Catherine Dunlop Public debate over immigration and freedom of expression has become one of the most divisive issues in British politics. For many, the question is no longer just about border policy but about who gets to speak, what can be said, and who is silenced. Against this backdrop, the Unite the Kingdom Freedom of … Continue reading A Freedom of Speech Rally
Martin Seale The liberalism of the late 19th century was characterized by the view that the role of the state should be limited. The state would protect the nation from external enemies, enforce the rule of law (much around property) and provide some limited form of education. British capitalism seemed to function reasonably well up to the 2nd half … Continue reading Liberalism, Neoliberalism and the Trade Union Movement
Catherine Dunlop A book called ‘The Asset Society’ claims that what defines class now is not the relationship between employer and employee (labour), but the relationship of the person to assets. The claim is that although there are vast differences in the quantity of assets held (one house or thousands of acres), any asset owner is … Continue reading The price of houses—How everyone speculates on house price inflation
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