Cushman Writes

Remembrance is one of the sombre occasions of the year. Brits of all ages congregate in their town centres, churches, and community centres to remember the sacrifices made by those brave men and women all those years before. As someone who used to be a member of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets and a History student at university, I know all too well how important these events are.  Commonly, the events of the First and Second World Wars are the focal point of many discussions for the Remembrance events. However, they are not the only ones. Our older generation's experiences- whom we must thank for their sacrifices and continuation in the face of challenge - were remarkable. The ‘keep calm and carry on’ attitude is often attributed to Brits, as seen in the poems, films, and documentaries depicting these conflicts. As a British student, I might even argue that the experiences of these conflicts are so ingrained in our national identity and psyche. This is because, from a young ag...

So, who really saw Trump’s victory coming? I can’t say I was surprised by Trump’s victory. I went to bed on November 5th, feeling that America wasn’t quite ready for a female president and one who had only been nominated relatively late in the game. I have much admiration for Vice President Harris, who I believe did all she could in a campaign that was quite frankly too short. It was only July when VP Harris took up the role of Democratic nominee. By this point, much of the world and America were beginning to get concerned with President Biden’s advancing age, creating too many headlines. Kamala Harris’s campaign reminds me of the recent General Election here in July. I live in the constituency of Huntingdon – which remained a Conservative seat. Now, there was an excellent campaign run by all candidates – including the Rt. Hon Ben Obese-Jecty MP – but the Labour candidate Cllr. Dr Alex Bulat, I believe, did a stellar job in such a short period. Like Kamala Harris, Dr Bulat face...