Jaimie Redgwick hates politics and that’s why we think she was the best choice to break down all the politics jargon. If you’re anything like me, politics is not your second language. With Brexit and climate change becoming every day terms, I guess it’s time we start to learn. So, let’s start with something simple. […]
After months of negotiations Britain has struck a last minute deal to move vital talks with the EU to the next phase. There will be no ‘hard border’ with Ireland, the Brexit bill will cost somewhere between £35bn and £39bn, and both EU citizens in the UK and UK citizens in the EU will have […]
Remembrance Day is almost upon us, and millions of people are showing their support by wearing a red poppy. This has been the traditional way to commemorate those who fought for us in the Great War, and acknowledge this important event in history. However, some people believe that wearing a poppy is glamorising the military and war, becoming a symbol […]
The European Union’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier has given the UK two weeks to clarify how they will pay their so called “divorce bill”. The ultimatum has been given as the UK and EU enter the next round of negotiation talks. Britain’s Brexit secretary David Davis said that the government had “listened carefully” to the […]
After the announcement from Brexit secretary David Davis that it will be 11pm on March 29th 2019 before we leave the European Union, Gloucester and Cheltenham residents have had mixed responses to the news. In the referendum, Gloucester predominantly voted in favour of Brexit, whereas Cheltenham voted to remain. Some regret how they voted, but others who […]
Britain will officially leave the EU on March 29, 2019, the government has revealed. But what exactly is going to happen in the 17 or so months before the divorce is finalised and the UK becomes a free agent once again? 2017 15 December: The latest instalment of the Star Wars franchise, The Last Jedi, […]
Penny Mordaunt has been appointed to replace Priti Patel as the International Development Secretary. Mordaunt, an MP since 2010, succeeds Patel after she was forced to resign by Theresa May on 8 November. The reason for the retirement? She had engaged in secret meetings with Ugandan officials. Patel was ordered back by the prime minister […]
Cornish pasties, Welsh lamb and Single Gloucester cheese. All these foods have ‘Protected Food Name’ (PFN) status from the European Union, meaning that they can only be made by certain producers, in a certain way. Single Gloucester cheese for example, can only be made in Gloucestershire with a herd of Gloucester cattle and a specific […]
A research agency found that 87% of eligible students at universities voted in the EU referendum on June 23 5 out of 6 students voted to remain in the European Union on the day of the referendum, citing to a need to preserve their right to study, work and travel inside the EU as the […]
3:44 – TV is done and we’re off. We’ve had a busy hour here at UoGlos Live our 3.30 TV bulletin went off without a hitch. We’ll see you next week for our addictions edition. 2.23 – Will the latest Government sex scandal have an effect on our politicians of the future? Bethan Law spoke to […]