Voting on the 5th May – What Difference Will It Make?

Local elections are looming once more, on this occasion being quite unique as people pass judgement on the first coalition government since WWII. Also taking place is a referendum on the voting process, with AV being touted as an alternative to the current electoral process. This, the first of two articles, takes a broad look at some of the issues surrounding voting and elections in the UK.

Women, Weddings, War & Me... (Role Reversal)

My cousin Nel recently visited me in Afghanistan to see what life was like for women in post-Taliban era. I feel she was shocked at some of the things she encountered here in Afghanistan. She felt strongly that men control this country and women are treated as personal possessions, lacking any rights. She also felt that her life in Britain is much better, because the law is not imposed on her in any way; she is free to pray, or fast, or eat halaal food, without this having to be enforced by a government or other individuals.

‘..Britain’s friendship with Pakistan is Unbreakable.’

This was part of David Cameron’s opening remark as he arrived in Pakistan for his meeting with his counterpart Yousaf Gilani. After the customary exchange of pleasantries, PM Cameron proceeded to say a few words about three areas in particular – trade, security and education.

David Cameron encouraged Gilani to continue economic reform, and pledged to increase British business (such as financial services) to increase investments in the country.