ENRG Debrief

24/06/2022

Following the historic fall in May of and , the has barely been able to recover from it.

Edgar Boldú writes this piece analyzing the fall and what some voices say might happen in the future



https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/06/25/the-fall-of-the-crypto-market-is-this-the-end-or-a-reset/

18/06/2022

Did you know that in India there is a similar movement to the ? They are called

Check the newest article of Glenn Adams going through the rise of the American and the Indian alt-right.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/06/18/politicised-millennials-gaining-traction-online-in-the-u-s-and-india/?fbclid=IwAR2Okb1MQSR1NMNiYAHdZwk5b87vM8Brh_cvYa1hTINQO6Tt9gaw2Qo7nhs

15/06/2022

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/06/15/opinion-british-calorie-count-law-will-harm-people-with-eating-disorders/

Did you know that England passed a calorie count law?
Did you know that this could be harmful to people with eating disorders?

Read the latest opinion piece by Erin Brown explaining the law and why is harmful.

13/06/2022

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/06/13/u-s-baby-milk-formula-shortage-a-look-into-the-causes/

Did you know that there is a massive shortage of baby formulae in U.S?

This article of Edgar Boldú Queralt explains the causes.

Edgar Boldú: The United States is currently living an unprecedented baby formula shortage. According to the retail research firm Datasembly, up to 43% of the formula products were unavailable natio…

10/06/2022

It is the way we deal with the past of the UK or US right?

Eric Kliszcz brings this article highlighting what lessons we can learn from Germany's attitude to its past.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/06/10/what-we-can-learn-from-germanys-attitude-to-the-past/

Eric Kliszcz: Two years ago, I started teaching myself the German language. In doing so, I also began to learn a great deal about the culture and way of life in Germany. One thing I quickly noticed…

08/06/2022

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/06/08/americas-impact-on-scottish-sexual-health-clinics/

The first article of many more to come from Ally Dunne

Read her fantastic analysis of Scotland's sexual health clinics and the impact America has on them.

Ally Dunne: Roe vs Wade has been all over the news. Despite being a U.S.A. specific issue one would think that this has no relevance to the U.K. However, this is not the case. Within the last few w…

29/05/2022

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/05/29/australian-right-ousted-from-power-in-landmark-election/

Check out our latest article, an analysis of the Australian elections

This is the first article after a brief pause. Many more are in the making and are to be published soon.

25/04/2022

We’re back after an Easter break! Tune in at 12 for your weekly politics fix with Thomas and Edgar on ENRG - Edinburgh Napier Radio Group https://radioenrg.net/

Edinburgh Napier Radio Group

15/04/2022

Tune in to ENRG - Edinburgh Napier Radio Group at 12 for a special Easter edition of our show with Thomas and Edgar, this time on a Friday instead of Monday! They’ll be talking Ukraine and the calls for Johnson and Sunak to resign. https://radioenrg.net

Edinburgh Napier Radio Group

12/04/2022

At the time of writing, we have 97% of votes for the first round of the French Presidential election, with a national turnout of 74.8%, so how did it go?

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/04/12/macron-leads-lepen-after-round-one-of-the-presidential-election/

Frederick Valerio Brown: At the time of writing, we have 97% of votes for the first round of the French Presidential election, with a national turnout of 74.8%, so how did it go? The incumbent cent…

06/04/2022

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has defended the salary of the man brought in to turn around Ferguson Shipyard in Port Glasgow, after it was nationalised despite a four-year delay to its ferry project.

Tim Hair was appointed turnaround director in 2019 and had been paid £2 million by the time he left earlier this year.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/04/06/first-minister-defends-pay-of-former-ferguson-shipyard-boss-in-fmqs/

Chloe McDermott: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has defended the salary of the man brought in to turn around Ferguson Shipyard in Port Glasgow, after it was nationalised despite a four-year delay t…

04/04/2022

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28/03/2022

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26/03/2022

In FMQs on Thursday, the First Minster told MSPs that the ‘buck stops with me’ regarding the contract that led to two delayed and over budget ferries being built.

