Health Warnings for new COVID restrictions?
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson further tightened restrictions in England to suppress transmission of COVID-19, introducing a...
David Frost: The National Security “Yes Man” and Political Tool of the PM
The Institute for Government describes the National Security Advisor (NSA) as the “central coordinator and advisor to the Prime Minister...
Will a new review into racial discrimination succeed in addressing inequality in the long-term?
Boris Johnson has announced plans for a new ‘Commission of Race and Ethnic Disparities’ in order to review racial discrimination in the...
Boris' Lurking Future
Just shy of six months since his successful election, Boris Johnson should be riding high, yet his position as Prime Minister seems oddly...
Should Dominic Cummings resign? Two writers cast their verdicts
Matthew Oulton argues in favour of resignation Stay Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives. Number 10 was unequivocal in its messaging during...
All of us, including politicians, are entitled to a private life
The age of the media politician is well and truly upon us. From hits on social media to constant political interviews, long read profiles...
HS2: An Unnecessary Vanity Project?
Following a review into its cost in February, High-Speed Rail finally received government approval for construction work to begin on the...
How to tackle modern slavery - The UK's approach
Modern slavery takes many forms and affects people of various ages and nationalities. The independent anti-slavery commissioner recently...
Defending the Defence Department?
The UK’s defence, foreign and security policies need updating and clarifying, particularly given the current global situation of lux and...
Reflections on Brexit
When the United Kingdom finally left the EU at 11pm on the 31st January 2020, I was one of the many people attending a ‘Brexit Party’....