What is WFP?
Twitter discussion between Elon Musk and David Beasley highlighted the World Food Programme. Voice of London contacted Jane Howard, a spokesperson of WFP in London, who revealed how this organisation operates. Jane Howard said that…
Politics
Omicron: panic with a sprinkle of racism and xenophobia towards Africans
Social media has been in an uproar due to the release of the new ‘red list’ countries being added to the list by the UK government, which only consists of African nations. On the 28th…
Cat Smith resignation – is it time for proportional representation?
Yesterday, Cat Smith resigned from the shadow cabinet after claiming she “wish[es] to focus more of my time in my Lancashire constituency in advance of the next election”. She was extended an offer to keep…
Last apartheid president FW de Klerk dies at 85
Former South African president Frederik Willem de Klerk, the last president of South Africa under the apartheid regime has died at 85, his foundation has announced. “FW de Klerk died peacefully at his home in…
Yet another gay scandal involving an anti-gay figure
This one involves an orgy, fleeing through a window, and ultimately shattering quarantine rules. The hypocrisy… An openly homophobic, Hungarian politician resigned from the European Council on Sunday after he was caught by police fleeing…
Government allows up to three households to form a Christmas bubble
Three different households can mix indoors in a five-day period between 23-27 December, a Cobra meeting chaired by the Cabinet Office minister, Michael Gove, has announced. The Westminster government and devolved administrations agreed to relax…
Controversy over Patel’s apology
After today’s findings over Priti Patel’s bullying case have surfaced, social media has split in half, showing both anger and loyalty towards the British politician. Read more: Home Secretary backed up by PM over bullying accusations…
Hospitality in decline
It’s been a week since London went into tier two of the lockdown restrictions. In that time much has been made of its effect on the hospitality sector. Pubs and restaurants have born a lot…
If UR Reading This It’s 2 Late: Vol.1: Tony Cokes’ new exhibit showcases African American struggles
Donald Trump, Kanye West, Malcolm X, David Bowie all make an appearance in Tony Cokes’ first UK solo exhibition, If UR Reading This It’s 2 Late: Vol 1. Cokes’ video works combine political and social…
General Election 2019: Party promises – so far
The main parties have been sharing their key policies ahead of the polls opening on December 12. The Conservatives pledge to cut business rates and the Labour Party’s promise to offer free broadband to all…