The Labour Party never does itself any favours, does it? With the government in disarray, Labour had a real chance to put a credible plan forward as an alternative ahead of this May’s local elections. Instead, the party has imploded,…
The 2019 general election was a huge moment for the United Kingdom – one that proved to be vital in our exit from the European Union. But if you wanted to find an example for the term ‘double-edged sword’, this…
It’s strange how much things can change in a year. After winning a handsome majority in the December 2019 election, even those who voted for the Conservative Party were losing their patience with the government in the latter stages of…
Brexit has divided our country – there are no two ways about it. Ever since that historic referendum on 23rd June 2016, certainty has eluded us, even when Boris Johnson’s withdrawal agreement was passed shortly after last year’s general election.…
Well, it has taken me over a fortnight to recover from all that drama. Joe Biden did something a presidential candidate has rarely done in turfing Donald Trump out of office after one term, something which has not occurred since…
The Labour Party really are in a tricky situation at the moment, aren’t they? You would think with the number of problems Boris Johnson and his party currently have, Labour would come together to fight the Tories on two of…
This article is a response to our ‘Making History’ campaign for Black History Month. If you would also like to submit a piece for this, please get in touch at editor@bbench.co.uk. Former Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott is someone who…
The Liberal Democrats have not recovered from the 2015 general election. The 2010 General Election put the then leader Nick Clegg in a very difficult position. To either take the opportunity to form a coalition with the Conservatives with the…
One month ago, Germany’s parliament passed a law forbidding “gay conversion” therapy for those under 18. As well as punishments for those offering the service to under-eighteens, parents could also be prosecuted if they pressure their children to take part.…
George Floyd’s death was shocking – nothing short of murder in my eyes. The first person you look to in this type of situation is the person right at the very top of your country. For the United States, this…