The Year that Was 2016: Part 1
Alex takes a look at the big events from a miserable 2016, including Daesh attacks, Aleppo, Brexit and UK politics.
AuthorAlex Mitchell
My Brexit pet hate
Alex discusses his pet hate surrounding the post-EU referendum debate.
President Elect Donald J Trump: looking forward
Alex reflects on election night 2016 and the result that took many by surprise.
270 to win: A guide to election night & prediction
Alex gives us a guide of what to look out for in America on election night and ends with a prediction of the result
Brexit Court Case: Why the ruling was correct
Alex takes a look at the High Court ruling on Parliament’s right to vote on Brexit.
Corbyn 2.0: What next for Labour?
Alex reflects on the Labour Leadership results and looks towards party unity.
Ireland’s Apple tax deal
Alex takes a look at the EU Commission’s ruling on Ireland’s tax deal with Apple.
Heartbreak for Daley – but sights set on Tokyo 2020
Tom Daley misses out on the individual 10-metre final. Alex reflects on his hard-fought successes – and the lessons he has learned for next time.
Rio 2016: Laugher takes silver
Day 11 at the Olympics in Rio saw us return to the now aqua marine-coloured diving pool for the final of the Individual 3m Springboard Final.
Gold for Laugher & Mears!
Today was a day that will settle the nerves of many Team GB fans and the 3m springboard synchro final will become a highlight of Rio 2016. Things can only get better.