Serving as a Working Group Member for Newham Council’s People Power Places (2023-2024) has been a deeply rewarding experience. The role has offered a unique insight into the transformative impact community-driven projects can have on our borough, especially for some of the most vulnerable individuals in our area. The project began with a rigorous application

I participated in the East India Company Trail at St. Paul’s Cathedral and conducted research on Charles MacGregor, which has now been published and displayed at the Cathedral. In this memorial, a towering figure cast in stone bears witness to the turbulent past of an army general, Charles MacGregor. At the top of the mural

The Russian-Ukraine war has been a protracted and complex conflict that has drawn parallels to the Soviet-Afghan War of the 1980s. While it’s essential to approach such comparisons with caution, there are worrisome signs that suggest Ukraine may face a fate similar to that of Afghanistan, with the possibility of being abandoned by its Western

The United Kingdom has a long history of offering refuge and asylum to those fleeing persecution and danger in their home countries. Asylum is a fundamental human right enshrined in international law, and the UK has committed to providing protection to those in need. This article explores the asylum system in the UK, including its