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Is conservatism in the UK having big problems?

19 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The opinion polls consistently show that Keir Starmer's Labour Party holds a significant lead over Rishi Sunak's Conservatives, but the public's perception of Sunak remains unclear. While he is seen as rich, smooth, and hardworking, he is sti...

AI and "Brexit Britain"

10 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Brexit news has been relatively quiet this week, with the focus shifting to Rishi Sunak's ambition for the UK to lead international regulation in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Prime Minister Sunak sought US support for this during his visit to meet P...

Covid lockdowns and freedom

7 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The Covid inquiry has begun with a focus on WhatsApp messages. Still, it is essential not to lose sight of the more critical questions surrounding the unprecedented experiment in public health during the pandemic. A study by the Institute of...

The horrors of national(ist) conservatism

4 Jun 2023 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

The ideology of National Conservatism is about a connection to Meir Kahane, a controversial figure in Jewish politics. Meir Kahane, a Brooklyn-born Orthodox Jew, founded the Jewish Defense League in the US and later set up the Israeli political party...

Kenan Malik about politics in the UK

4 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

In his book "Values, Voice and Virtue," political scientist Matthew Goodwin discusses the concept of the "new elite" in Britain. This dominant class has captured institutions and imposes progressive cultural values on the rest of society. Goodwin arg...

The UK semiconductor strategy

3 Jun 2023 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The UK government has unveiled its 20-year semiconductor strategy to establish the country as a semiconductor design, research, and advanced manufacturing leader. The strategy intends to protect supply chains, ensure national security, and support th...

The problems with Brexitism ft. Chris Gray

28 May 2023 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Professor Gray's recent article highlights various damage caused by Brexit and discusses the foreseeable consequences that were ignored during the Brexit debate. The author mentions that they do not aim to provide a comprehensive weekly record of Bre...

Natcons and collectivism - via Paul Mason

22 May 2023 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

In recent events at the 'National Conservatism conference in London, Dirk Campbell, a climate activist, was forcefully removed from the stage for warning about the rise of fascism within the new conservative grouping known as the 'Nat-Cs.' The confer...

Why Brexit "is not done" and does not work

20 May 2023 2 minute read 6 comments Vladan Lausevic

According to leading Brexiters like Nigel Farage, Brexit has failed, who argue that the promises made for Brexit were impossible to fulfill and that the project has been betrayed. This sentiment has become increasingly common among Brexit supporters,...

Selection: Stick or twist? The hidden benefits of secure players

17 May 2023 5 minute read 0 comments GarfieldS

ENGLAND CRICKET team has recently announced their squad selection for the first test of the summer, and with the return of Jonny Bairstow comes the return of the debate as to whether keeping faith in the incumbent players (such as wicketkeeper Ben Fo...