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STEPHEN TAYLOR

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UK Politics

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Margaret Thatcher, 1925-2013
UK Politics

Margaret Thatcher, 1925-2013

The greatest Prime Minister since Winston Churchill died this morning after suffering a stroke. Margaret Thatcher’s influence on the UK and the world is still w

British budget today
UK Politics

British budget today

The coalition government of Prime Minister David Cameron unveiled their budget today in Westminster. Not billed as an austerity budget as has been done in years

Social media and free speech
Columns

Social media and free speech

During the London and UK riots last week, many commentators — myself included — wondered about a social media shutdown and mobile shutdown in affected areas. As

Riot Gear
UK Politics

Riot Gear

Libertarians think property owners should be armed, conservatives want the police or army to come and crush the rioters and socialists want to create more entit

UK Conservatives unveil budget
UK Politics

UK Conservatives unveil budget

The problem: – $1.3 trillion debt. – Budget deficit is 11% of GDP The planned solution: – Increase VAT from 17.5% to 20% by January – Axe treasury department lo

Running away from the brand
UK Politics

Running away from the brand

In Canada, the Conservatives unapologetically spend, while in the UK, they are about to cut — but not without apology. An email I just received from the UK Cons