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Matt Goodwin’s decision to stand for Reform UK in Gorton and Denton has raised eyebrows across the political spectrum. Long seen more as the academic voice of Britain’s realignment rather than a participant in it, his move throws fresh light on the tensions between his own worker‑focused, anti‑elite analysis and the party he has chosen … Continue reading
1,470 words, 8 minutes read time. In today’s Britain, the old labels of “right-wing” and “left-wing” no longer fit. Political divides have shifted, and the real battle is between localism and globalism, nationalism and multinational corporate interests. The traditional “right” has split into two opposing camps: the Tory Right, obsessed with wealth and global markets, … Continue reading
1,000 words, 5 minutes read time. Reform UK scored a string of shocks in May 2025: it won 10 councils, two mayoralties, and the Runcorn & Helsby by-election – the latter by just six votes. Farage hailed the night as “huge” for Reform, reflecting deep discontent with both Labour and the Tories. These results were … Continue reading
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
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
956 words, 5 minutes read time. Reform UK’s Rising Electoral Influence Far-right party Reform UK is rapidly gaining ground. It is drawing votes away from both the Conservative and Labour parties in council by-elections. This trend is not only a protest vote. It is also a symptom of deeper alienation felt by many in the … Continue reading
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