Rape is on the rise throughout Britain, yet less than 1 per cent of reported cases result in a successful prosecution — so why isn’t the government doing more about it, asks BECK ROBERTSON
Beck Robertson


The monarchy is a central British institution — but central to all the worst aspects of our nation, from colonialism to aristocratic privilege, class inequality and undemocratic elite rule. It's time we voted on it, argues BECK ROBERTSON

The government must urgently address hidden homelessness, introducing a package of adequate welfare provisions along with landlord regulation and access to habitable, affordable housing, writes BECK ROBERTSON

After 14 years in power, PM Sheikh Hasina’s regime has become increasingly ruthless – rigging elections, oppressing journalists and disappearing opponents – yet the West is silent on this human rights crisis, reports BECK ROBERTSON

BECK ROBERTSON looks at how poverty has exacerbated the incidence and seriousness of mental health issues in the population

Has Tory corruption influenced British public health policy and what is the extent of Covid cronyism, asks BECK ROBERTSON