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Keir Mather

Russia’s intolerance cannot be ignored

By forgetting Chechnya’s ‘gay purge’, we risk being complicit with Putin’s oppressive agenda

On That Point: Thank you, David Hockney

Keir Mather is profoundly moved by the work and life of David Hockney

On That Point: Safe spaces and politicians

Keir Mather argues that safe spaces cannot be extended to politicians without eroding democratic principles

On That Point: Hitchens and Chechnya

Keir Mather is less than impressed by the snap election and argues that it is imperative we help the oppressed gay community of Chechnya

Labour members must stay in order to save the Party

Keir Mather argues that, following Labour's failure to expel Ken Livingstone, membership is not only morally justified, but necessary

One thing I’d change about Oxford…Self-loathing

Keir Mather mourns the constant attacks upon Oxford and advises its students to be proud of the University