LSBU Journalists

Threatening letters, satan-worship and Covid-19: how QAnon has made its way into the UK

Shaakir March 26, 2022 894 Views No Comments

As Brits tackle a third national lockdown, QAnon conspiracy theories, supported by right-wing extremists, have made their way into British homes, affecting the lives of many, regardless of ethnic background. A former QAnon member reveals how he was brainwashed online. According to several former and current members, the rapid spread in QAnon theories ranging from microchipped vaccines to Satan-wor...

David Willetts: a father’s sacrifice to strive for success

Shaakir March 26, 2022 1063 Views No Comments

David Willetts shares his tale of strength and determination in becoming the Defence Editor for Britain’s top-selling newspaper, The Sun, whilst juggling the responsibilities of fatherhood. Sat across me in the cafeteria of News UK, Willetts drinks his white americano and begins reminiscing about his childhood. He grew up in a small market town in rural Northamptonshire called Raunds. Al...

It’s Time to Stop Policing Women in Pop

Shaakir April 11, 2020 1 View No Comments

The #MeToo Movement was revolutionary for women across the world but female artists within the pop music industry are still put under more pressure than their male counterparts. Could this be due to patriarchy and capitalism? It’s time the problem was acknowledged, and something was done about it. Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson and Madonna are some of the women who have influenced society wi...

Case dismissed: a Q and A

Shaakir January 31, 2020 0 Views No Comments

On Road January 2019 Subject: Aasha Shahzadi On a cloudy afternoon, Aasha Shahzadi shared her story as a 25-year-old commercial lawyer in one of London’s most established law firms with me. She starts off by explaining what sparked her passion for law. What got you into law? My initial interest sparked from witnessing my uncle’s residency application. Watching solicitors deal with the...