E.P. Thompson was an advocator of freedom of speech and maintaining every citizen's right to dissent. In light of this, how would he have viewed the state of the way One Nation Labour aim to shape it?
The government's failure to implement the plain cigarette packaging legislations in the UK reveals a much larger issue to do with international trade and the restrictions it will put on democratically elected governments. When will the UK start putting the health of its citizens first again?
Maxwell-Fyfe fought incessantly against socialist ideals in post-WW2 Europe, but to what extent did he sacrifice democracy and human rights in order to reach his goal? What implications have his actions had today?
Dig a little deeper and you will see most popular characterisations of UKIP leave much to be desired - they are in fact attracting plenty of young voters and the public generally rejects comparisons between UKIP and the BNP. Both left and right are struggling to make their mud stick.
Next week is the 68th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Climbing down the nuclear ladder is an undeniably complex task, but one the world’s politicians must continue to rise to.
As the date of the vote for the Scottish Referendum stands firmly on the horizon, John Kay addresses the concrete steps that would need to be considered for a successful economic transition to be a prosperous, independent state in this speech at University of Glasgow.
At a time when Britain's progress is hindered by its obsession with the past, Scotland face their biggest opportunity to look to the future with a new beginning.
Bettering education has always been seen as the key to reducing the number of people on benefits, but are we addressing the angle from the right direction. What would happen if there was more security when studying – and learning – a new skill?
“Dear Mikhail Borisovich, we’re having such a lovely time in London – weather is fabulous, the shops are SO good! Sorry we haven’t been in touch, but we are just so busy defending democracy! Wish you were here.”
