Oskar HyamsHead of Politics
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At Gair Rhydd
Head of Politics
14 Sept 2026 – present
Current role
Published articles
Politics / “Gen Z of All Nations, Unite!” French Students Protest Underfunding
What might a Cardiff student think about the French protests?
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.
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.
