Johnson is in real trouble now

21st January 2022

At the time of writing (Wednesday 19th January), it seems to me that Johnson’s position as Prime Minister is hanging precariously in the balance. For the past few weeks, he and his Conservative Party have been facing growing outrage regarding ‘partygate’ – a series of allegations about parties attended by Conservative ministers during the 2020 Summer and Winter lockdowns. An inquiry, headed by Sue Gray, a high-ranking civil servant, is due to come out next week, which will shed some light onto the inner goings on of Downing Street during this period. Yet, it is only as of the past few days that I have begun to take seriously the potential prospect of Johnson’s removal as PM of this country.

Johnson is in real trouble now

A rise in the standing of women in Japan is killing the Geisha Industry

21st January 2022

Geisha are Japanese performing women, professionals in dance, hosting, and often various traditional instruments. They are usually recognisable from their stark painted white skin, bright red lips and customary kimonos, and are historically a staple of Japanese entertainment. Dating back hundreds of years, they could often be found working at teahouses or walking the streets of Kyoto’s Geisha District. Their primary clients were traditionally entirely male, yet the 21st century has transformed their company and performance into tourist favourites.

A rise in the standing of women in Japan is killing the Geisha Industry

What are the consequences of the Sokovia Accords?

14th January 2022

I have loved watching superhero films for as long as I can remember. Something that has always interested me was the management and intricacies around superpowered rights within these worlds. It’s fascinating how different franchises tackle what would happen in reality if such powers were real, as we have seen in the past how people have been discriminated against for being different. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) this is touched upon with the film Avengers: Civil War around the laws of superpowers.

What are the consequences of the Sokovia Accords?