Martyn Andrews

Martyn Andrews is RT.com's senior culture editor and RT UK's social affairs correspondent based in London. Follow him on Twitter @martynandrews

175-year-old dinner club at Oxford taken down by outrage over 'elitism' and lack of diversity Op-ed
An invitation-only dining club at Oxford's Christ Church College, where 13 prime ministers had been educated, has been refused recognition as an official society, after students rose up against it — because of 'elitism.'
Feb 4, 2020 17:29
Doctor Who introduces a black female Doctor, making history... and throwing up a diversity smokescreen against bad ratings Op-ed
Thirteen is an unlucky number, even for an alien Time Lord wanting attention. UK TV classic Doctor Who, amid a massive ratings slump, has unveiled a new incarnation of the lead character – injected with a new level of diversity.
Jan 29, 2020 14:15
Snowflake culture soars as children could be banned from heading balls in Scotland Op-ed
With just over two weeks into the new decade, the UK in 2020 seems less about the roaring twenties, and more about the tedious advances in "cotton wool culture", as Scottish children could be banned from heading balls.
Jan 18, 2020 15:21
Have dementia in the UK? You’re better off flying to Thailand for some quality care Op-ed
Fresh Thai lemongrass soup, the sound of exotic birds, swaying palm trees, and a soothing massage. No, it’s not an ad for a southeast Asian getaway, but a new perspective in UK dementia care.
Jan 15, 2020 07:00
Too flight-shamed to take a plane and can't afford a yacht like Greta? Hitch a week-long ride on a cargo ship Op-ed
The things humans do to save the planet. We're ditching plastic straws, we're told to eat less (or no) meat, and now, instead of taking a plane, we're being flight-shamed into spending 15 times longer traveling by cargo ship.
Jan 13, 2020 06:56
Brits' sexual health is dismal lately, but how much can you blame the government? Op-ed
You would think Brexit is the top concern troubling the UK right now — but Brits are facing a somewhat down-to-earth problem that's causing more than just headaches: the nation's sexual health is in decline, a recent study shows.
Jan 11, 2020 08:48
Cypriots are getting cheesed off as halloumi politics takes center stage Op-ed
Halloumi cheese originated in Cyprus and was initially made during the Medieval Byzantine period. But it’s now embroiled in an EU debate that’s perplexing the people who live there.
Jan 7, 2020 17:16
Golden Globes’ showy tears for Australian fires perfect example of how some disasters seem to matter more than others Op-ed
“Australia, I love you. My heart goes out to everyone in Australia and the animals we have lost”. A rousing politician? No, it’s just US TV talk show host Ellen Degeneres accepting her honorary Golden Globe award Sunday night.
Jan 6, 2020 13:00
In 2020 prepare to eat bugs, bags and weed
While haggis, neeps and tatties typically represent the best of Scottish cooking, 2020 has other plans in a culinary clash of evolution, innovation and sustainability.
Jan 1, 2020 13:42
How 'WOKE' tore through 2019 to become word of the year Op-ed
2019 will be memorable for many reasons: Boris Johnson got elected, Green Book won best picture Oscar, Trump got impeached and Global Language Monitor announced 'Woke' as Word of the Year.
Dec 24, 2019 13:09

Martyn Andrews

Top stories