Public Demands Strong Measures to Address Union Disorder

As the summer heat continues to beat down on us, it’s hard to imagine the impending chill that weather forecasters warn is coming. However, it’s equally challenging to fathom the scale of chaos that transport unions are promising to unleash next week. The RMT union’s planned walkouts on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday will likely bring …

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Firmness is crucial on misbehaviour, Boris should be resolute.

The recent scandal involving former whip, Chris Pincher, who was accused of groping two men at a private members’ club, has once again highlighted the tendency of Number 10 Downing Street to mishandle crises and turn a minor scandal into a critique of Boris Johnson’s leadership style. The question has been raised as to why …

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Illiberal Democracy: Poland’s Trial

Liberal democracy requires that the opposition has the right to field candidates of their choice, providing a fair chance to defeat the government through elections. However, this basic principle is being challenged in Poland, one of Europe’s crucial economic and military powers. The ruling Law and Justice party has established a commission to investigate Russian …

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The challenge posed by trade unions confronts Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour party, is struggling to shed the Left-wing image inherited from his predecessor, Jeremy Corbyn. In a recent speech, the party tried to move towards the middle ground once occupied by Tony Blair and Sir Keir’s recent decision to sack Sam Tarry, Labour’s former transport spokesman, who participated in …

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