Social media politics and the art of image curation
Holly Simms discusses how politicians and public figures shape their online perceptions, and the consequences for politics and democracy.
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Starmer relaunches UK into European politics
Holly Simms discusses the UK’s shift into the centre of European politics as Starmer takes decisive charge over our relationship with Ukraine
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Shock as Reform UK leads its first YouGov poll
Holly Simms discusses the impact of the rise of Reform UK on the face of UK politics.
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Ceasefire: can life begin to be protected in the mist of death?
Holly Simms asks whether the Ceasefire will last faced with mounting pressure and violence.
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The Canadian Liberal party leadership race: who will it be and what do they pledge?
Holly Simms discusses the potential candidates for Canadian liberal leadership in the face of an upcoming election.
Read moreTrumped again: what does Republican victory mean for women around the world?
Holly Simms discusses Trump’s past and present attitudes towards women’s reproductive rights, questioning what further damage he may enact in the next four years.
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The Durham graduate stereotype: is the lifestyle really all it is cracked up to be?
As graduates start to think about their next steps, Holly Simms discussed the extent to which holding a degree from Durham can really make a difference to your future.
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Chain reaction: the alteration of Durham businesses and closure of Brooklyn Pizza Slice
Holly Simms recounts memories of newly closed Brooklyn Pizza Slice and what this means in relation to the wider issue of Durham’s commercialization.
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Jacinda Ardern: reflections on a political icon’s time in office
Following her marriage to her longtime partner, Holly Simms reflects on Jacinda Ardern’s time as Prime Minister of New Zealand and argues that her legacy will be that of a political icon.
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Annual Durham ritual: Flocking to real estate agencies and fighting for accommodation
Holly Simms discusses what has become a recurrent theme in Durham: students’ struggle amidst housing crisis in Durham.
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