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When ‘Context’ Becomes Exclusion: How an MP Was Barred from a School

A Jewish MP was barred from speaking at a school. A teaching union celebrated it. And on national radio, a journalist argued there was “nothing wrong” with excluding elected representatives based on political affiliation. This report examines how selective history and moral absolutism are being used to justify democratic exclusion – and why it should alarm everyone.

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The OSA Is an Invasion of Privacy: What the Online Safety Act Really Means for Ordinary People

The UK’s Online Safety Act is far more intrusive than most people realise. It treats private cloud backups as if they were public social media posts and paves the way for client-side scanning — technology that inspects your personal files on your own devices before they’re encrypted. This is a fundamental shift in how the state views privacy, and it demands public scrutiny.

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Why do some countries embrace digital ID cards while Britain resists them?

Lots of politicians argue that Britain should copy Europe’s digital ID systems. But our history and legal culture are very different. In the UK, freedom comes first unless prohibited; in civil law countries, rights are codified by the state. That’s why mandatory ID feels alien here.

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Argument against compulsory “BritCard” / Digital ID for all citizens

I am firmly opposed to the introduction of a compulsory digital ID scheme for all British citizens (sometimes called “BritCard”)

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Is Britain Past the Point of No Return?

A leaked Afghan migration plan, rising net migration, and a demographic tipping point — is Britain past the point of no return? This post examines the numbers, the cultural consequences, and why it’s not too late to act. But only if we find the courage to speak up — peacefully, but firmly.

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Israel-Gaza Conflict: A Myth-Busting Q&A

Tired of misinformation and emotionally charged slogans drowning out the facts? This no-nonsense Q&A tackles the most common myths surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict with clear, evidence-based answers — covering history, occupation claims, genocide accusations, and more.

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From Temporary Measure to Permanent Burden: How Income Tax and the Size of the UK State Have Grown Over Time

Before the World Wars, Britain had no income tax and a government spending less than 10% of GDP. Today, the tax burden is far higher, with public spending around 45% of GDP. This article explores how temporary wartime taxes became permanent—and what it means for the future of the UK state.

LawWarWorld

Understanding the Israel-Hamas War: Context, Complexity, and the Truth Behind the Headlines

This blog explores the Israel-Hamas war with clarity and historical context, cutting through misinformation. From the October 7 attacks to Hamas’s tactics and international law, we examine the facts behind the headlines — and why outrage without understanding won’t lead to peace.

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A Modern British Bill of Rights: A Balanced, Sovereign Solution

A British Court of Human Rights would protect fundamental freedoms while ensuring democratic accountability, legal consistency, and national sovereignty—upholding rights within a UK-based framework rather than relying on unelected foreign judges.

Politics

Blame the Tories? The Deeper Roots of Britain’s Decline

Much of what’s wrong in Britain today didn’t begin in 2010. From mass immigration without infrastructure to the ideological overreach of the Equality Act, this post explores the long-term roots of national decline — many of which lie in New Labour’s legacy, not just 14 years of Conservative rule.