The Makerfield by-election delivered a predictable Labour victory for Andy Burnham, but the underlying numbers and dynamics offer sharper insights into the state of British politics than the headline result suggests. Labour’s vote returned to its expected baseline in this historically safe seat, yet the contest revealed a right that is fragmenting, evolving, and—crucially—beginning to … Continue reading
There is a Tony Blair problem. Not because the former Prime Minister still wields real power, but because too many in the political class continue to treat him as a sage rather than as the architect of a settlement that collapsed under its own contradictions. The Morning Star’s description of him as a “cadaverous incarnation … Continue reading
Across the Atlantic, the brutal shooting and murder of Charlie Kirk has unleashed calls for vengeance, while here in Westminster, insults and threats have eclipsed sober debate. This article traces the ripple effects of violent rhetoric in both the US and UK, exposes even the UK Left’s shocking justifications for assassination, and argues that alongside … 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
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