Letter from the Editor

Dear Readers,

First and foremost, I must apologise for the delay between my appointment as editor for the coming year and this first interaction between us. Truly, there is nothing more engrossing and time-consuming in the world than exams and admin. But now that that has passed, it is time for the work to commence with only one small stop along the way. That being a show of appreciation and tribute to my predecessor, Taiga Clark, whose stewardship of The Strand Review the previous year, while not free of controversy, highlighted a dedication to freedom of expression. I can only hope that I live up to the high standard he set.

In the coming year, not only will The Strand Review continue its work highlighting diverse opinions and sparking fascinating conversations, but it will also branch out into new features and formats. When the academic year resumes in September, we at The Strand Review will be releasing articles in the aftermath of the associations' highly popular Port & Policy events, wherein a writer will state their case and make their argument, either for or against each proposition. This is just one of the new features that I hope will give both entertainment and insight to you, our readers, in the coming year.

I have stated many times, alongside others far smarter than myself, that "culture is upstream from politics," and as the years go by and the Left's stranglehold over all facets of the entertainment industry grows stronger by the day and thus more difficult to pry away, it is becoming clear that the balance and power must be shifted away from those who claim to prioritise diversity yet immediately scream and cry foul the moment someone dares to utter an opinion they disagree with. While I make no pretences as to the limits of this publication, that does not mean that while it is under my stewardship, it should not do its damnedest to fight the forces that wish to ruin and impoverish this country and its people in any way possible. That is what we intend to do by asking questions that people may find uncomfortable, by taking stances that some may find indefensible, and by criticising those who are thought to be unchallengeable.

I wish to make known my sincere gratitude and understanding of both the immense privilege and responsibility that have been placed upon my shoulders in making me the steward and custodian of this publication. I look welcome and look forward to any submissions and know that with the brilliant team I have working alongside me, we can continue to make The Strand Review a bastion of free speech and a bulwark against the forces that wish to silence us all.

Yours,

Milo Amis

Editor-in-Chief