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Full public inquiry into what the Romans ever did for us
What have the Romans ever done for us? The aqueduct. Obviously. And the roads. But apart from the aqueduct and the roads? Sanitation. Alright sanitation the aqueduct and the roads. And irrigation. Medicine. Education. Public order. Wine
UK must prioritize national security loans
I'm getting a bit tired of these loan schemes that seem to benefit everyone but our own country, to be honest. We've got our own issues to deal with, what with the state of our economy and the pressure on our public services. It's all well
Let's Not Forget Our Global Neighbours
I was talking to a friend who just got back from volunteering in a refugee camp in Greece and it really made me think about our foreign policy. She was telling me about the families she met and the stories they shared, and it was heartbreak
A serious immigration system that is firm, fair, and actually enforced
Immigration policy in the UK oscillates between targets nobody believes in and rhetoric nobody trusts. Both left and right are responsible. The left pretends there are no trade-offs. The right makes promises it has no mechanism to keep. The
Stop selling arms to dictators, it's just wrong and bad for business
My mate Dave’s lad joined the army a few years back, keen as mustard. He ended up doing a tour in Yemen. Saw some awful stuff out there, he told me. Said they were rebuilding schools and hospitals one minute, then saw the aftermath of bombs
Prioritise NHS funding over overseas military posturing.
It’s bollocks, isn’t it. We're supposed to be a major player, apparently. Yet we can barely keep the lights on in A&E or get ambulances to people on time. This whole Iran business and what Trump’s saying just highlights it. We’re pledging
Sovereignty means being free to do things we have no intention of doing
We fought long and hard for the right to make our own decisions as a nation. And now that we have that right, we choose to... not change very much. But the OPTION is there. Thats the point. We COULD change our lightbulb regulations if we w
Stop Wasting Time on Unaccountable Diplomats
We should introduce a new system of parliamentary approval for all major diplomatic appointments, so we can hold these people to account for their actions. I'm fed up with the idea that some lord or other can just swan off to a fancy emba
Less Red Tape, Better Diplomats
Appointing ambassadors and senior diplomatic staff is currently bogged down in layers of bureaucracy and political patronage. We need to streamline this process, not add more committees. The focus should be on meritocracy and efficiency, no
Sort Grimsby First, Then Worry About World Affairs
Look, I’m not saying we shouldn’t have a strong defence, my dad always said you need to look after your own house. But the idea that we’re supposed to be running around sorting out everyone else’s problems when our own high street is strugg
Make the Channel Tunnel one-way on alternate days for fairness
The Channel Tunnel currently operates in both directions simultaneously, which seems unnecessarily European. A more sensible, more British approach would be to have it go one way on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the other way on Tues
Why Are We Still Giving Aid To Countries That Hates Us?
What's the point of sending our hard-earned cash overseas to governments that openly condemn our values or, worse, actively work against our interests? It feels like we're funding our own opposition, and frankly, that's just daft. We pour m
Stop arming oppressors, it's a Labour issue
I've seen my fair share of trauma as a junior doctor, but nothing compares to the stories I've heard from colleagues who've worked in war zones. The reality is that our goverment's arms sales are contributing to the very conflicts that are
Scotland's True North: A Compassionate Home for All
It's genuinely disheartening to see the way some in Westminster talk about people seeking asylum, as if they're a problem to be locked out rather than individuals fleeing unimaginable hardship. As a nation, Scotland has always been a welcom
Investing in Britain's Future: Strong Schools, Strong Communities
It’s easy to get caught up in talk of global influence when you’re in Westminster, but the reality on the ground for families here in Manchester is very different. My priority, and I suspect most people’s, is ensuring our kids have the best
NHS Funding Over Vanity Projects
I've looked at the numbers and it's clear we need to rethink our spending priorities. The NHS is struggling to keep up with demand, and it's not just a matter of throwing more money at the problem. We need to make sure that funding is targe
UK should offer work visas to foreign students after graduation
I've seen so many talented students come through my coffee shops, working part time while they study, and it's a shame when they have to leave the country as soon as they graduate. They've already built a life here, made friends, and learne
Stop Sending Aid to Countries That Don't Even Trade With Us
I was talking to Mrs. Higgins from down the road last week. Her son's in the forces, stationed out in some godforsaken desert I can't even pronounce the name of. He's out there, risking his life, and for what? So we can send millions of pou
Why are we still pretending sanctions actually work? Time for a different tack.
When did we decide that crippling a nation's economy with sanctions was somehow a more effective tool than, say, talking to them? It feels like we’ve been doing this for decades with predictably dismal results, only now with added complexit
Should we really be telling developing countries how to run their economies?
What's the point of giving aid if we attach so many strings that it ends up being more about us than them? We often hand over money with all these conditions about market liberalisation, austerity, and so on, supposedly to make them more 's