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675 words, 4 minutes read time. The debate around Thames Water, one of the UK’s largest private utility companies, has reached boiling point. Amid mounting public dissatisfaction over pollution scandals, crumbling infrastructure, and financial mismanagement, the call for renationalisation has gained traction across the political spectrum. Remarkably, this is one of the few issues that … Continue reading
471 words, 2 minutes read time. Sixteen non-violent Just Stop Oil protesters, handed harsh sentences since July, are set to receive a historic collective hearing before the Court of Appeal next year. This extraordinary development, announced Saturday, signals an opportunity to question the fairness of the punitive measures and their implications for democracy. The mass … Continue reading
512 words, 3 minutes read time. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and senior Hamas leaders including Yahya Sinwar. This bold step signifies the ICC’s commitment to addressing allegations of war crimes in the Israel-Palestine conflict. It sends a clear message: … Continue reading
376 words, 2 minutes read time. Reform UK is gaining ground in local elections. The populist party, led by Nigel Farage, has managed to attract voters from both the Conservatives and Labour. Its recent successes in council by-elections could signal trouble for the established parties. In Kent’s Greenhithe and Knockhall ward, Reform UK won with … Continue reading
549 words, 3 minutes read time. Pamphleteering has an important place in political history, and I love the idea of bringing it back to the modern age. Letters on Liberty revives this tradition with a fresh, compelling approach. The pamphlet is attractively designed, with clear, easy-to-read typography and a layout that feels both professional and … Continue reading
Reflections on a recent visit to the People’s Republic of China. 6,674 words, 35 minutes read time. Introduction I’ve recently returned from an eighteen-day family visit to China, and I thought it might be interesting to try and formulate some of the political thoughts and observations I jotted down in the daily journal I kept … Continue reading
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