Wali is a recent PPE graduate with a focus on UK and Middle Eastern politics. He brings a unique perspective to both topics due to his lived experience in Swat Valley, Pakistan while it was under Taliban control.
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Last week, Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced the 2025 Budget. Both Reeves and Keir Starmer had promised the public they would not raise headline tax rates, and at first glance, the government appears to have stuck to that promise. However, beneath the surface, many people will still
UK Politics
By Wali Khan - The government is planning to amend the Crime and Policing Bill to introduce stricter measures against protestors who demonstrate outside the homes of MPs, peers, councillors, or any person who has stood for public office, “with the intention to influence them in their role or an aspect
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By Wali Khan - On 26 September 2025, Nathan Gill, a former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and Reform UK’s leader for Wales, pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery after admitting to accepting payments in exchange for making pro-Russia statements while serving as an MEP. This story
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By Wali Khan - Polish team, Legia Warsaw’s fans have been banned from entering Villa Park to watch their team take on Aston Villa in the Europa Conference League. Officials cited safety concerns following extensive reports of violence and disturbances caused by the team's supporters. The British Prime
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By Wali Khan - In an unexpected twist, the Labour Party has announced plans for a mandatory digital ID card. Every adult in the UK would be required to have one, with the stated goal of tackling illegal work. Under the plan, employers would need to use the system to confirm
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By Wali Khan - As a Liverpool fan, I love football. I understand sometimes you just want to watch a match without being reminded of the problems in the world. But the truth is, you can’t leave politics out of sport. Again and again, history shows that sport - and athletes
UK Politics
By Wali Khan - In June 2020, the statue of Edward Colston in Bristol was toppled by protestors and discarded in the city harbour. Colston was a 17th century merchant, who had long been celebrated in Bristol for his philanthropy. His charitable donations to schools, churches and almshouses earned him a
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By Wali Khan Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana announced their new political movement – Your Party – in July this year. In just a few weeks, they have attracted over 700,000 “members,” a figure that has quickly caught public attention. Yet much about the party remains unknown, including its actual name.
UK Politics
By Wali Khan For decades, House of Lords reform has been a recurring aspect of British politics. Promises have been made, but little action has been taken. Consequently, in 2025, the UK still has one of the largest unelected legislative bodies in the world, a chamber stuffed with aristocrats, political
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The flags are going up - as are the number of hate crimes. Do they truly represent national pride, or something else?
Culture
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