Generation Y, also known as ‘millennial’s’ are those born between 1982 and 2004. Although the delineation of who the term millennial is referring to varies, Howe and Strauss (2000) are customarily credited with coining the term and they suggest that they are born within these particular dates. This is the generation that are renowned for
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“It’s a Corbyn ting” – Stormzy Grime; London’s mash up of UK garage and jungle music. Rapid, syncopated breakbeats featuring jagged electronic sounds, with a gritty lyrical depiction of urban life narrating a grungy beat. But why, in 2017, did Grime have such an impact on politics? On 18th April 2017, Teresa May called for
Queen Elizabeth II is the current Head of State for the United Kingdom, however, she holds no political or executive power in her own government. The Prime Minister holds the powers of government, while the Queen simply “…undertakes constitutional and representational duties ….” Therefore, Queen Elizabeth II acts to connect government with its constituents by
In another colorful news week, the president was accused of what’s called “slut-shaming” when he fired out a tweet at New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. After tweeting about the president and his shortcomings in a series of multi-day statements, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand implied that the women behind the curtains of Trump’s past sexual assault accusations
What really gets me frustrated is the fact that the politicians up in Stormont are not doing their job. There is still no agreement between the parties, we have no First Minister or Deputy First Minister!! There is no one leading our country!! It confuses me how politicians can surpass deadlines and act like children.
Wednesday, the 8th of November. The scene was set. 25,000 eyes were watching the skies for the plane carrying Priti Patel. Ms Patel was humiliatingly summoned back from Africa for a face-to-face showdown with the assertive and commanding Theresa May. Ms Patel stood accused of lying to Theresa May by having meetings with the Israeli’s