Britain’s core economic problem, is that too much power is concentrated in Whitehall. By attempting to run the entire country from a single postcode, the central state becomes overstretched, risk-averse, and ultimately ineffective at delivering major projects.
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Beyond the Books: Education as a Firewall Against Extremism – Building Resilient Democracies
The post emphasizes the link between declining public education investment and rising political polarization in the UK and Europe. It advocates for prioritizing quality education, focusing on critical thinking, civic education, empathy, and addressing inequalities to build a more cohesive society. Collective action from governments and communities is essential for reversing these trends.
The Voting Revolution: So Proportional Representation in the UK is a new Idea.. Wrong
PR in the UK isn’t new — it’s a 150-year debate. From limited and cumulative votes in the 19th century to STV in university seats, devolved parliaments and the 2011 AV referendum, proportional systems have long been part of Britain’s electoral story.
The Poverty Politics: Income Inequality and its impact on Political attitudes.
A look at the evidence of how income inequality impaccts political attitudes based of reputable sources.
The Quiet Erosion: Is Declining Education Investment Fuelling Our Political Divide?
The content discusses the significant connection between declining public investment in education and increasing political polarization in Europe. It highlights how inadequate education undermines critical thinking, civic skills, and opportunity, leading to alienation and disillusionment. This environment enables radical ideologies to thrive, exacerbating societal divisions between political extremes.
The Money Trail: UK & European Education Spending – A Partisan Story of Polarization
The post examines the correlation between UK education spending and political shifts from 1946 onwards. Declines under Conservative governments align with rising populism, while Labour governments prioritized education investment. Austerity measures lead to voter disengagement and support for radical parties. The upcoming conclusion will address implications for democracy and education’s role.
Why Calling Leftism a “Cancer” Misses the Point
Calling leftism a disease ignores evidence. Social-democratic policies aren’t about extremist control — they’re about building resilient, accountable societies that serve people fairly. The real cancer is unchecked power: concentrated wealth, weak institutions, and authoritarian impulses.
UK Political Donations Analysis 2001-2019
So For the last few months I’ve been refreshing my data analysis skills, learning python and improving my coding. As part of that I have created and I am still working on this dashboard looking at Political Donations in the UK between 2001 and 2019 – I am also looking to extend the data whenContinueContinue reading “UK Political Donations Analysis 2001-2019”
The Warning signs
OK so another political post .. This time the 12 early warning signs of fascism. . and lets us just remember that fascism is what Nazi Germany was.. these are also classic signs of a totalitarian state Powerful and Contining Nationalism – I.e. This country is better than any other.. this is bullshit .. noContinueContinue reading “The Warning signs”
Ok Times for Politics
The blog discusses the upcoming UK General Election in July 2024 and the author’s advocacy for Proportional Representation (PR) to ensure fair representation in Parliament. The author criticizes the previous government’s removal of PR in elections and invites all political followers to a Zoom meeting on June 4th to discuss more inclusive governance.
