UK Politics
The BFD Video: ‘The Establishment is Defeated’ Brexit Special Interview
A video of a decision on Brexit with Brendan O’Neil. He is a former member of the Revolutionary Communist Party. He is for Brexit. A very interesting interview. Britain will leave the EU on 31st January. In this Brexit special of ‘Burning Questions’ with Brendan O’Neil, the writer
The BFD Video: The Spirit of ENGLAND is What’s Making UK Leave the EU
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Why Conservative Leaders Are Bypassing the Legacy Media
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has followed President Trump’s lead and has made the decision to speak directly to the nation through Facebook and YouTube on the day that the UK officially leaves the European Union. He will pre-record his message at 10 Downing Street and will then publish
Hooray, Hooray for Brexit Day
Well, although I have lived in New Zealand since the 1980s, I confess to being a proud Brit today. Great Britain has, against all odds, thrown off the shackles of the European Union, and is going it alone. I am thrilled to see it, my heart is bursting with pride,
The BFD Face of the Day
Brexit architect Nigel Farage was shut off during his final speech in the European Parliament by furious EU bosses after branding the bloc “bullies” while his Brexit Party waved their Union flags. The Brexit Party leader tore into the bloc as he unleashed his final tirade after 20 years as
The BFD Video: Countdown Clock on Number 10 Downing Street to Celebrate Brexit Day
A clock counting down to the moment Britain leaves the European Union on January 31 will be projected onto Downing Street under Government plans to mark the occasion. Buildings around Whitehall will be lit up as part of the light show that evening, and Union Flags will be flown on
Parker, Politics and Populism
Richard Harman, in his first Politik article of the year, focuses on a very interesting topic, Facing up to the rise of populism. He concentrates mainly on the views of David Parker and his concerns on the subject. Harman rightly points out that in Opposition the Labour Party opposed the
The BFD Video: Douglas Murray & Roger Scruton on the Future of Conservatism
For anyone who admired the late Roger Scruton, here is a video of him and Douglas Murray on the topic of the future of Conservatism, courtesy of the Spectator. They’ve been good friends for a long time, and this would probably be one of the last interviews with him.
Are the Windsors the New Kardashians?
Ellis Cashmore Fair Observer The queen agrees to a “transition” for Meghan and Harry — but what are they transitioning to? You can understand Meghan Markle’s frustration. There she is, half of one of the most illustrious, acclaimed and renowned couples on the planet. Practically every time she switches on
Wednesday Nightcap: Boris Johnson, ‘The Churchill Factor’
Fifty years after Churchill’s death, the leader’s actions continue to shape the world. In his survey of this multi-talented politician, military strategist, and writer, Johnson, the mayor of London since 2008 and himself a former journalist and author of the inimitable Johnson’s Life of London, argues that
Judge Just Can’t Understand Why Foster Parents’ Kids Keep Turning Trans
There’s an old Larson cartoon about a donut shop manager who can’t understand how he goes through so many donuts, yet barely makes a profit – while his morbidly obese sales assistant quietly lurks in the background. In a life-imitates-art moment, a British judge just can’t figure out
The BFD Face of the Day: ‘ The Greatest Conservative of Our Age’
Today’s face of the day is Roger Scruton a Conservative philosopher and author of more than fifty books who died aged 75 on Sunday. The author of more than 50 books on aesthetics, morality and politics, he was also a government advisor. Supporters hailed him as “the greatest conservative
