UK inflation has been stubbornly high, and interest rate hikes have not yet brought it in line with other advanced economies.
Study exposes racial disparities in COVID fines
PMP News || 3 min readA UK study shows that black people were three times more likely to be fined for COVID-19 rule violations than white people, with higher rates in poorer areas. Racial disparities were found across all forces from March 2020 to May 2021.
Plastic recycling is failing – How the world must respond
Contribee || 6 min readRecycling is not enough to address the world’s plastic waste crisis. A more sustainable approach requires reducing production, reusing existing plastic, and finding alternatives.
The loophole that saved Liam Fox from a lobbying penalty
PMP News || 3 min readAfter Liam Fox lobbied PM Sunak on behalf of a group that paid him £16k for 21 hours’ work, Bradshaw Advisory faced a penalty for violating legislation, while Fox was cleared due to the fee payment structure.
Why UK inflation is so high compared to the EU and US, and what to do about it
5 min readUK inflation has been stubbornly high, and interest rate hikes have not yet brought it in line with other advanced economies.
Americans have an enviably healthy attitude to Britain royalty
3 min readUS journalists analysed the King’s coronation, noting its rarity in recent British history and how King Charles III may face more challenges as some Commonwealth countries seek to become republics and end their ties with the monarchy.
Shouldn’t the French get with the script?
4 min readThe state in France can’t afford to pay for the French to play boules and drink pastis for a quarter-century.
Elon Musk obeys ‘strict’ social media rules of Modi’s India. But not for America’s NPR
6 min readWhen asked about Twitter’s functioning in India, Elon Musk claims ignorance regarding the Indian government’s requests to remove content related to Narendra Modi’s leadership and 2002 Gujarat riots. Despite being a “free speech absolutist,” Musk seems to surrender easily to government complaints.
Racism and the ugliness of Britain’s increasingly diverse politics
5 min readBaroness Warsi condemned Home Secretary Suella Braverman for using extreme and divisive language about British Pakistani men, cautioning that this could fan the flames of racism and invite attacks. Warsi recommends that one should be more cautious with words, especially if highly trained in law.
A tale of two opinion polls
6 min readTwo polls show conflicting results for SNP and the Scottish Independence, with one indicating significant losses for the party in the next UK General Election. The second poll, however, shows support for independence at 53%. Will the SNP have time to develop strategies to stem potential vote loss?
National Conservatism, self-pity, idiocy and English fascism
7 min readThe NatCon conference in London displayed hard-right Tory views, blaming UK’s issues on migrants, the EU, and the liberal elite. The event showcased extremist politics and culture war tropes, with controversial speakers, representing the “Trumpification” of British politics.
Assault rifles, wind farms, immigration and hormones: Inside NatCon
6 min readThe recent National Conservatism conference in the UK attracted a mostly male audience, with focus on immigration, gun ownership, and anti-clean energy sentiments.
Starmer’s transforming Labour into the Tories’ Mini-Me
6 min readWee Ginger Dug argues that Labour leader Keir Starmer aims to adopt conservative policies and move the party further right, targeting English nationalist Brexit voters and that Scotland’s interests aren’t his priority as he focuses on winning in England to secure power.