Audit Scotland (an independent body ensuring public money is spent effectively) said the order was given to the Ferguson shipyard against the advice of a key agency and without the normal financial safeguards in place.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/03/25/nicola-sturgeon-to-take-responsibility-over-scottish-ferry-delays/

Chloe McDermott: In FMQs on Thursday, the First Minster told MSPs that the ‘buck stops with me’ regarding the contract that led to two delayed and over budget ferries being built. Audit Scotland (…

20/03/2022

The Russian people shouldn’t be held responsible for the actions of their government. Our writer Edgar has written an in-depth, nuanced piece about Russophobia in Europe and beyond following Putin’s invasion of Ukraine: https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/03/20/opinion-russians-are-not-putin-a-statement-against-russophobia/

Edgar Boldú Queralt: As a result of the invasion of Ukraine, the level of Russophobia in Europe is reaching extreme levels. Russian trees have been expelled from a contest for the best tree in Euro…

17/03/2022

Face masks in shops and public transport are to remain in place until April, despite the Scottish Government’s original plan to scrap face masks rules by the 21st March.

The First Minister announced the delay in scraping the legal responsibility around wearing face masks due to a sharp rise in COVID cases.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/03/17/face-mask-rules-to-remain-in-place-until-april-in-scotland/

Chloe McDermott: Face masks in shops and public transport to remain in place until April, despite the Scottish Government’s original plan to scrap face masks rules by the 21st of March. The First M…

14/03/2022

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11/03/2022

The French Republic will have a presidential election on the 10th April this year, with a general election later this summer. France uses a two-round system in its presidential elections, where if no candidate wins over 50%, then the top two candidates face off in a second round. The second round is expected to take place on the 24th of April, two weeks later.

Read on to find out about the candidates and current polling ⬇️🇫🇷 https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/03/11/french-presidential-election-2022-what-you-need-to-know/

Frederick Valerio Brown: The French Republic will have a presidential election on the 10th April this year, with a general election later this summer. France uses a two-round system in its presiden…

07/03/2022

Tune in to ENRG - Edinburgh Napier Radio Group in 10 minutes for our weekly show! Thomas and Edgar will be discussing the situation in Ukraine as the war enters its 12th day. Listen here: http://radioenrg.net/listen-live-new/

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28/02/2022

We’re live on ENRG - Edinburgh Napier Radio Group in moments! Tune in to hear Thomas and Edgar chat about all things Ukraine following the Russian invasion there last week and outbreak of war. Listen here: http://radioenrg.net/listen-live-new/

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24/02/2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine began just a few hours ago, so how has it played so far?

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/02/24/russia-begins-invasion-of-ukraine/

Frederick Valerio Brown: The Russian invasion of Ukraine began just a few hours ago, so how has it played so far? It may reassure some that the Russian offensive’s first phase has been underwhelmin…

21/02/2022

We’re about to go live on ENRG - Edinburgh Napier Radio Group - this week discussing the UK storms, Covid guidance changing in England, and the situation with Russia and Ukraine! Tune in here: http://radioenrg.net/listen-live-new/

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20/02/2022

On the 14th February, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the special powers and measures given by the Emergencies Act – for the first time in the country’s history. This decision was taken, according to the PM, “to supplement provincial and territorial capacity to address the blockades and occupations”. The blockades have stemmed from protests about mandatory vaccinations and restrictions.

However, some of the measures have been labelled by many as an exaggerated response that oversteps basic freedoms. Organisations such as the Canadian Civil Liberties Association said that the government had not met the threshold, warning that emergency legislation such as the Emergencies Act “should not be normalized”.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/02/20/strong-criticism-over-the-emergency-measures-invoked-by-canadas-prime-minister/

Edgar Boldú Queralt: On the 14th February, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the special powers and measures given by the Emergencies Act – for the first time in the country’s hi…

18/02/2022

A survey of 2,000 adults created by Savanta Com Res for BBC Scotland showed general support for the move to “speed up and simplify” the legal process of gender recognition. The poll showed that 57% were in favour and 20% opposed.

Within weeks, the Scottish Government is expected to bring in new legislation to make these changes to the legal gender recognition process under the 2004 Gender Recognition Act.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/02/18/new-poll-suggests-support-of-easier-process-for-transgender-individuals-to-legally-change-their-gender/

Chloe McDermott: A survey of 2,000 adults created by Savanta Com Res for BBC Scotland showed general support for the move to “speed up and simplify” the legal process of gender recognition. The pol…

14/02/2022

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09/02/2022

Russian authorities shut down the Moscow offices of German broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) on the 4th February, two days after German regulators banned Russian news channel RT from operating in Germany.

