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 […]
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Penny Mordaunt replaces Priti Patel
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 […]
What’s it like to be a Brexiteer at university?
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 […]
Should the voting age be lowered?
With Brexit looming over the heads of us Brits, there is no surprise that there are a range of questions constantly being asked. Tayla Mcnab, a 20-year-old from Cardiff said she didn’t vote in the referendum because she hates politics: “I don’t care about it, I don’t take an interest in it so I don’t feel […]
Opinion: What does “no deal” mean?
Over the last year or so, Brexit has thrown up a whole new vocabulary. “Brexiteer”, “remoaner”, and of course, “Brexit” itself are now a commonly used in conversation. But a phrase that has been thrown around and has incited worry among Brexiteers and Remoaners alike is the idea of “no deal”. As Germany today led […]
Cheltenham to host Brexit talk by Hugo Dixon
It has been 134 days since the decision was made upon leaving the EU. Whichever way you voted the 23rd of June was a day of paramount importance. We are now in round six of Brexit negotiations in Brussels and Cheltenham has decided to host their own. Hugo Dixon will be coming to Cheltenham to […]
OPINION: Why Politics matters to me
History defines people by the politicians who lead them. If you take a look at the history books you will see it dominated by political leaders, whether they are Kings, Queens, Prime Ministers, Revolutionaries or dictators. These are the people who determine the direction the world heads in, almost always with huge implications on our day to day lives. My […]
Opinion: Politics cheated on me and broke my heart
“Integrity is doing the right thing. Even when no one is watching.” C.S.Lewis Does truth and integrity really exist within politics? The Head of Government Communications came into University to give a lecture whilst we were studying Politics last year. He discussed how government communications work, how integrity and truth are vital qualities within their […]
Thursday 9th November- LIVE BLOG
Welcome to UoGlos Live’s live blog, where we will be updating you on all the latest stories throughout the day. Follow us on Twitter @jnews_L6 15.30 That’s all from us! We’ll be back bright and early tomorrow! We’ll be back on our radio hourly, and on TV at 12.30pm and 3.30pm. 14.50 ROAD COLLISION Two […]
Gloucestershire PPC lambasts Chancellor George Osborne’s over planned police cuts
Gloucestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has criticised George Osborne’s “dangerous” Police cut plans after confirming he will run for re-election in 2016. Martin Surl says cuts over the last few years have damaged Gloucestershire’s police services and believes the Chancellors plans are bad news for the county. Mr Surl was the independent elected as the […]