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The past remains our most rigorous source of knowledge

Dan Pitt Jun 6, 2019 0

Anniversaries of major events live the 75th anniversary of D-Day enable us to draw important lessons. Moreover, learning from the past can assist us in our understanding of who we are. This is done through shared joys, defeats and memories.

The absolute failure of Theresa May

Simon Bonney May 28, 2019 0

The only single saving grace from the failed politicians handbook that has been Theresa’s entire term is that now, with her resignation imminent and a Tory leadership contest all but certain to return Boris "the big bad" Johnson as its…

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Sacrificing freedom for selfism

Andrew Langley May 6, 2019 0

Against this tide it would seem impossible to make the case for self-restraint and modesty; words so arcane and unfamiliar that they wouldn’t even be reflected on before being dismissed.

Book Reviews

Book Review: Gregorio Luri – Conservative Imagination

Miklós Cseszneky Apr 21, 2019 1

A book that might revive Spanish Conservatism

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The Economic Thought of Edmund Burke

Alex Illingworth Mar 24, 2019 2

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 great read for anyone interested in learning more about the father of…

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WATCH: Milton Friedman – Socialism is force!

Burkean Videos Mar 18, 2019 0

Milton Friedman at his usual best, dismantling the false notion that socialism is somehow a 'nice' ideology. The defining ethic of socialism is coercion.

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WATCH: Roger Scruton on American vs British Conservatism

Burkean Videos Mar 11, 2019 0

From 1993, Sir Roger Scruton delivers a wonderful speech on some of the differences between American & British conservatism, as well as his own experience of starting the Salisbury Review.

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Boris Johnson as Prime Minister? Go on then!

Simon Bonney Jan 27, 2019 2

Boris Johnson's patriotic optimism on matters Brexit, in stark contrast to the current Conservative Government, has led me to put aside my longstanding scepticism of Boris and seriously consider the possibility of a Johnson premiership. His…

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Tory and Whig: Insults that were worn as badges of honour

Dan Pitt Dec 9, 2018 0

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 resembling a conservative opinion. Here, Dan Pitt explores why, in fact, this term should…

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WATCH: Jordan Peterson – 12 principles for a 21st century conservatism

Burkean Videos Dec 3, 2018 0

Jordan Peterson does not consider himself a conservative - though many conservatives argue he articulates the basic instinct. Jordan Peterson discusses 12 principles for 21st century conservatism. Are these principles social conservatives…

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