Category: Current Events

Bits and pieces which are relevant to the day they were posted

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Thursday, 11 January 2018

VIDEO: Review of the Year 2017 – 11 January 2017

Andrew Burdett presents his review of 2017, from the banks of the Thames at Marlow where it all began. Featuring Brenda from Bristol, Theresa May’s P45, and an ‘Ohhh Jeremy Corbyn’ banner… plus Andrew’s favourite personal moments from the year.

Theresa May looked weak and devastated at the Maidenhead parliamentary election count.

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Friday, 9 June 2017

Post-Election: May’s Day of Dismay – 9 June 2017

After the surprise election, the shock results. Andrew Burdett rounds up the political events that led to a hung parliament and Theresa May’s humiliation.

Concert-goers walk away from the Manchester Arena following a bombing there.

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Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Column: Strangers’ kindness outshines our callous foes – 23 May 2017

The kindness of strangers has outshone the callousness of foes, says Andrew Burdett. Here he rounds up the actions of community-minded, everyday heroes.

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Tuesday, 3 January 2017

VIDEO: Review of the Year 2016 – 3 January 2017

From Shakespeare’s birthplace, Andrew Burdett presents his review of 2016, “a most dramatic twelve months”.

David Cameron announces his resignation from the role of Prime Minister – just the start of a long week in politics.

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Thursday, 30 June 2016

EU Referendum: One Week On – 30 June 2016

The UK needs a strong government and equally strong opposition in place to take the country forward in these unprecedented times.

Labour party leader, Ed Miliband, announcing his resignation in wake of shock election results.

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Friday, 8 May 2015

General Election 2015: What a Difference a Day Makes – 8 May 2015

These last 24 hours have been butcherous, thrilling, and entirely unpredictable — the complete opposite of how things felt this time yesterday. What a difference a day makes.

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Thursday, 7 May 2015

General Election 2015: The Polls Are Closed – 7 May 2015

We’ve all known (although inside the bubble no one’s dared admit it) that this election will conclude inconclusively. By the time the sun comes up tomorrow, we really will be nonethewiser as to who the Prime Minister will be.