Too good to believe? Party manifestos in brief.
Catriona Inglis discusses lying in politics, and whether any party manifesto can be believed in the upcoming election.
uk politics
The first debate: an overview
Grace Sowrey summarises the main points of discussion from the first debate of the 2019 General Election.
The Hong Kong Protests and Untapped Campaign Potential
An analysis of why the Hong Kong protests represent a major opportunity for campaigning politicians
Let’s do the Time Warp: Costumes Inspired by Contemporary Politics
Cara Balen gives her readers a Halloween treat by suggesting some politically inspired costumes. But be careful, because this could be more of a trick than you think, as it…
Populism
People are idiots, any fool knows that. At least, that is what we are told by every facet of the British establishment. Listen to politicians, judges, journalists, technocrats, lawyers, academics…
The United States and United Kingdom: A Special Relationship?
Is the much touted 'Special Relationship' between Britain and America more than a simple diplomatic slogan?
A 2nd Brexit Referendum: An Argument Against
Even for a 'Remainer', the choice of a 2nd referendum should be thought through.
The False Messiahs Won’t Save Us, We Have to Ourselves.
Is the adulation of our political figures misplaced?
Inside Our MPs: A Confessional Trend?
After a car accident left him inactive in a hospital and his parents announced their divorce, Chris Evans found himself rapidly gaining weight. At the age of only fourteen he…
The Importance of Lord Buckethead in British Politics
I grew up in a country where politics is a strictly formal affair largely overseen by middle-aged men continuously spouting thick, impenetrable jargon which puts most of my co-nationals to…