With Labour’s mixed showing in this May’s elections, Antony Tucker argues that major changes are needed to revive the party’s electability. With the results of the council, Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly, Police and Crime...
Examining Ken’s history of controversy and his historical illiteracy, Sam Glover argues that Ken Livingstone’s time in the Labour Party should be over. Who would’ve thought it? Ken Livingstone has finally been suspended from...
Most people would disregard a date as little more than a given, but the chosen date for the EU referendum may not be as impartial as it seems. On 5 May, the UK will...
Almost all Labour MPs are europhiles, so why is the party divided about the EU? Ask Jeremy Corbyn. Though calm and competent, the “In” campaign in the EU debate is not faring well. A...
The government has just spent £9m on pro-EU leaflets for every household. Ryan Curran has a simple message for the Brexit camp if they want to win: get over it. Naturally, if you begin...
Sex, spanking, scandal – John Whittingdale’s relationship with a dominatrix hit the headlines last week. So what? You could be forgiven for thinking that privacy is dead. In an age where people choose to...
After decades of near political irrelevance in Scotland, are the Conservatives finally undergoing a revival under Ruth Davidson? For decades, the Conservatives have remained a near political irrelevance in Scotland. Following devolution and the...
The EU is full of its problems. Let’s stay in so we can solve them. “Whoever speaks of Europe is wrong: it is a geographical expression.” So remarked the first Chancellor of Germany, Otto von...
The government’s lack of an industrial strategy is seriously jeopardising Britain’s economy. Our future prosperity depends on a revival in production, says Antony Tucker. Steel yourself. The growing crisis in Britain’s steel industry has...
Many fear the potential risks of leaving the EU, but remaining may be even riskier. However, it’s not just about risk; it’s also about who controls our destiny. For a eurosceptic such as myself,...
Everyone hates the individual members of the cabinet, but somehow the Conservative Party as a whole makes itself immune to criticism, argues Sam Glover. The current cabinet is filled with some of the most...
Stephen Hawking and the Royal Society’s scientists have claimed that leaving the EU would be a “disaster” for UK. They should stick to black holes rather than supranational politics. It may seem silly to...
George Osborne’s recent Budget unravelled spectacularly last week. Does this spell the end for his hopes of becoming prime minister? Observing the chaos currently overwhelming the Conservative Party following George Osborne’s Budget, it is perplexing...
George Osborne announced a tax on sugary drinks to distract from his economic failures, but the policy should be welcomed nonetheless. Last Wednesday, George Osborne delivered his eighth Budget to the House of Commons....
In the direct aftermath of Duncan Smith’s resignation, Sam Glover reports on how IDS has eroded Britain’s welfare state. Well, nobody saw that coming. After serving as secretary of state for the Department of...
The failure of the left to answer public fears around immigration has allowed the right to dominate the issue. Labour has to reclaim both the debate and its lost support, says Antony Tucker. For...
In order to prevent continued irrelevance beyond 2020, the Liberal Democrats need to be bold. By adopting a radical stance on cannabis, they’re doing just that. In the lead up to last year’s general...
Both pro- and anti-EU candidates have speculated about what the UK would look like outside the EU. But will the electorate have a clear picture before the vote, or will Eurosceptics be forced to...
Matt Gillow looks beyond the numbers and sums to make a case for Britain staying in the EU. We’ve all heard the facts. Both the “Vote Leave” campaign and the “Stronger In” side have...
The date is now set: 23 June 2016 – the day the British people will decide the future direction of this country. Are we going to once again become an independent, self-governing nation, or...
