At the end of the 1972 film The Candidate, newly-elected US senator Bill McKay seeks guidance on what to do next, reflecting a similar sentiment felt by Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey as the party gathers for its first conference since a significant increase in parliamentary representation following the July general election. The Lib Dems’ MPs rose from 15 to 72, marking a notable achievement for the party. As they convene in Brighton, the question of their next steps and strategic direction looms large in the minds of party members and leadership alike.
Full Article
My mother’s words as I fled my homeland ring in my ears
Fatemah, who lost her father to the Taliban at six, pursued education and worked with international organizations in Afghanistan. After the Taliban's resurgence in 2021, she and her husband Zakir applied for the UK’s Afghan Relocations scheme, leading to an emotional farewell to her family before relocating to the UK with their two sons. Need More Context? 🔎
Read more