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Socrates, Hegel or Both? An Enquiry
Historically, philosophy has been both the domain of the layman and the academic. In today’s world, to study philosophy involves enrolling in an academic institution – a college or university which offers degrees in philosophy or Classics…
Recent Events Demonstrate the Need for Political Justice
When we talk about justice in a political context, we do not merely mean the fair administration and interpretation of the law. Political justice is about finding the best form of government to nurture society’s improvement, the safety of…
Refugee Crisis? Bollocks!
Let me set the scene. I’ve grown up in the South Wales Valleys, in a community where it is commonplace to have your doors unlocked, with neighbours and friends calling by. A community that has always been resilient to change due to the…
The Church of England – on its knees, but not for prayer
It is no secret that the United Kingdom, or rather specifically England, has an Established Church, the Church of England, which has officially served the nation for almost 500 years along with its sister Churches, (more recently) the…
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Welsh Labour’s wrong-headed plans to abolish Right to Buy!
Owning a home is an aspiration that people have wholeheartedly bought into in the UK. It's quite the British tradition; my home is my castle and all. Why then, when so many people have taken up the opportunity to buy their council houses…
Welsh media is misleading the public over Muslim schoolteacher refused U.S entry!
This is yet another issue which I didn't want to write about, but now feel compelled. The Welsh media is currently pulling its hair out over the news that a Muslim schoolteacher was denied entry to the U.S while on a school trip with…
Have Plaid Cymru Lost The Plot?
Plaid Cymru appear to have descended into complete madness, over and above the bizarre pitch to Wales which they offered in the wake of the referendum result. Plaid Cymru decided to introduce a vote into the Senedd to oppose the triggering…
It’s Cymdeithas, not the Welsh Culture Commitee that’s a disgrace to democracy!
It would appear that despite Ukip having 6 democratically elected representatives in the Welsh Assembly, not everyone is prepared to accept their right to sit on committees and ask questions. The Welsh language society Cymdeithas Yr Iaith…
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With the election of Henry Bolton, Ukip might now survive
Well, it was a bit of a shock wasn't it? Henry Bolton becoming UKIP leader, beating a rag-tag share of extremists and establishment party figures. Arguably the not-so-implicit endorsement of Nigel Farage was what clinched the deal, but…
Why I’m Backing Henry Bolton For UKIP Leader
If UKIP is to remain a force in British politics, it has to restore its authority and appeal. This is why I am supporting Henry Bolton for UKIP leader.
Navigating The UKIP Leadership Election Maze
UKIP MEP Jonathan Arnott gives his views on the best ways to navigate the UKIP leadership election maze!
Direct Democracy is a joke, and it’s turning UKIP into one too!
John Rees-Evans is proposing to transform UKIP into a direct democracy party. Unfortunately, that system is already turning UKIP into a joke without having even been implemented!
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