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The Flaws of EU Idealism

January 23rd, 2008  |  Published in Journal

Tom D editedTom Daltas

Tom Daltas is a PPE student at York University. He uses Turkey’s EU bid as an example of how incautious expansion based on idealism alone is not a step towards a more powerful and integrated Europe for the New Generation.

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The Future of the Arts

January 23rd, 2008  |  Published in Journal

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Vernon Ellis recently retired from his position as International Chairman of Accenture where he remains as a Senior Advisor. He is also Chairman of the English National Opera and The Classical Opera Company and is a trustee of several other musical groups and of the Royal College of Music. His involvement in both the arts and business put him in a perfect position to analyze the necessity of sufficient investment in the arts. Read the rest of this entry »

A New Generation of Female Politicians

January 23rd, 2008  |  Published in Journal

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Jennifer O’Mahony

Jennifer O’Mahony is an NGS member reading English Literature at York University. Following “Ladies First” she analyses the role of female politicians for the New Generation and discusses why it’s about time they were taken seriously.Jennifer O’Mahony is an NGS member reading English Literature at the University of York. In this article she analyses the role of female politicians for the New Generation and discusses why it’s about time they were taken seriously.

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Having Faith In Politics

January 4th, 2008  |  Published in Journal

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Will Heaven is an English and Philosophy undergraduate at York University. Religion is far from disappearing in British culture and politics and Will argues how in a tolerant society we should not fear its presence, rather utilise it as a positive force.

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Rural Communities for a Modern Age

November 4th, 2007  |  Published in Journal

David Drew editedDavid Drew MP

David Drew MP for the Stroud constituency has been involved in the issues of rural communities for many years. In his article he outlines a plan for reform and the importance of being committed to the development of rural Britain.

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Fat Chance

October 23rd, 2007  |  Published in Journal

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William Clarke

Is Britain in the grips of an obesity epidemic or is it just another scapegoat for deeper problems with the NHS? William Clarke, English student at York University, looks at the prejudices facing the clinically obese.

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Ladies First

October 23rd, 2007  |  Published in Journal

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Lily Eastwood

NGS member and former journal editor, Lily Eastwood, looks at the confusing cocktail of feminist ideals and female submission facing women of the New Generation.

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Globalisation; A Shared Vision

October 23rd, 2007  |  Published in Journal

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Paul Addison, an NGS member reading Politics at Salford University, gives an in depth analysis of the positive changes that the New Generation can harness from globalisation.

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Direct Democracy; A Radical Agenda for Change

October 23rd, 2007  |  Published in Journal

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Douglas Carswell was elected MP for Clacton in 2005 and runs directdemocracy.co.uk. In his article he outlines how local government is the key to reforming and legitimising our political systems and instigating real democracy.

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The Politics of Young People

July 23rd, 2007  |  Published in Journal

Jo Swinson editedJo Swinson MP

Jo Swinson is one of the youngest MPs in the House of Commons. Her article takes a fresh look at political participation, encouraging young people not just to be seduced by the glamour of popular political campaigns, but to recognise the importance of institutional politics.

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