Viktor Orbán’s illiberal democracy is a warning to Europe
Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party has received another four years to create his ‘illiberal democracy’. Is this an omen of things to come in Western Europe?
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Category: Politics
Jeremy Corbyn must never become prime minister
Though far from the Marxist bogeyman he is so often portrayed as, Jeremy Corbyn’s response to the Russia crisis highlights why he must never become prime minister.
The populist wave strikes Latin America
Latin America has always been a haven for populist politics. In 2018, corruption and economic stagnation might see two elected as president in the region’s largest economies, Mexico and Brazil.
Little Letterhole: Romney’s return
IT WILL TAKE a gargantuan effort for the Democratic Party to wrest the Senate away from the Republicans this November.Continue Reading
2017 in retrospect: Donald’s year
In retrospect, 2017 hasn’t produced a lot of good news, from Trump to the sexual harassment revalations. But don’t despair: there are signs the tide is beginning to turn.
Jamaica? No, they walked out of their own accord
Angela Merkel’s future is in doubt, and the English-speaking media is hysterical. Though unexpected, the events in Germany are far from political Armageddon.
Move the capital to Manchester, and other radical ideas
The serious economic and geographic inequality in the United Kingdom requires innovative solutions. Can we solve our problems with big, radical ideas like moving the capital to Manchester?
It’s finally time to retire the royals
The monarchy is a fundamental part of public life. But why is this still considered appropriate? Why shouldn’t we have a national debate about the place of the Royal Family in modern society?
For the love of God, get rid of John McDonnell
An unrepentant Marxist, an ideological bully and an IRA sympathiser, John McDonnell is the avatar for all that’s bad about the Labour Party. He needs to go to give this government-in-waiting credibility.
Election 2017: Time for Tim
Letterhole urges a vote for the Liberal Democrats, the only party that supports sensible social and cultural liberalism. But more than anything, this nasty Tory government must be defeated.
