The Home Office recently completed a consultation on potential revisions to the Official Secrets Act and is now evaluating the next steps. The objective of this exercise is to update legislation that was last revised in 1989, taking into account the changes brought about by the digital age. However, there is concern that the government …
Boris Johnson’s recent attempt to overturn Owen Paterson’s suspension for violating parliamentary rules on paid advocacy has sent shockwaves through Westminster. This incident has reignited the debate on whether MPs should have outside jobs alongside their political responsibilities. Labour saw an opportunity to revive the “Tory sleaze” accusations that plagued Sir John Major’s administration in …
The Ukraine crisis represents a significant failure of the post-Cold War international system, which was an unfortunate missed opportunity. In the optimistic days of 1989-1991, the demise of the USSR, an incredibly oppressive empire, was celebrated as the “end of history,” ushering in a new era of liberal hegemony based on reason. However, as Francis …
The Prime Minister has instructed his Cabinet colleagues to generate innovative solutions for addressing the rising cost of living, which is starting to have a significant impact on household budgets. As the price of energy continues to soar, food prices are expected to rise due to the effects of the war in Ukraine and the …
António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, made a well-intentioned trip to Moscow in an effort to bring peace amidst the invasion of Ukraine. However, this move carried the risk of granting Russia’s leaders the false credibility of appearing alongside a representative of the organization responsible for upholding international law. Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign …
One of the most significant errors made at the beginning of the pandemic was the decision to release individuals from hospitals into care homes without testing them for coronavirus. This resulted in the transmission of Covid to vulnerable residents, ultimately leading to a high number of deaths. Recently, the High Court declared this policy illegal …
In 1957, the editor of the Sunday Express, John Junor, was summoned before MPs and admonished for publishing an article that was considered to be in contempt of Parliament. The article discussed the allocation of petrol during a rationing period and suggested that politicians were receiving more than their fair share. Sir John, as he …
If Rishi Sunak has indeed embraced the idea of windfall taxes on energy companies, his stance appears to lack logical justification. During an interview with the Mumsnet website, the Chancellor mentioned that he would consider implementing such a policy if these companies failed to increase their investments. However, windfall taxes, often mistakenly regarded by Leftists …
One detrimental consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is an irrational fear of taking risks. Although the virus remains in circulation, the efficacy of vaccinations and acquired immunity has significantly diminished its ability to cause severe illness or death. The exaggerated predictions that lifting the remaining restrictions would result in a public health catastrophe have been …
The heartwarming scenes of families and friends reuniting at Auckland airport after two long years exemplified the toll taken by Zero Covid isolationism. New Zealand decided to shut its borders in March 2020, but now allows people from over 60 countries to enter if they are vaccinated and test negative for the virus. The country …