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
The British electoral system, rooted in First Past the Post (FPTP), is increasingly under scrutiny for failing to reflect the diverse political landscape of the UK. Critics argue it entrenches a two-party dominance, discourages voter turnout, and marginalizes smaller parties. Amid cries of “don’t split the vote” and accusations of enabling Labour or Tory victories, … 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