As the government creaks alarmingly under the weight of Brexit, it may seem odd – if not downright contrarian – … Continue reading “The housing crisis is pushing Brits towards the spectre of 1970s socialism”

On this day in 1776, the thirteen colonies of America, then at war with Britain, declared themselves to be states … Continue reading “Brexit and the lessons of US Independence”

The war of words between Boots and the Labour Party has led to much political soul-searching. The salient question seems … Continue reading “Anti-business or anti-market?”

In a recent CapX article, Tim Montgomerie sought to outline ‘10 things that capitalism needs but cannot provide’. There was … Continue reading “What the market can provide”

The recent signals by the Obama Administration that they might wish to normalise relations with Cuba should be welcomed by … Continue reading “Free trade, not sanctions, is the key to helping the world’s poor”

The 2004 film Saw was a fine horror movie, which immediately became a minor genre classic. In an ideal world, … Continue reading “Review: ‘Inequality and the 1%’ by Danny Dorling”

Forget political polls and voting intentions. The most important survey of recent months came from Pew Research on the attitudes … Continue reading “Our obsession with inequality is dangerous – the emerging world knows better”

There is a time and a place for ‘sloganeering’ – the use of casual phrases to communicate complex messages. In … Continue reading “A cardinal’s error on poverty and the free market”

Do you ever feel government isn’t fit for purpose? The evidence suggests you’re not alone. The EU elections saw anti-establishment … Continue reading “The state is in crisis – but free marketeers are losing the battle for reform”