The German news broadcaster’s staff were also stripped of press credentials, in what has been called an “unacceptable” move by European Union foreign policy spokesperson Peter Stano.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/02/09/moscow-shuts-down-german-broadcaster-in-retaliation-for-russian-channel-ban/

Eric Kliszcz: Russian authorities shut down the Moscow offices of German broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) on the 4th of February, two days after German regulators banned Russian news channel RT from…

07/02/2022

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05/02/2022

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced that Scotland will receive £290 million to ease the burden of the 54% rise in energy costs.

The sharp percentage increase will mean millions of households will pay an extra £639 a year.

The additional money is from the result of Barnett consequentials from a council tax cut announced by Rishi Sunak in England.

It will be on top of a £200 reduction on energy bills for customers in England, Scotland and Wales in October.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/02/05/scotland-to-receive-290-million-worth-of-funding-to-help-ease-rising-energy-costs/

Chloe McDermott: The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced that Scotland will receive £290 million to ease the burden of the 54% rise in energy costs. The sharp percentage increase will mean millions …

01/02/2022

Hungary will hold a parliamentary election on the 3rd April this year, where most of the parliamentary opposition has united under one coalition to overthrow Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz-KDNP government.

Hungary has become one of the most notorious European nations under Orban, responsible for actively worsening the migrant crisis of the mid-2010s, siding with rogue states and showing an open opposition to democratic institutions and making an informal ally of Poland and specifically their governing P*S party.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/02/01/meet-the-hungarian-coalition-trying-to-overthrow-orban/

Frederick Valerio Brown: Hungary will hold a parliamentary election on the 3rd April this year, where most of the parliamentary opposition has united under one coalition to overthrow Prime Minister…

31/01/2022

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has had to defend his position during a debate in the House of Commons, following a statement he made regarding the publishing of Sue Gray’s report.

The long-anticipated report, which was 12 pages in total, was published on the government’s website earlier today. The report was published as an “update”, as the Metropolitan police stopped the publication of the full findings, given that they will be carrying out their own investigations. Sue Gray’s report summarised that the “gatherings” that took place in government were “difficult to justify”. The report also criticised the level of alcohol consumption in government buildings and the use of the Number 10 garden for social gatherings.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/01/31/boris-johnson-defends-himself-during-heated-debate-after-the-publishing-of-the-sue-gray-report/

Thomas McCann: The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has had to defend his position during a debate in the House of Commons, following a statement he made regarding the publishing of Sue Gray’s report…

29/01/2022

Senior civil servant, Sue Gray, is to release her report on No.10 parties to Prime Minster Boris Johnson without waiting for the conclusion of the police inquiry.

The Metropolitan Police had asked that Ms Gray leave out key details to avoid prejudicing their own inquiries. This means the report Ms Gray releases before the police probe is complete may need to contain some redactions or be changed.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/01/29/sue-gray-will-not-wait-for-police-inquiry-to-release-her-report/

Chloe McDermott: Senior Civil servant, Sue Gray, is to release her report on No.10 parties to Prime Minster Boris Johnson without waiting for the conclusion of the police inquiry. The Metropolitan …

28/01/2022

Russia has faced backlash and warnings from military heavyweights in Europe after its eight yearlong annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in Ukraine accelerated after 100,000 Russian troops were deployed to its border. Despite President Vladimir Putin’s persistent denial of a possible invasion, US President Joe Biden stated that the United States would not hesitate to impose personal sanctions upon Putin himself, as well as placing considerable economic sanctions upon the Russian economy.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/01/28/tensions-between-russia-and-ukraine-escalating/

Glenn Adams: Russia has faced backlash and warnings from military heavyweights in Europe after its eight yearlong annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in Ukraine accelerated after 100,000 Russian tr…

21/01/2022

An ex-Tory MP, Christian Wakeford, has defected to the Labour Party and accused government ministers of blackmailing MPs, including himself.

