Labour and Europe: Divided in Unity
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...
Category: UK Politics
Lay Off the Leaflet
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...
Politicians’ Private Parts
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...
Tartan Tories: Ruth’s Revival
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...
Our future Europe must not be one of splendid isolation
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...
Don’t Let Our Industries Rust Away
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...
The Risks of Remaining
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,...
Teflon Tories
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...
Would Brexit Hurt British Science?
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’s Marvellous Medicine
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...
A Spoonful of Sugar Makes the Medicine Go Down
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....
Well Unfair Welfare
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 Lib Dems: Going to Pot
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...
Has Anyone got an Exit Plan?
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...
Beyond the Numbers
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...
Why We Must Leave
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...
Rebels With a Cause
With the rise of anti-establishment candidates, Sam Glover looks at how radical rebels are becoming mainstream politicians. The radicals are rising. In the past few years, Ukip have won a national election, a backbencher...
Sturgeon’s Silver Lining
After gaining 56 seats in the 2015 general election, the SNP are going from strength to strength. Could they reach an overwhelming majority again in the Scottish Parliament elections? As the date of the...
The Catastrophe of the Commons
Whilst MPs continue to shout and interrupt each other in the House of Commons, Matt Howlett looks at what needs to change to win the public’s interest and trust. In Jeremy Corbyn’s first speech...
Singing from the Same Hymn Sheet
With campaigns surrounding the EU referendum already under way, George Perfect assesses the dangers for David Cameron in his cabinet and party. As the UK’s EU referendum draws ever closer, it appears that David...
