Hersh ThakerJan 15, 20245 min readDerailing Dysfunction: Can a Labour Government Revive Britain’s Railways?British Railways need reform, and only Labour seems ready to address it.
Hersh ThakerSep 4, 20235 min readLeicester's divisive election calls for fresh leadershipThis article was originally published with Leicester Gazette. Earlier this year, I had the privilege of standing as a Labour Party...
Hersh ThakerJul 18, 20234 min readThe Labour Party's Relationship with India: A Critical Path for the Next DecadeThis article was originally written for and published by iGlobal as part of my regular column. Earlier this month, Keir Starmer...
Hersh ThakerFeb 8, 20235 min readA fresh new way to look at economic development and growth: The Doughnut.A review of Kate Raworth’s book, Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think like a 21st Century Economist. This article was originally...
Hersh ThakerFeb 1, 20235 min readReflections on the Interfaith Leaders Fellowship on Climate change at Duke University.I was selected to participate in the Youth Interfaith Leaders Fellowship on Climate Change, a collaboration between Duke University and...
Hersh ThakerJan 24, 20233 min readHow Amsterdam became a cycling NirvanaThis article was originally written for and published on my Medium channel. There’s hope for all cuties. Amsterdam wasn’t always the...
Hersh ThakerDec 5, 20223 min readLeicester: A Role Model City for Diversity and IntegrationThis article was originally written for and published by iGlobal as part of my regular column. According to the latest ONS census data,...
Hersh ThakerOct 24, 20223 min readRishi Sunak is a testament to the success of the British Indian story.The conservatives haven't gotten much right in 12 years, but they have given us a British Indian Prime Minister.
Hersh ThakerOct 31, 202116 min readDoes climate change require a shift in our paradigm, or can we rely on technical solutions? Introduction The American Ecologist Garrett Hardin describes the problem of unencumbered population growth as a "Tragedy of the Commons"....
Hersh ThakerSep 30, 20213 min readIt’s all bad news in energy right now but let's take a glimpse into the future. The last few weeks have served as a stark reminder about the fragility of our energy supply chain. A 250% rise in wholesale gas prices...
Hersh ThakerAug 15, 20213 min readWe need to prepare for the worst impacts of climate change. This blog was originally published in my regular column for iGlobal News. Investing in the transition to a lower energy system is...
Hersh ThakerJan 16, 20211 min readSpeaking about WhatsApp’s new data privacy policy on BBC Radio LeicesterI was invited to share my thoughts on WhatsApp's updated privacy policy and what it means for UK consumers.
Hersh ThakerJan 1, 20211 min readSupporting the vaccine roll outTo say the vaccine roll out is in full flow would be a slight overstatement but with over 700,000 people now vaccinated in the UK at the...
Hersh ThakerDec 5, 20206 min readResponse to Leicester City Draft Local Plan 2020 - 2036This response was sent to the Leicester City Council's planning office in response to their call for views on future planning policy....
Hersh ThakerNov 15, 20201 min readTalk on Climate Change at iGlobal's 'Diwali Fest'As part of the iGlobal virtual Diwali celebrations i was invited to join a panel of guests to discuss the impacts of the current climate...
Hersh ThakerJun 23, 20201 min readTalk on environmental leadership with NHSF UKI was delighted to join Gopal Patel on a virtual panel with students from the National Hindu Students Forum UK to discuss environmental...
Hersh ThakerMay 20, 20204 min readCreativity in Crisis Publication: A false sense of hope on the climate crises?(This article was published in "Creativity in Crisis - Micro Stories From The Macro Pandemic".
Hersh ThakerMay 16, 20203 min readResponse to Electric Vehicle Rapid Charging Policy PaperFocus on motorway charging is welcome but is the Electric Highway network hindering progress? The government has set out its vision...
Hersh ThakerMay 9, 20193 min readThe UK went a week without using coal last week and here's why it matters. The UK went a record 1 week without using coal to generate the UK’s electricity, a feat not achieved since the start of the industrial...
Hersh ThakerJan 12, 20191 min readHow did your constituency vote in the 2016 referendum?As we loom closer to the inevitability of a Peoples Vote and prepare to mobilise for the campaign, click here how your constituency and...
