All articles by Liam Murphy
Liam Murphy
Is it time for the Metropolitan Police to discontinue stop and search?
The Casey report has identified significant issues in the Metropolitan police and advocates for a reset of the stop and search system.
The rise of the dumb city
Smart cars. Smart homes. Smart phones. Smart cities. Smart choice. Or is it? Can smart cities be too tech-savvy for their own good? If so, what is the alternative? Enter the dumb city.
One year on: Afghanistan’s refugees attempt to settle in London
Over one year on from the initial evacuation of Afghan people, is the UK’s capital providing sufficient support to allow refugees to live a secure life?
Is small and sustainable housing really possible? In conversation with Anitra Nelson
With a cost-of-living crisis impacting the UK, we ask Small is Necessary author Anitra Nelson what shared space needs to looks like in a city.
So what’s with all these new planned cities?
Overcrowding, emissions and poverty are just some of the issues that purpose-built cities claim to solve, but do these large-scale projects truly help uplift communities?
Redefining London’s social spaces
Though social spaces have bore the brunt of council budget cuts, businesses and individuals are working to reconnect people and revitalise the city.