Brexit Britain and policing Project Fear
by Luke Watson
Italy's populists win popularity by shaking things up
by Tim Hedges
It's time to wake up to the cyber security identity crisis
by Barry Scott
Brussels terror of Brexit raises Project Fear to extremes
by John Redwood MP

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A WTO Brexit is the best of both worlds

If Britain leaves the EU on WTO terms this does not in fact amount to no deal. WTO is a deal, the one most countires use in international trade. We should go for that, save ourselves the 40 billion, and get Britain out of the EU as soon as possible
by Jayne Adye - 1 August 2018
Busting Italy's myths about the Holocaust

Italy, like many other countries in Europe, has long been in denial about its role in the Holocaust. The mythology is now being debunked
by Michael Curtis - 27 July 2018
Brexit stirs debate about EU madness across Europe

Britain’s impending departure from the EU has at the very least stirred up a wave of discussion on a subject largely unknown to the European people. They are suddenly beginning to realise the costs and effects of a corrupt subsidy and tariff regime most thought normal. Brexit will bring much needed perspective to the debate about the EU, which is only just getting started in continental Europe
by Tim Hedges - 24 July 2018

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The SNP and social authoritarianism in Scotland?

The Scottish National Party has been turning Scotland into one of the most socially authoritarian places in the Western World. A pliant media isn't helping. But is a revolt by the forces of freedom in the making?
by Tom Gallagher - 18 July 2018
Only ignorance stands in way of a real Brexit now

Yesterday’s debate in the Commons on Brexit was dominated by people who have never run complex supply chains who were unwilling to accept they work fine with non EU as well as with EU parts. The biggest barrier to a real Brexit now is the sheer ignorance of its opponents
by John Redwood MP - 17 July 2018
Eurosceptics across Europe watch Brexit own goal

What makes Brexit interesting to Italians and other Europeans is that the UK team seemed to be without a captain and determinedly kicking towards its own end. Meanwhile, unbeknown to the Brits, the other side is terrified of them; terrified of the domino effect from fans in Europe who might emulate their style, and terrified of losing the 40 billion in ticketing revenue. Come on, let's change tactics, get to the final, and bring it all home
by Tim Hedges - 11 July 2018
May's Brexit in name only is a betrayal of the nation

The Prime Minister, who believes in Brexit in name only, is forcing Britain down a middle-way where we will never truly be free to benefit from the Brexit dividend. No Deal would be a far better deal than this elaborate soft squidgy fudge
by Joshua King - 6 July 2018
Britain should give Brussels an ultimatum, and mean it

Time to give Brussels an ultimatum. If they thought it was a simple choice of a Free Trade Agreement or the no deal WTO option, they would be likely to choose the Free Trade Agreement, which is in their best interests. But we must end the dithering, and clearly state we will walk away if they continue to negotiate in bad faith
by John Redwood MP - 5 July 2018
EU fails to smother the resurgent nation state

The European project is designed to smother the nation state, and democracy with it. But the cracks in that edifice are now so wide that it can only be a matter of time before the resurgent nation state strikes back with a lethal blow
by Tim Hedges - 4 July 2018
Remain’s ‘Project Fear’ lies should fool no one

The true shamelessness of Project Fear has reached a crescendo roar. As the clock ticks down to Brexit, they become ever more desperate; lies, such as BMW quitting the UK come, and then go. As Remain thrashes around in its death throes, its ugly, dishonest, anti-democratic face is there for all to see
by Joshua King - 30 June 2018

A-Level results: choose STEM subjects say industry chiefs

As hundreds of thousands of students from across the UK receive their A-Level results, industry leaders and education experts call for more take up of key courses in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Two thirds of shoppers expect Brexit high street price rise next year

Nearly two thirds of UK consumers expect Brexit to trigger a surge in high street prices next year, according to new research. The findings are contained in a new report published today from the Parliament Street think tank entitled Retail Revolution: Preparing the UK high street for Brexit, which includes polling of 1,000 UK shoppers.
Brexit IT boost as businesses splash out on tech to tackle uncertainty

Explosive research from MHR Analytics reveals that 93% of UK companies anticipate a drop in revenue next year, with two thirds planning to give IT departments a cash injection to improve data analytics
Cyber security fears as 26,000 electronic gadgets are lost on London transport

Personal and work devices including laptops, tablets, e-readers and drones are listed in Transport for London’s lost property records for the most recent financial year, according to new research from the Parliament Street think tank. Security experts warn that the extent of devices losses could lead to attacks from hackers and fraudsters
One in 10 planning to pull a sickie if England beat Colombia

Researchers have discovered that up to 5 million people in the UK are considering skipping work in the event of an England victory in the first of the team’s knock-out games this evening. The majority (45 per cent) will be watching the game at home, the pub (7 per cent), at a friend’s house (5 per cent) and in the office (2 per cent)
Institute of Coding calls on industry to help close the digital skills gap

New organisation backed by the government promises to bring together the worlds of academia and industry to tackle the UK’s chronic digital skills crisis at special launch event in the House of Lords last night
Theresa May is the ‘most stressed’ party leader, according to Brits

Perkbox research into MP job roles finds Theresa May has had the most stressful year, whilst Jeremy Corbyn has been treated worst by his party. The poll also found that the public want MPs to vote online instead of travelling to the House of Commons.