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Category: Politics

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Dr Francis Jegede, Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Diplomacy at the University of Derby, discusses the importance of empowerment of women.

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Melanie Powell, Senior Lecture in Economics at the University of Derby, gives her verdict on Chancellor Philip Hammond's announcement of his Autumn 2018 Budget.

Melanie Powell, Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Derby, gives her pre-Budget view on what the Autumn 2018 Budget might have in store.

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The UK has experienced thousands of terror attacks since 1970, according to the Global Terrorism Database. So, can terrorism ever be tackled?

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Dr Ruth Larsen, Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Derby, gives a brief history of royal weddings ahead of Prince Harry and Megan Markle tying the knot.

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Dr Ruth Larsen, Senior Lecturer in History, talks about the history of women in politics and how they 'officially' gained the right to vote in 1918.

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Caroline Ball, Librarian at the University of Derby, discusses why Wikipedia needs shaking up to address the lack of representation of women.

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Professor Keith McLay discusses the criticism surrounding the British Army's new recruitment campaign, which promotes the emotional support given to troops.

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Homophobia, biphobia and transphobia are still prevalent in the UK, so it is clear that the fight for LGBT+ equality is not over yet.

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Melanie Powell and Eugene Michaels, Economics and Finance Division at the University of Derby, give their view on the Chancellor's Autumn Budget 2017.