Politics / 'Cutthroat' Restore Britain Activist Clashes with Cardiff Students
Yesterday, the Founder of Freedom Watch GB was drowned out by chants of “Refugees are welcome here!” outside Cardiff Students’ Union.
Oskar HyamsHead of Politics
At Gair Rhydd
Head of Politics
14 Sept 2026 – present
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Published articles
Politics / "Appalling!" Timetable Trouble For The Second Year Running
For the second year running, Cardiff University fails to fulfil its timetable commitments. Alex & Oskar dissect the reasons why and the impact it may have on you.
Politics / Arrogance, Alienation and Organisation: PolSoc Senedd Hustings
This account praises the organisation of a student Senedd hustings while questioning how convincingly candidates addressed voters’ concerns.
Politics / UK Prisons: Modern Day Asylums or Palaces of Justice?
A family’s account of a prison death examines how understaffing and gaps in mental health care affect people in custody.
Politics / Starmer Survives the Storm... But the Ship is Sinking
Starmer remains in office after internal pressure, but questions persist about his government's direction.
Politics / The ‘Worcestershire Model’: A Fiscal Blueprint for a Reform Led Government?
Worcestershire County Council's fiscal choices provide a test case for Reform UK's local-government approach.
Politics / Tax Wealth, not Work: The Path to a Stronger United Kingdom
The case for shifting more of the UK’s tax burden from work to wealth to fund public services.
Politics / ‘Turn the Volume Up!’: New York Chooses Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani’s 2025 New York mayoral win is examined through the campaign and its promise of change.
