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Author: Jess Mahon

FEATURED Latest Politics Spotlight World 

The Pandora Papers: Exposing a shadow economy of the elite

October 10, 2021October 17, 2021 Jess Mahon 0 Comments

As one of the first articles in our innovative Spotlight series, I feel obligated as the Chief Editor to focus

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In conversation with Gina Miller: UELS x PolSoc

February 23, 2021October 10, 2021 Jess Mahon 0 Comments

A collaboration of the Politics Society and Law Society at the University of Exeter saw renowned activist, Gina Miller, lead

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COVID-19 Response Report – The United States

November 8, 2020October 10, 2021 Jess Mahon 0 Comments

‘We have it totally under control. It’s one person coming in from China, and we have it under control. It’s

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COVID-19 Response Report – France

October 30, 2020November 9, 2020 Jess Mahon 0 Comments

Yesterday France entered its second national lockdown, with this expected to be in place until the end of November. These

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The Russian approach

March 25, 2020October 10, 2021 Jess Mahon 0 Comments

The world as we know it is falling apart. Covid-19 is ripping through countries like a post-Chinese fart at a

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‘More strikes: to cross or not to cross the picket line!’

February 25, 2020February 5, 2021 Jess Mahon 0 Comments

Unless you have been living under a rock – and didn’t notice the countless emails in your university mailbox –

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A message to Piñera’s government: Pay attention

February 6, 2020October 10, 2021 Jess Mahon 0 Comments Chile, Pinera, Protest, Revolution, South America

The Chilean people have had enough.   Enough of low wages, high living costs, a poor public health system and crippling

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