Liberty depends on defending the freedoms of those who offend us
Only a robust defence of the right to be offended allows individuals to enjoy their own rights to self-expression.
Good Society
Cameron’s credibility deficit: the PM has failed to deliver on three big 2010 pledges
David Cameron will today accuse Labour of lacking credibility. As we’re on the subject, it’s worth looking at the credibility of the PM when it comes to the three big pledges he made in 2010.
The economic case for supporting LGBT rights
The moral case for supporting LGBT rights isn’t persuading global policymakers. It’s time we spoke in a language they understand.
Charlie Hebdo: No excuses – just murder
Those who use violence to silence those with who they disagree should never be appeased by the democratically-minded.
Theresa May’s counter-productive counter-terrorism bill
These measures will not stop the UK from being in danger of further terrorist activity and may well do the opposite.
2015 must be the year we address wealth inequality
When the Economist asks “Why aren’t the poor storming the barricades?” something has gone badly wrong.
Forget immigration, the big issue in 2015 should be the death of social mobility
By accepting vast inequalities of wealth, the political class has acquiesced in the erosion of opportunity
2012: MORE CUTS. 2014: FEWER CUTS. Will the real David Laws please stand up?
Liberal Democrats MPs really will say anything to get elected.
Voters not keen on coalition 2.0
The country is yet to be convinced of the benefits of coalition government.
Why the Tories won’t win a majority at the election
The Tories can’t change this country to make it work for the many not the few because they themselves haven’t changed.