I know I’ve written many times about “leftist paedophilia” and, look, to be honest, even I sometimes think I’m just being paranoid. But, then, stuff like this just keeps rearing its ugly head: Scotland’s finance secretary has quit after it was revealed he sent up to 270
The United Kingdom is preparing to leave the European Union tonight. It will leave at 23:00 GMT, ending 47 years of EU membership. Then prime Minister Margaret Thatcher issued a stark prophetic warning during a speech at the College of Europe (in Bruges) on 9th December 1986. The former
I love Taika Waititi. Actually, let’s adjust that. I used to love Taika Waititi. His early movies showed an interesting comedic genius and, as his career got better and better, he was recognised as a great talent, with a wicked sense of humour. I went to all of his
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
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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
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,
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
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
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
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.
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
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