Mr Wakeford, the Bury South MP, claimed he was told he would not get a high school in his constituency if he did not vote in a certain way.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/01/21/government-ministers-accused-of-using-blackmail-to-keep-mps-in-line/

Chloe McDermott: An ex-Tory MP, Christian Wakeford, has defected to the Labour Party and accused government ministers of blackmailing MPs, including himself. Mr Wakeford, the Bury South MP, claime…

19/01/2022

The House of Lords has voted to recognise misogyny as a hate crime in England and Wales, as the UK government suffered from 14 defeats in the upper house on Monday night and into the early hours of Tuesday morning.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/01/19/misogyny-voted-a-hate-crime-by-house-of-lords/

Emma McAndrew: The House of Lords has voted to recognise misogyny as a hate crime in England and Wales, as the UK government suffered from 14 defeats in the upper house on Monday night and into the…

15/01/2022

Not even one week ago, the famous Serbian tennis player and current world number 1, Novak Djokovic, made headlines after his arrival in Melbourne to play in the Australian Open, starting on the 17th of this month. Upon his arrival, the Australian Border Force cancelled his visa and ordered him to leave the country before being put into a detention hotel, after he declared he was not vaccinated for COVID-19.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/01/15/novak-djokovic-and-the-controversy-regarding-his-australian-visawhat-happened/

Edgar Boldú Queralt: Not even one week ago, the famous Serbian tennis player and current world number 1, Novak Djokovic, made headlines after his arrival in Melbourne to play in the Australian Open…

09/01/2022

2022 has started with what may remind many of the unrest in summer 2020. For the past few days, the Central Asian country of Kazakhstan, with a population of about 19 million people, has experienced an unprecedented wave of anti-government protests, which has sparked violent government reaction and military intervention on the part of Russia and allies.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2022/01/09/kazakhstan-an-explanation-of-the-protests/

Frederick Valerio Brown: 2022 has started with what may remind many of the unrest in summer 2020. For the past few days, the Central Asian country of Kazakhstan, with a population of about 19 milli…

18/12/2021

Two years ago, if someone had said that Russia could soon invade Ukraine, no one would have believed it. However, what may have seemed to be almost a conspiracy theory, today it has become a real threat. Putin has sent over 115,000 troops and wide range tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles near Ukraine’s border. One of the latest reactions to this situation has been the G7 summit in Liverpool publicly condemning the “Russian military build-up near Ukraine” and they have warned Russia of “massive consequences” if it invades Ukraine.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2021/12/18/growing-tensions-over-a-possible-russian-invasion-of-ukraine/

Edgar Boldú Queralt: Two years ago, if someone had said that Russia could soon invade Ukraine, no one would have believed it. However, what may have seemed to be almost a conspiracy theory, today i…

17/12/2021

Unfortunately, the new Nationality and Borders Bill is reality, and has now passed a third reading in the House of Commons with a majority of 67, and it will have a devastating impact on the lives of immigrants and asylum seekers. It seems especially unfortunate timing that this horrendous Bill was passed just a couple of weeks after 27 migrants drowned at sea.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2021/12/17/opinion-the-nationality-and-borders-bill-is-dangerous-and-deadly/

Unfortunately, the new Nationality and Borders Bill is reality, and has now passed a third reading in the House of Commons with a majority of 67, and it will have a devastating impact on the lives …

10/12/2021

The Nationality and Borders Bill passed through the House of Commons this week after attracting some amount of controversy over the implications of what it could mean for the lives of immigrants and asylum seekers in the future.

MPs have given the controversial bill a third reading and it passed to the House of Lords with a majority of 67.

The Bill, which seeks to heavily curb English Channel crossings and change how asylum claims are processed, only received nine minutes of debate on Wednesday.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2021/12/10/nationality-and-borders-bill-explained/

Chloe McDermott: The Nationality and Borders Bill passed through the House of Commons this week after attracting some amount of controversy over the implications of what it could mean for the lives…

09/12/2021

An official statement has been released by the Metropolitan Police stating they will not investigate any possible breaches of Covid-19 restrictions by senior members of the government at an alleged Christmas party last year.

The allegations of a party amid a lockdown, surfaced after a video was published and shared by ITV News yesterday. The clip showed the former spokesperson for the Prime Minister, Allegra Stratton ‘joking’ about how wine and cheese was served and there was no social distancing in place.

https://enrgdebrief.wordpress.com/2021/12/09/met-police-will-not-investigate-downing-street-christmas-party/

Chloe McDermott: An official statement has been released by the Metropolitan Police stating they will not investigate any possible breaches of Covid-19 restrictions by senior members of the governm…