This article is part of a series from Backbench’s editorial team which examines this year’s Black History Month from the angle of ‘making history’. The opinions expressed in these pieces are those of the editors themselves, and do not necessarily…
SPOILERS AHEAD. Consider yourself warned. Normal People by Sally Rooney, quite simply, is a perfectly imperfect story about two individuals with very different life experiences who keep finding their way back to one another. The adapted screenplay, available in its…
Every time an election rolled around, I remember begging my Mum to wait until after she picked me up from school before casting her vote. In my head, the polling station was an amazing place where adults went to vote, and I…
India’s water crisis offers a further example of the terrifying effects of climate change and provides a staggering reminder that the world is currently facing a climate emergency. Constant access to water in the world’s second-most populous country is only expected…
Summer is upon us, and that means Love Island has begun for its 5th year running and, in line with previous years, seems to be lacking in relation to body diversity. The show, which has become notable in its promotion…
As little as I want the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, it may come as a surprise to some that I will, in fact, be voting for Labour in the European elections on the 23rd May. As others…
Myself, along with approximately 700,000 others took to the streets of London on the 20th October to protest for a people’s vote, a say on the final Brexit deal. Among the inspiring speeches of unity and the inventive, often hilarious,…
Museums and galleries preserve and showcase our nation’s artistic history and heritage for the future. They provide crucial cultural resources to inspire and educate our creative industries. The social impact of galleries is substantial – they’re not just for tourists…
Why is it that our politicians are mostly men? The majority of people in politics are in fact men and according to the official parliament website, as of the 2017 General Election, only 32% of all MPs are women – a…