Britain’s fiscal time bomb: Too many pensioners, too few babies
Lex Gillard and Cianan Sheekey argue the need for Triple Lock reforms and pro-natalism to prevent our demographic crisis.
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Cianan’s Column: Transfer chaos ahead of GW17
It appears a lot of people read this column, given that over 800,000 people have brought in Wilson ahead of GW17. That, or they saw his masterful 16-pointer at the weekend and are vehemently knee-jerking. I’ll let you decide. But, in all seriousness, if you can afford a two-week punt,...
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Cianan’s Column: GW16: Transfers here, there & everywhere
Firstly, this week’s column can only begin one way, with a thank you to Manchester United midfielder Fernandes. GW15 was one of my worst weeks in FPL history, a sentiment many would share, and yet his 18-pointer saved us from the brink of outright destruction. The Portuguese maestro is still...
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Grading algorithms threaten degree credibility, claims OfS
The higher education watchdog for England, the Office for Students (OfS), has warned that degree-awarding procedures at universities are overly generous and risk undermining academic integrity. The regulator’s recent report highlighted that “inherently inflationary” practices being used at English universities, such as over-reliance on algorithmic marking and dismissal of a student’s lowest mark, misrepresent the achievements of students and...
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Cianan’s Column: GW15: Pep roulette, Penandes, and Pope
Given the weekly nature of this esteemed column, I’m writing this article focused on GW15 in the midst of the mid-week GW14, as the Wednesday night fixtures are being played. There may have been some crucial developments between now and when you read this, and though the spirit of my...
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Cianan’s Column: GW13/14: Free hit frenzy and mid-week madness
Welcome to the first iteration of Cianan’s Column covering two gameweeks, as a result of GW13 ending and GW14 beginning within only a day of each other. Our esteemed Sport Editor will (quite rightly) mention the exorbitant wordcount, so let’s stop wasting time and get into it. Firstly, GW13. My...
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But seriously, what is the point of Your Party?
Throughout the brief history of Your Party, I’ve been there: from its amateurish formation, to its disingenuous marketing, to its ego-fuelled spat with the Greens. I’ve developed somewhat of a reputation for it. When I took the pitch for this very article, I was met with a comedic remark from...
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Cianan’s Column: GW12: Ready for the run-in?
By run-in, I mean the period from now until the 26th of March next year, wherein (excluding bouts of FA Cup action) we have no FPL breaks, alongside several mid-week gameweeks (including the upcoming GW14). So adorn your planning hats, for there’s a lot of football to think about heading...
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Mamdani shows the Democrats how to win – and how to lose
Zohran Mamdani, the new Mayor-elect of New York City, has something special. He’s a campaigning marvel who has mobilised social media in a way few politicians ever have, and in that sense, he is a trailblazer. He’s also far more left-wing than the average Democrat, yet he defeated the more...
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Cianan’s Column: GW11: Fortune favours the faithful
Last week, we talked at length about whether to sell or stick with Chelsea’s Pedro and Arsenal’s Gyökeres. It’s clear that, for GW10 at least, sticking was the right choice, with both players hauling (though the latter still needs to be transferred out, as injury sees him face time on...
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Cianan’s Column: GW10: Where do we go from here?
Approximately 70% of us are living in a cruel, cold, Van De Ven-less world. His 23-pointer against Everton has saved the gameweeks of everyone who owned him, dooming everyone else, as most of the top-owned FPL assets (Haaland, Semenyo, Pedro, Kudus, etc.) failed to haul. To quote the official FPL...
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Why you should love Halloween
Love it or hate it, Halloween certainly has a divisive quality. Many of you will already have staunch, stubborn views on the holiday. You should, however, be in the former camp, revelling in October’s thematic ornamentation and joyous activities, whether it be an adrenaline-pumping thriller or the simplistic pleasure of...
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Cianan’s Column: Let’s talk GW9
FPL GW9 is right around the corner, and there’s no time to waste – the Friday deadline is fast approaching; read on to learn the key knowledge necessary to take this weekend’s football by the horns. Don’t sell Pedro. He may have been deeply frustrated over the past four weeks,...
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