Over 200 individuals were polled by Nouse last week, with the intention of discovering student attitudes towards political issues, at a time of heightened interest in national politics due to local elections.
Survey finds 52% of York students have no affiliation to a political party
Boycott as the only effective form of protest
Beth Gandy talks to the Vice President of the European Parliament on Olympic boycott and human rights abuses China
Miliband speaks at York on the future of Labour
When addressing the University of York Labour Club on Friday May 1 it became clear that the 37 year old Ed Miliband is already thinking about the next generation.
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Harsher treatment for anti-social youths says Smith
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith stated last week that antisocial youths who misbehave and intimidate others should be “harassed themselves” and treated strictly as possible by police.
Time for fundamental change in Turkey
Since their landslide victory in June, Turkey’s Islamist Justice and Development Party has increased in power and confidence.
Drop-out rates high after five-year effort
Despite £800 million in government funding, the proportion of students dropping out of higher education is stationary at 22%.
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