The Economic Thought of Edmund Burke
An explanatory look at the economic thought of Edmund Burke, our namesake. Particular attentions is paid to natural law, lassez-faire, charity and free trade. A…
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WATCH: Milton Friedman – Socialism is force!
Milton Friedman at his usual best, dismantling the false notion that socialism is somehow a 'nice' ideology. The defining ethic of socialism is coercion.
WATCH: Roger Scruton on American vs British Conservatism
From 1993, Sir Roger Scruton delivers a wonderful speech on some of the differences between American & British conservatism, as well as his own experience…
Boris Johnson as Prime Minister? Go on then!
Boris Johnson's patriotic optimism on matters Brexit, in stark contrast to the current Conservative Government, has led me to put aside my longstanding…
Tory and Whig: Insults that were worn as badges of honour
Ever wondered where the term "Tory" came from? It is true to say that this word has been used as a slur from the left to describe anyone with anything…
WATCH: Jordan Peterson – 12 principles for a 21st century conservatism
Jordan Peterson does not consider himself a conservative - though many conservatives argue he articulates the basic instinct. Jordan Peterson discusses 12…
In an age of student idiocy, The Mallard offers a glimmer of hope
Benjamin Mackenzie takes a look at The Mallard, a UK student conservative publication on the front line of the identity politics war. It's a very nice touch to…
Budget 2018: Conservatism for the many, not the few
Simon Bonney looks at Spreadsheet Phil’s budget and how much conservatives can cheer about it.
True Unionists support devolution – we cannot restore a dead order
To say that true Unionists support devolution can seem counter-intuitive considering its fiercest opponents have usually argued that devolution undermined the…
The abolition of motherhood
One of Apostolic Christianity’s perhaps best-known customs is the veneration of the Virgin Mary. Amongst many Protestant denominations it is also perhaps the…