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Economics
The Booming Brexit Jobs Market
A poll from Reuters of 134 major financial firms found that a total of 5,800 could still be shifted abroad in the event of Brexit being delivered in-line with what the majority of the British voters voted for, but that the much feared…
We cannot have a US trade deal and remain in the customs union
America covers almost a quarter of the world’s economy, and is already Britain’s largest trading partner and main destination to send and receive overseas investment. This represented a magnificent opportunity to enhance the special…
We are still waiting for a serious debate on immigration
We were sold all sorts of political spin, as to the necessity of immigrants to our infrastructure and skilled industries, and also told, conveniently, that we are dirty, dirty racists should we oppose it.
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 great read for anyone interested in learning more about the father of…
Globalism is the new Socialism: it poses a threat to us all!
Simon Bonney takes a look at the development of Globalism, wondering how it has managed to hide behind the cloak of Capitalism to achieve its effectively Socialist aims. Supporters of Capitalism must work to distinguish between a free…
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.
The Milton Friedman Legacy 10 Years After His Death!
Later this year marks the 10th anniversary of the death of the economist Dr. Milton Friedman. A man who inspired the world of economics, and certainly had his own unique impact on public policy. The ideas of a free-market economy combined…