Category: Politics2

In recent years, Europe has started resembling a laboratory for testing and experimenting with democracy. Far-right parties are gaining ground on the continent like never before, and polls show that right-wing political ideas are becoming more and more popular in nations like Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Finland and Austria. Giorgia Meloni in Italy, Fidesz (the political… Continue reading Democracy under pressure — what Serbia reveals about Europe’s shrinking freedoms

What is fascism? — a myth of national rebirth, an in-group to be defended and the scapegoats cast as enemies within. Calling someone a fascist holds a lot of weight. After all, no one wants to keep company with Nazis (right?—). I’ll admit, I’ve accused a few people of being one myself—I won’t say who,… Continue reading Fascism (for dummies) — how to spot one

Wherever you may look, whether it’s on social media, news networks or even within your local community, there seems to be an undeniable feeling of disdain and hatred, reflected by angry accusations, false news and far-right protests. Within a time of political uncertainty, where the UK’s recently elected Labour government already appears to be crumbling… Continue reading The capitalisation of hate within UK politics

The fact that Nigel Farage’s attitude to risk matches that of the 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—too young to remember Suez—but he was later able to… Continue reading Blair, Farage and political precaution

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.… Continue reading Who is Keir Starmer’s prime ministerial comparison?

An analysis of current events at the White House might seem redundant but is still as important as ever—another decision made by Trump that has not been approved by the correct institutions is impacting the foundation of the United States and is surprisingly closely tied to Trump’s private business life. The demolition of the East… Continue reading The symbolism of Trump’s East Wing demolition

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 or ribbons… 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 misunderstand the role of the judiciary (and of parliament)