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EU Referendum: Take the power back and vote

No, this is not another carefully worded, politically motivated article encouraging you to tick a particular box in the vote on June 23. When you drop that ballot paper into the box, inevitably you, along with millions of others, will question – “was that really worth it?”. Realistically, what can...
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By , May. 28, 2016

EU Referendum: A Commonwealth perspective

Ever since PM David Cameron announced the EU in-out referendum date, both the Leave and Remain campaigners have been eagerly making their cases. The importance of this referendum is undoubtable. Britain’s future economic and political orientation hang in the balance. The media, quite understandably, has been focusing on the perspectives...
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By , May. 28, 2016

Review: ‘King Lear’

An ageing monarch. Three daughters. A kingdom divided. The story is familiar, we think we know it. The conniving, false, mean-spirited Goneril and Regan cheat the “more sinned against than sinning” King Lear, and drive him mad. The kind-hearted and virtuous daughter Cordeila, on the other hand, risks telling truth...
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By , May. 28, 2016

Psychoactive substances: the end is high

A new law is set to criminalise the sale of ‘psychoactive substances’, otherwise known as legal highs. Although the possession of legal highs won’t be illegal, the supply, possession with intent to supply and importation of the substances will be. Not only will these be criminal offences, they’ll also carry...
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By , May. 27, 2016

Brexit: coming to a theatre near you?

There’s been plenty of talk about what Brexit would mean for trade, freedom of movement and the economic impact on Britain, but by leaving the EU, we could potentially threaten the reputation of London as a cultural capital of the world. Quitting the EU may affect London’s ability to notably...
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By , May. 26, 2016

Review: A Hologram for the King

There are some actors who can do no wrong – Tom Hanks is the optimal example of this, a man who oozes niceness and always delivers no matter what the role. When I watched the trailer for A Hologram for the King, I thought it looked middling, but I resolved...
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By , May. 24, 2016