Conservative Party Conference: Setting a new agenda
The Conservative Party Conference marked the beginning of a new era of conservatism under Theresa May. Theresa May began her speech by praising David Cameron for delivering change but said…
Corbyn’s worthless mandate?
The Conservative Party demonstrated their ruthless efficiency in the manner in which they elected a new leader. The EU referendum result was announced on the 24th of June; by the…
The EU Referendum: The logic behind the negativity
With a near constant stream of doomsday prophecies of life outside the EU, the ‘remain’ campaign has definitely earned the moniker 'project fear'. From the Treasury’s prediction that households will…
Queen Speech 2016: What to expect
With the EU referendum campaigns in full swing, it is easy to forget that government ministers are still responsible for governing the country. Indeed, the Conservative Government will be keen…
Is Nicky Morgan on borrowed time?
As the dust settles on election battlegrounds all around the United Kingdom, the Conservative Party emerge more than a little worse for wear. This is not because the Conservatives have…
The Junior Doctor Contract: A Trojan Horse?
If there is a universal truth of any strike action, it is that public opinion will gradually shift against those withholding services from the public. This is especially true of…
Is privatisation the route to a budget surplus?
Just before the Easter weekend, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills somewhat cynically slipped out a proposal to privatise the UK Land Registry. On the surface, it is not…
An invitation to participate in a shared delusion
After winning seven out of eleven states on Super Tuesday, reality show host and entrepreneur Donald Trump is one step closer to winning the Republican nomination. Trump’s logic-defying success is…