Chalked onto a piece of rough wood is a message which reads, “Welcome to the world’s longest occupation! 88 days since last eviction!”. Next to it another sign states despite misconceptions in the news these tents are occupied by army veterans, healers, members of the NHS, office workers – people like me and you. It didn’t cover the fact that most of the tents were probably not active at... 

On the 5th December 2011 a video emerged from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism showing Bell Pottinger Group offering reputation management to the despotic regime of Uzbekistan. Countless human rights groups protest due to the country’s use of child labour, torture and media control. Dozens of journalists and activists are systematically tortured in the country’s jails each day. Leader, Islam... 

July 2008 past UK PM, Gordon Brown, became embroiled in a debate concerning data sharing rules after a civil service department lost data which was claimed to be hidden under an “old pals” regulatory system. In response the UK Information Commissioner, Richard Thomas (succeeded by Christopher Graham in June 2009), released a report lobbying for increased transparency between Government, Private... 

Source: Reuters As of writing this I have safely arrived home from London. Microsoft security kept all employees up-to-date of the London riot situation and eventually many decided to leave and work remotely (one of the beauties of working for the world’s BEST software company!). The atmosphere in London is twofold; of panic and solidarity. Somewhat oxymoronic, ironically caused by morons who choose... 

Rupert Murdoch has been involved in UK politics since he formed a close affiliation with Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s. Having Murdoch on your side assists a politician with winning an election, yet it could also be said that Murdoch carefully chooses the winning horse. There is a sphere of influence which surrounds the man; mostly one constructed of fear. Those who are public figures are careful... 

David Willetts on BBC News A deeply agnostic Universities Minister, David Willetts, appeared on BBC News yesterday morning discussing the possibility of creating extra places for those students who could cover all of their higher education expenses although I must add that this is only a possibility. By every means this is an interesting point of view but one which should be considered at arm’s... 

It was when approaching the station that the leaflet was held out to my face. On the front clearly read “Yes to AV” and connected to that valuable piece of paper was our local Lib Dem. No doubt a pleasant man but when I responded that I was already going to vote ‘Yes’ he provided me with a soft thank you and turned to greet others. Before lighting a cigarette I was lost in a sense of bazzled... 

The new leader of the Labour Party is a heathen? It looks like Joseph Ratzinger’s warning against “aggressive secularism” is becoming a real threat. We shouldn’t let Atheist, Ed Miliband, anywhere near a seat of power. Just look at how moral Joseph Ratzinger’s decisions have been. Oh wait… In an interview on BBC Radio 5 Live this afternoon Ed Miliband revealed that, “I don’t believe... 

For any students reading this blog who are into their social media platforms you will soon discover that many companies have blogging, tweeting or ‘digg-it’-esque guidelines. As the world’s largest software company, Microsoft is not exempt from such guidelines. When you sign that dotted line on the contract you are not only promised work for that period, maybe a salary but also personal discretion... 

Have you ever marvelled over an MP’s wardrobe? I have. With the amount of support for the Liberal Democrats I wouldn’t be surprised if clothes shops start releasing the “Lib Dem Summer Range”. If I were to go into politics in the future then the only way I could decide which party to join would be by colour. I fear red is just a bit too sensually saucy, yellow would not look good against my... 

For the last few months my mind has been eagerly hammering away trying to work out why people have lost their faith in politics. Could it have been the huge issue of the expenses scandal last year? The Labour Party immigration scandal? Perhaps the recent cash for influence scandal? No. Whilst these issues scratched the surface I believe there is a foundational problem. People just don’t care because... 

It was known as the Digital Economy Bill in the real world, #debill (now known as #deact!) on Twitter but from the 8th April 2010 bill became Act. If there were ever an example of parliament not listening then watching the progress of the Digital Economy Bill pass through the House of Lords, House of Commons, to then be granted Royal Assent has to be the pinnacle. The Bill has received much attention...