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Inside London’s new Museum of Neoliberalism

A history of greed — The Lewisham venue examines the way the world – and specifically the UK – has changed since Thatcher and Reagan came into power.

Written by: Tom Usher

Reportage

The fight to save Latin Village is a fight for London’s soul

‘It’s all about money’ — After a long-running battle with property developers, the residents and traders of North London’s Latin Village are now being forcibly evicted.

Written by: Peter Yeung

Art

Spotlighting the forgotten women of photography

Occupy the void — This month, the London Art Fair is celebrating 10 women who blazed a trail for the generations that followed them.

Written by: Hannah Clugston

Magazine

London’s Shaolin warriors are on a quest for self-mastery

Pumped up kicks — In a leafy London suburb, a group of dedicated warriors have carved out a space where they can be the best versions of themselves – mind, body and soul. Welcome to Shaolin Temple UK: a martial arts school where the path to mastery starts within.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Music

Real Lies reflect on how London shaped their new song

Downward spirals — Ahead of the band’s first hometown headline show in three years, lyricist Kev Kharas explores the English capital in its current incarnation – a cruel dystopia, where it’s impossible to live a carefree life.

Written by: Kev Kharas

Activism

Nadia Whittome: Labour’s bright young hope for Britain

Knock Knock: An Election Special — At just 23 years old, Nadia Whittome – the Labour candidate for Nottingham East – stands at the brink of a life-changing election for herself and her country. In this Huck election special, we join her on the campaign trail to find out how she got here, and what she hopes to achieve next.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Tech

How a fake football club exposed Twitter's hypocrisy

#NeverStopNotGivingUp — Caught up in a purge of parody Twitter accounts after fake news barged onto the general election agenda, beloved (and imaginary) non-league side Streatham Rovers now face an existential threat.

Written by: Will Magee

Reportage

Force of nature: the battle to save London’s green spaces

The disappearing city — As the city’s population rises, the future of its green spaces – which are vital for community spirit, physical health and mental wellbeing – are in doubt. Writer Jessica Furseth meets the people trying to save them.

Written by: Jessica Furseth

Photography

Intimate shots of the London Underground in the ’70s

Mind the gap — Between 1970 - 1980, photographer Mike Goldwater wandered the ‘labyrinthine’ system under the city, documenting people as they travelled from place to place.

Written by: Huck

Photography

A journey through Soho’s countercultural history

Those were the days — A new exhibition is looking back on the London neighbourhood’s rebellious peak – a time when it was at the forefront of experimentation, creativity and freedom.

Written by: Miss Rosen

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