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We now have the results of the local elections. While we should be glad to see the Labour Party punished we are still in the era of Red v Blue politics. It is just that the Reform UK Party is a different type of blue. Better than the Tories in theory, but still a party … Continue reading
Set featured image 1,307 words, 7 minutes read time. In an extraordinary move that signals a sharp departure from decades of hands-off industrial policy, the Labour government has taken emergency control of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant, the last site in the country still producing primary steel from raw materials. The decision, rushed through Parliament in … Continue reading
Pat Harrington puts the case for remembrance, reflection, and unity 527 words, 3 minutes read time. The UK government is currently consulting on the creation of a National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Terrorism—a move that has sparked debate, but also offers a moment to pause and reflect. With recent years marked by … Continue reading
The UK government is spending billions on expanding the prison system, despite clear evidence that incarceration fails to reduce crime or rehabilitate offenders. With plans to create 20,000 new prison places by 2031, the cost of this expansion is projected to reach at least £10.1 billion, overshooting its initial budget by more than £4.2 billion. … Continue reading
As Sir Keir Starmer’s government continues to pledge billions to Ukraine, British taxpayers are left wondering why their hard-earned money is being funnelled into a foreign war while pensioners shiver in cold homes, and the country’s social care system collapses. Since 2022, the UK has already spent £7.8 billion in military aid to Ukraine, with … Continue reading
Introduction Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has advocated for greater European military involvement in Ukraine, potentially including British troop deployments following a ceasefire. This proposal raises significant concerns about the dangers, costs, and justifications of UK involvement. Opponents, including former military leaders and anti-war campaigners, have questioned both the feasibility and necessity of such action. … Continue reading
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