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Boris Johnson’s new restrictions are destructive, senseless and may be indefinite. A freedom-loving nation? Don’t make me laugh
The UK prime minister has, in his infinite wisdom, decided to impose a raft of new restrictions to avoid another lockdown after the first one was such a resounding success. These measures are shameful.
Sep 22, 2020 18:30
Italy has opted to slash the size of parliament by a third, as voters turn on politicians. Bloated Britain should follow suit
Italy will save more than a billion euro over the next 10 years by offloading deadweight from its democratic representatives. Other nations should do the same, especially Britain, where parliamentary reform is long overdue.
Sep 22, 2020 12:48
Too 'UNFASHIONABLE' to help? Poor white children fall behind in UK schools and may suffer biggest Covid-19 hit, experts warn MPs
White children from poor or working-class backgrounds are falling behind their peers from other ethnic groups in educational achievement, and they face the worst prospects for economic advancement, experts told UK lawmakers.
Sep 20, 2020 02:57
UK News
UK's contested Internal Market Bill that ‘BREAKS international law’ passes first vote in parliament
A trade law that would allow the British government to bypass parts of its Brexit deal with the EU has cleared its first hurdle in parliament, over opposition from critics who insist the bill violates international law.
Sep 15, 2020 00:28
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The UK government’s new Covid rules are authoritarian and arbitrary. How much longer will people put up with this?
The latest crazy edict from Boris Johnson’s government is that only six people can meet up in private homes. There is no logic to this whatsoever, and it perfectly sums up their shambolic handling of the entire coronavirus crisis.
Sep 9, 2020 17:42
UK desperately needs an alternative to Conservative or Labour... a dynamic new leader for the Lib Dems is crucial
The UK’s third party, the Liberal Democrats, elect a new leader this week after a disastrous 2019 general election. And it’s imperative the incomer delivers if the country is to bridge its political divide.
Aug 25, 2020 17:31