Grace Rowling Brexit is a term made up by a journalist in 2012 to shorten the phrase ‘Britain’s exit from the European union’. Brexit is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (EU).
Tag Archives: Politics
SASB Students in Government – Scottish Youth Parliament
Katie Hunter | Depute Editor-In-Chief Faith Sindick | Reporter
Trump’s Polarizing Response to NY Terror Attack and Hefty Security Budget Cuts
Eleanor Service | Reporter In the wake of the tragic events that took place in New York on October 31st, President Trump has had a characteristically extreme and relatively polarizing response. He took to Twitter to say: There have been many people questioning the President’s response to this tragedy, saying that following this attack Trump has called for immediate policy change, but in the wake
Catalonia Declares Independence
Erin Seils| Reporter The Catalan parliament has declared independence from Spain. This motion was approved by Catalan MPs with 70 in favour, 10 against, and two abstentions in the 135-seat chamber. Some have shown their support for the movement – Finnish MP Mikko Kärnä, tweeted shortly after the declaration was made: Congratulations to the independent Republic of #Catalonia. Next week I will submit a motion to
Pence Walkout: Patriotic Protest or Planned PR?
Eleanor Service | US Vice-President Mike Pence walked out of an NFL game on Sunday, supposedly in protest after players refused to stand during the National Anthem. But, there has been heated debate over the validity of the protest, as many claim it was a pre-planned PR stunt.
Catalexit?
Ritty Tomichen | Reporter Catalonia situated to the North East part of Spain, home to FC Barcelona, the Sagrada Família and the Picasso Museum. A rich, vibrant region of Spain which has contributed immensely to the country. So why the illegal independence poll? On the 1st of October, 2.2 million took to the polling station to cast their vote on independence from Spain. 90% backed to
Weighing Up: UK Party Conferences Take Place
Rachael Smith | Reporter Conferences for the British political parties are concluding this month, with many taking place in various city centres – here’s what you have to know.
S2 In Action At Holyrood
Lewis Mcpartlin | Reporter On the 21st of September 2017 a group of second year students embarked upon a trip to the Scottish Parliament Offices. The purpose of the Visit was to view the BBC ‘s animation, illustrating pupils’ ideas of how the world will be in 50 years time. St Andrews and St Brides was chosen to attend along with Glasgow Gaelic school, due to
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