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Should we be worried about the possibility of a hung parliament?

A hung parliament is very unusual in British politics, in recent years it has been almost unknown to have a weak government that does not have a massive majority. We however should not be worried about the prospect of a hung parliament. Instead we should relish the thought that for once the gover...more...

Should Islam4UK be banned from marching through Wootton Bassett?

Islam4UK, a platform for the global Al-Muhajiroun movement which advocates the islamification of Britain, is planning a march through Wootton Bassett in order to 'honour the Muslims' killed in the Afghan conflict. The group wants to parade 500 empty coffins through the town's street as a symbol o...more...

Making citizens from a blacklist of countries undergo tougher airports security checks is wrong a...

It seems to have been an obvious response from the USA, toughen security checks again. More scans, more searches and more delays. This has fallen particularly hard on a blacklist of countries that are deemed most likely to create terrorists. But Nigeria has claimed that it is a knee jerk react...more...

Should Iceland compensate the UK and Netherlands for Icesave's collapse?

In 2008 the bank Landsbanki collapsed along with its Icesave counter part, the bank was then nationalised. Many Dutch and UK customers had to be compensated by their national Government and now these Governments seek compensation from Iceland. Whilst the Icelandic Parliament voted in a bill to pa...more...

Is Iran nearing a tipping point?

Once demonstrations get to a certain size, or the government is unwilling to cause too much bloodshed protests can topple a government. The overthrow of the Shah demonstrated this, as did the rolling back of communism in 1989. Unfortunately it is very difficult to measure when or if the protester...more...

anthropocentrism ought to be valued above biocentrism

The qualities of humans have empowered the species to a degree that no other species has achieved during the history of life on Earth, through the development of social systems and technologies that make possible an intense exploitation and management of the environment. This power has allowed h...more...

Yemen: America's next war?

Yemen is a country that Al-Queda has presence. America has already invaded Afghanistan to reduce the presence of Al-Queda, should America invade Yemen for the same reasons?more...

Economic Sanctions Ought not be used to Achieve Foreign Policy Objectives

Should economic sanctions be used?more...

Is real ale enthusiasm a worthwhile hobby?

'Beer Tickers – Beyond the Ale' (http://www.beertickersfilm.com/) was previewed on 15th December in the Sheffield Showroom. Real Ale enthusiasm is a fast growing hobby that has recently attracted more and more students as well as having a devoted core community. Are 'beer tickers' revitalising an...more...

Parents should not allow young people to live at home again after graduating.

The scope of Peter Mandelson in government has been steadily advancing as his department swallows others. He is now publishing advice for parents on how to persuade their children to move out and stop being dependents. In some cases persuading children to move out may be a good idea but in the mi...more...