Putin’s believed strategic goals of preventing further NATO expansion, of reversing Russian decline and re-establishing its position as the pre-eminent hegemonic power in Europe have failed. His unprovoked attack on…
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It had one in 1972 over joining the EEC (63 per cent Yes). It had one in 1986 on the Single European Act (56 per cent Yes). It had one…
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All sober analysis of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine can only lead to one conclusion for whom is to blame. I have no respect for anyone who claims otherwise. The idea…
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After the complete failure of Russia’s blitzkrieg assault on Ukraine, the Kremlin’s forces have resorted to a scorched earth policy in violation of the rules of war. They are now…
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Early last month, Sadiq Khan announced his plans to increase the cost-of-living burden on Londoners. Instead of being content with the ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ) applying to motorists in central…
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UK supermarket chain Iceland has been forced to reverse a ban on using palm oil as an ingredient in its own-brand products amid an acute shortage of sunflower oil, a…
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The cost-of-living crisis is something that we need to address. I believe that the Government’s announcements in the Spring Statement are a good step forward in addressing it. However, there are underlying…
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In October 2002, the Irish people voted in a referendum to approve the Nice Treaty. It was not, however, the first time they had been asked. The previous June, the…
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Where Western countries get their energy from was already shooting up our list of political priorities in 2022, and war breaking out in eastern Europe has only accelerated that trend.…
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The unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is an event that could well define this century. The West’s reaction to another example of territorial ambition from Putin will set the tone for…