The Trades Union Congress Conference in Brighton in October was my first ever political conference, and not a bad start for a socialist. The conference was energetic, ironically, fueled by the cost-of-living crisis and a realization that unions were once…
Back in July, I described the events that culminated in Boris Johnson’s resignation as “unprecedented, extraordinary, and frankly, farcical”. Little did I think that, merely a few months later, I would find myself in the same position describing the downfall…
The release of the UK’s White Paper review of the Gambling Act 2005 has been postponed once again. This is the fourth time that the review has now been postponed, with aides to Boris Johnson now advising that this cannot…
What is politics, if it is not determining how individuals lead their lives? Constraints from government in legislation frame the decisions people can make. That is a component of living within a society: accepting compromise, the needs of others and…
The Prime Minister promised his premiership would usher in a “culture of openness and transparency.” Yet, the actions of the Cabinet Office in blocking the complete disclosure of the late Lord Mountbatten’s diaries would suggest otherwise. With distrust mounting against…
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 2021 is a very controversial piece of legislation. However, some of the bill’s proposals are long overdue, such as increased sentences for assaults on emergency workers and death by dangerous driving or careless…
What do Israel, the USA and several member states of the EU all have in common? Mass vaccination campaigns which are being rolled out to 12-17 year old’s with millions already being jabbed. Just a matter of days ago, the…
When Joe Biden’s choice for his Secretary of Defence was recently retired general Lloyd Austin, he found himself in a similar position to Donald Trump and his chosen Secretary of Defence, Jim Mattis four years ago. They both needed a…
It would be ignorant to deny the progressive legislation regarding gender equality passed in the last few decades to protect women – and their rights – haven’t correlated with societal attitudes towards women. From a simple catcall to sexual assault…