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Who are the voters under threat from the Elections Bill?

Lost voices — The government’s proposed changes to the UK’s election laws have been described as an ‘attack on democracy’. Those set to be impacted explain why the bill risks silencing them.

Written by: Maddy Dhesi

Activism

Behind the rise in abuse towards call-centre workers

‘I was in tears‘ — Hostility towards call-centre workers has worsened during the pandemic, and now, staff are speaking out about the horrifying abuse they’ve faced.

Written by: Ella Glover

Music

V9 is bringing his larger-than-life personality to drill music

Murk with a Mouth — Following the recent release of his highly-anticipated mixtape, the rapper talks injecting humour and fun into his sound and challenging drill stereotypes.

Written by: Robert Kazandjian

Photography

The photographer shooting the frenzy of raves and protests

Follow the leader — Aiyush Pachnanda comes alive in a crowd, documenting visceral, kinetic meet-ups with in-yer-face precision.

Written by: Huck

Hip Hop

‘I’m willing to take the repercussions for my music‘

Obongjayar in conversation — As he gears up to release his debut album next year, the Nigerian-born, London-based musician talks refusing to be boxed in and tackling politics head on.

Written by: Max Pilley

Activism

COP26 is our last chance to save humanity

Climate takeover — The climate crisis is rapid, widespread, and intensifying. That's why, to mark the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, we're running a Huck climate takeover.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Activism

Restrained and killed by police: Justice for Seni Lewis

Say Their Names — The family of Seni Lewis remember him as a kind-hearted man with a strong sense of justice. His death at the hands of police devastated his loved ones and inspired a fight to end the use of excessive force against mental health patients.

Written by: Micha Frazer-Carroll

Activism

We must fight plans to raise student loan repayments

Deepening crisis — Government plans to reduce the annual student loan repayment threshold will only drive up inequality within education, writes NUS Vice President, Hillary Gyebi-Ababio.

Written by: Hillary Gyebi-Ababio

Activism

Why incel ideology is spreading through UK universities

Swallowing the Red Pill — Incel ideology is on the rise among young men in the UK, and the prevalence of hook-up culture among students coupled with universities’ failure to tackle misogyny could be fuelling its spread.

Written by: Katie Tobin

Activism

Inside the tensions brewing around the Labour conference

Daily dispatch — Controversial proposed rule changes for electing new leaders and attempts to block Labour for a Green New Deal have made for a fraught start to Labour’s annual Conference.

Written by: Ben Smoke

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