Canadian Politics
Mark Carney helped write the playbook that just sank Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer resigned as British prime minister on June 22, the worst-polling Labour leader on record, undone by a program of tax rises, paternalism, and…
UK Politics
13 posts in UK Politics from Stephen Taylor's archive of Canadian political commentary.
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…
UK Politics
Choice in Childcare hops across the pond
Email from David Cameron today: MAKING CHILDCARE MORE AFFORDABLE This Government faces tough choices in clearing up Labour’s mess and getting this country…
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…
Digital Politics
Talking UK riots and free speech
I sat down with my friend Charles Adler to discuss the UK riots, root causes, and social media the Sun News Network:
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.…
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…
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…
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…