As Populists Rise in Europe, what hope can the UK give to the EU? The 2024 European Parliament election polls suggest a rising tide of populism across the EU, with profound implications for European Union policies and integration. Does this mean that the EU has fallen, and Remainers should abandon the dream of returning? No:Continue reading “Rising Tide”
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Bold Claims
A 2021 article from ‘Briefings for Britain’ is still being shared, where it makes several claims about the impact of Brexit on the UK concerning the economy and trade. Their claims were over-optimistic at the time and, in the context of the past two years, are not a fair commentary on the impact of Brexit.Continue reading “Bold Claims”
Against Nationalism
Why Do I Oppose Nationalism? Many of the arguments I make are economic, or practical, or based on the fact that the case being made for Scottish independence is inaccurate, dishonest or weak. However, I have a more fundamental opposition to Nationalism as a philosophy. Nationalism, the belief in the superiority of one’s own nationContinue reading “Against Nationalism”
The Populist's Playbook 