: How Should We Deal With The Radicalization of Young Brits by ISIS?
The name ISIS is one that has become far too familiar to people across the country in recent weeks. One of the biggest worries for Britain in dealing with ISIS….