Liberty and Government: Incompatible?
Picture this: You are shackled by a chain around your neck that is long enough for you to go anywhere you want. Are you truly free? No. Whilst you are shackled, it is impossible to claim to be free. Why…
Money Talks: Musk and Reform
In a remarkable and deeply concerning move, Elon Musk, the wealthiest man in the world, has hinted at donating $100 million to the right-wing populist political party Reform UK. Despite such an arrangement still only being hypothetical, the implications of…
Braverman’s Rivers of Bile
Throughout British history, the political sphere has been stalked by a far-right shadow. One of the earliest examples being the British Union of Fascists, but more contemporary examples include the British National Party, or the UKIP, now known as ‘Reform…
Banning the Bully
The latest debate gripping the nation is the matter of the XL Bully, an American breed of dog imported to the UK. The government, in response to a string of horrific attacks on our streets, some of which ended in…
Social Media: Freedom of Expression, or Hate?
In recent years, the increasingly prevalent role of social media as a domain for public discourse, specifically regarding contentious political movements and ideas, has translated into heavy scrutiny due to concerns over hate speech, misinformation, and harmful content. In response…
Democracy: Our Downfall?
Throughout history, our progress has been dictated by the leaders we elect and the decisions we make. Our political governance has the most profound impact on our future, and this article will offer my analysis on the question: Is the…
The Future of Scottish Drug Policy
The rates of drug-related deaths in Scotland has steadily increased since the 1980s, causing many Scottish representatives to cite the issues as a national emergency or an epidemic. In the words of the former First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, on the…
Why Starmer’s Mediocrity is an Arrow in the Liberal Heel
As of writing, the general election is still in the distance. As such, I resort to speculation, but let’s play with the statistical probability for a moment. It seems concordant with the current state of affairs in the British political…
How could Juryless Trials affect the Scottish Judicial System?
Since beginning his tenure as First Minister, Hamzah Yousaf has proposed several reforms to different aspects of Scottish society to promote positive change. Some of these reforms have been perceived as radical and even destructive, and hence they have been…
Is Sturgeon’s arrest a defining moment for Scottish independence?
Inquiries regarding the misuse of SNP finances finally reached their peak after former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested on Sunday 11th June. This follows the April 5th 2023 arrest of her husband, Peter Murrel, who was formerly the Chief…