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Do opponents of the permissive society get safe-spaces too?

Richard Thomas Jun 13, 2018
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Identity politics is spelling disaster for free speech in Wales

Benjamin Mackenzie Jun 13, 2018
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Conservatives need to win the argument that the nation state matters

Richard Thomas May 23, 2018
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How should Christians approach the issue of immigration?

Thomas Turton May 13, 2018

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The sale of Wembley Stadium is a missed opportunity for the Tories!

Benjamin Mackenzie Jun 15, 2018

The sale of Wembley Stadium has received little coverage since the announcement was made that Fulham FC owner Shahid Khan had made an offer of £900 million to purchase the home of England football.…

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City of God: Augustine of Hippo and Politics

Thomas Turton May 24, 2018

Having begun a series on Christian thinkers and politics with my commentary Basil of Caeserea's letter to Julian, the next Christian thinker I will discuss is one who is very well known: Augustine of…

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A quick response to the Sojourners Statement

Thomas Turton May 18, 2018

Recently a statement called "Reclaiming Jesus" that has come out against the appalling abuses of Christianity by some of the political right has been shared by a friend on my facebook. The people that…

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Subtle smearing of Brexiteers: Racism, Redefinition & Remain

Jonathan Arnott May 2, 2018

Ever heard this one? "Not all Brexit voters are racists, but all racists are Brexit voters." It's a particularly stupid, particularly pernicious phrase which never really grabbed my…

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What if Brits are actually free-marketeers, not racists?

Jonathan Arnott Apr 27, 2018

Poll after poll has showed that British people aren't keen on unlimited immigration from the European Union. The so-called 'free movement' permitting people from the EU27 to live and work in the UK,…

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Denying Gold to Julian : Basil of Caesarea’s Radical Politics

Thomas Turton Apr 18, 2018

Basil of Caesarea (also known as Basil the Great) was a Cappadocian monk that came from an area in what is now Turkey. He lived a highly aesthetic lifestyle, choosing not to eat many foods so that he…

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MIGRATION WATCH: Reduced immigration is essential and the Government must deliver

Migration Watch UK May 13, 2018

Immigration is good. Excessive levels of immigration and poorly regulated immigration policy are definitely not. Despite efforts in recent years, mainly driven under Theresa…

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Alex Illingworth asserts some home truths about Brexit and immigration

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The EU Referendum: A Political Crisis We Can Never Have Again

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Brexit and Religion: A Christian Perspective on Brexit

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So I decided to write on Brexit and religion for this month's topic of multiple perspectives, and immediately was presented with a problem. How do I do justice to this topic?…

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Devolving Brexit: A real gift for Welsh Devolution

Benjamin Mackenzie Apr 13, 2018

Benjamin Mackenzie discusses devolving Brexit and argues that if the Welsh people are prepared to take responsibility, they have a real opportunity for a serious,…

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REVIEW: Travels in Cultural Nihilism by Stephen Pax Leonard

Dr. Aspen Brinton Apr 8, 2018

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The Broad Church of Conservatism

Dan Pitt Apr 6, 2018

Dan Pitt lays out the ideas of some of the most important schools of modern conservatism

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