Month: February 2025

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Reeves’ False Debt and Interest Problems

Throughout January, there has been much excitement in the main stream media about the state of the government finances.  Apparently the ‘bond vigilantes’, by reducing the amount they were prepared to pay for a government bond, were expressing their displeasure with proposed government policies.  We were told that Reeves was ‘all out of money’ and would likely … Continue reading Reeves’ False Debt and Interest Problems

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Use of the Terrorism Acts against Palestine supporters

Labour Affairs Group There are now four main pieces of counter-terrorism legislation: the Terrorism Act 2000, the Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001, the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005, and the Terrorism Act 2006.  Plus The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (which includes the “Prevent” programme).  In fact this list may not be exhaustive, as the anti-terror legislation keeps … Continue reading Use of the Terrorism Acts against Palestine supporters

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Is freedom of expression a privilege or an essential ingredient of democracy?

Eamon Dyas Although placing limits on freedom of expression has always been a feature of western democracies — particularly in angst-ridden Germany — I’ve noticed since Covid an upsurge in the way in which public figures in the west are increasingly describing freedom of expression as a privilege.  In Britain the establishment’s use of antisemitism … Continue reading Is freedom of expression a privilege or an essential ingredient of democracy?

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 5% of scientists can’t be wrong or Science Whoring

Reflections on questions concerning global warming Part Six:  5% of scientists can't be wrong or Science Whoring By Richard Jones I intended to write about attribution. I will, but mostly just to introduce the concept and the bare bones of the problem, as nothing I could write would compare with simply referring readers to the recent … Continue reading  5% of scientists can’t be wrong or Science Whoring

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Conversation with an economist: Richard Werner and the threat from central banking

John Clayden In an interview with Kim Iversen, Richard Werner covers a lot of ground . Kim's first question is "Who really runs the world? I always thought it was the central banks".  Richard Werner: "Your instincts are right it is the central banks." He then gives a résumé of his career starting studying economics … Continue reading Conversation with an economist: Richard Werner and the threat from central banking

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Notes on the News

Gwydion M. Williams “It’s not that she’s black, but she’s black” Labour’s Submissive Tendency Unsuccessful Strife, and Afterwards Slovakia Dares to Disobey the Anglosphere Will Trump Dump Kiev? Snippets How Russia Was Lost Trump Endorses Greater Israel Trump Wants the World: Does the World Say No? Afghan Failure Australian decline Lynching the Audience “It’s not … Continue reading Notes on the News

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Is the Reform party against immigration?

Catherine Dunlop Farage has a reputation for being against immigrants, but is he?  What does his programme say? what does he say in interviews?  And crucially, what does he propose to do about the factors that drive immigration ? The UK population has increased by around 8.2 million since the start of the twenty-first century. The UK population was … Continue reading Is the Reform party against immigration?

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Sahra Wagenknecht on the challenges of building a new leftwing party

Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) (The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance – Reason and Justice) Party Building: Letter to Supporters, December 2025 Dear supporter(s), The frequent and active help of our supporters was of decisive importance for BSW. Without you, we would never have been able to achieve our successes this year. We would like to thank you … Continue reading Sahra Wagenknecht on the challenges of building a new leftwing party