Category Archives: Politics

Interview with Oliver Wright

Posted on May 5, 2011 by jonbryant123

Back in March, I was part of a group of Journalists who had the opportunity to interview Oliver Wright, news editor of the Independent and former student at the University of Sheffield about the Liberal Democrat conference.

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al-Qaeda leader shot dead.

Posted on May 5, 2011 by lplace12345

The world seemed to breathe a sigh of relief when the news filtered through that al-Qaeda leader, Osama Bin Laden, had been shot dead by American troops. But should we believe everything we read?

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“AV is a compromise and compromises don’t work in politics”

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Cara Louise Lawson

Labour Councillor Terry Fox gives his opinions on the proposed and current voting systems.

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Sheffield’s Jobseeker claimants double

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Cara Louise Lawson

Over 15,000 Sheffield residents are receiving job seekers allowance, a figure which has almost doubled since 2008.

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Protest against cut to children centres

Posted on February 23, 2011 by jonbryant123

Demonstrators were protesting outside Sheffield City Council earlier this afternoon over proposed budget cuts for local children centres. 

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