Tag Archives: UKIP

In Praise of Complacency, part 2

Posted on January 5, 2016 by leslie

In Praise of Complacency, part 2 Peter King does some lateral thinking We get annoyed with politicians when they fail to live up to their promises. But we cannot manage without them, even though we consider them to be the cause … Continue reading →

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Radicalism’s Glittering Allure

Posted on December 8, 2015 by leslie

Radicalism’s Glittering Allure Peter King resumes his exegesis of ‘real’ conservatism There is an obvious allure to radicalism. It all seems so straightforward. We can identify what is wrong, we strongly oppose it, and we seek to bring it down. We … Continue reading →

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Crowning glory – royal legitimation for Scotland’s squadristi

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Derek Turner

Crowning glory: royal legitimation for Scotland’s squadristi ROGER KERSHAW analyses the putative ideological conflict between “ethnic Scots” and “ethnic English” The Scottish political lexicon seems to have been enriched by two “F-words” during 2013: Nigel Farage through his attempt at … Continue reading →

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Making the going good for getting Out

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Derek Turner

Making the going good for getting Out ROBERT HENDERSON suggests some ways in which the No side can maximize its chances of winning the referendum on EU membership Amidst all the confusion and excitement of bringing about a referendum on … Continue reading →

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The Rise of UKIP and the Right

Posted on April 3, 2013 by leslie

The Rise of UKIP and the Right ALASTAIR PAYNTER wonders whether UKIP is now the real conservative party The assumed certainties of national politics have in recent times begun to look rather less assured. The stolid three party status quo … Continue reading →

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Rotherham and the collateral damage of complacency

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Derek Turner

Rotherham and the collateral damage of complacency At the time of writing, the media are regaling us with the story of three foster siblings who were removed from their placement family by Rotherham Council because the fosterers belonged to the … Continue reading →

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