The Blue Shell and you: How your views are shaped by Mario Kart

You can tell a lot about a person by how they play Mario Kart. The sweetest person you’ll ever meet … More

The accidental politician: Charles Kennedy remembered

“If all else fails, I suppose there’s always politics”. If there were any words to hear from their career advisor … More

The Tories are back. And their first act as newly-instated governing body of the country? An issue so important it … More

Most internet users are vaguely familiar with the concept of “fandom”. For those not in the know, it is a … More

Since 19th November last year, Nicola Sturgeon has been the First Minister of Scotland and by extension one of the … More

Politics is a messy business but, unfortunately, it rules our lives in a very literal sense. So, what can we … More

When I heard about the passing of Nelson Mandela I was in a pub on Great Western Road. A pal … More

While utterly ludicrous and a sorrowful reminder that parliament is dominated by richer, more frivolous versions of Bertram Wooster, I … More

The advent of the Arab Spring sent a democratic surge through the Middle East, inducing hopeful protests and fearful repressions … More

Politics is very serious business in the UK. No, really. Apart from The Thick Of It, through what medium do … More