The fact that Nigel Farage’s attitude to risk matches that of British establishment is no surprise or mere coincidence. Tony Blair was the first Prime Minister for more than a generation to have been brought up in this sense. He was only three in 1956 to remember Suez, but he was later able to recognise… Continue reading Blair, Farage and Political Precaution
If Napoleon came to power twice, then Sebastian Lecornu’s second government might be just a simple desire of Macron, following the old good French tradition of holding the power in the hands of the right circles. In just a few weeks after Lecornu made an epic “hasta la vista” comeback, France erupted in discontent. With… Continue reading MoneyHaste: Lecornu’s Quest to Renaissance France’s Budget
Neither Attlee nor Wilson Undeniably, since suffering electoral defeat in 2019, Keir Starmer has taken the Labour party further towards the right than under Corbyn; with subsequent electoral success. Resulting from this change of both direction and style the Labour party has experienced, many comparisons have been made about Keir Starmer with former prime ministers. Journalists and commentators have sought to compare Starmer with many former Labour… Continue reading Who is Keir Starmer’s Prime Ministerial Comparison?
In politics, as in life, expectations and realities are two sides of different coins. They are separated by a deep gully and widened daily by intervening variables. For most Brits, at least judging by online polls, the current premiership of Keir Starmer could be likened to a monstrous white elephant that no amount of bows… Continue reading Beyond survival: The Starmer Paradox
Robert Jenrick decries that over 30 judges who preside over immigration issues have previously been associated with “open borders charities”. This, he thinks, is an unconscionable breach of judicial independence. He refers in particular to Bail for Immigration Detainees, a charity for whom multiple judges have previously provided their services as a barrister, pro bono.… Continue reading Judge or politician? How Jenrick might help us understand the role of the judiciary (and of parliament).
The Growing Disconnect Between Political Power and Public Needs In a system built on the promise of democracy, the question remains: does the government still serve the people, or has it become a tool for maintaining the status quo of the wealthy and powerful? In Britain, the idea of government “for the people” often feels… Continue reading The People’s Government: Promise vs. Reality
Keir Starmer’s government hasn’t produced the left-wing momentum many hoped for. The latest YouGov poll shows 72% are dissatisfied with his performance as Prime Minister, spurring support for leftist and liberal challengers who might counter the surging hard-right populist Reform UK. The Green Party has emerged as a clear frontrunner in scooping up disenchanted Labour… Continue reading The Left’s Sultana Question: Unity or Principle?
The upcoming budget will set out the government’s economic agenda for the next year and could end one of its longest running headaches. Newly elected deputy leader of the Labour Party, MP Lucy Powell has called for the removal of the two-child benefit cap, which prevents parents from claiming child tax credit or universal credit on their third or subsequent… Continue reading The Two-Child Cap: Labour’s Defining Decision?
Labour’s shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has said that a Labour government would not raises taxes on wealth, capital gains or higher incomes. She does not, she said, see “the way to prosperity as being through taxation.” Britain is asset rich. National wealth – a mix of property, business, financial and state assets – stands at… Continue reading Poverty in Britain is firmly linked to the country’s mountain of private wealth – Labour must address this growing inequality
Thomas Daw, a Green Party councillor for Wrington, Elections Officer for the South West Green Party and MP candidate for Weston-super-Mare, is passionately committed to addressing some of the most pressing issues facing the UK today, from homelessness and housing to environmental sustainability. During a recent interview, Daw shared his vision for tackling the housing… Continue reading Thomas Daw: a Green voice for the future – fighting for fairness, sustainability and change
