Lifestyles and the death of the Metropolitan Elite
For those who are economically and politically classical liberal these are encouraging times
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Barack Obama’s plan to bankrupt the West
The good news is that in America the housing market is seeing some strong growth. But the green shoots of recovery in the short term might develop in the medium term to be little more than knotweed
- 9 April 2013
No contest: Capitalism vs socialism
We should celebrate how capitalism has made the poor substantially richer. And we must hope that it is not a lesson our political class forgets entirely
- 19 March 2013
Drinking from the EU gravy boat
The EU seems to be pleasing no one at the moment; but not for want of trying. Indeed, the charm offensive against young and old continues apace with a substantial budget
- 13 March 2013
Sir Humphrey is now in drag
The civil service's actions on the plain cigarette packs consultation have been nothing short of a disgrace
- 25 February 2013
EU power grab fatally undermines democracy
The devil is not only in the detail, but also in the concept. And here lies the problem with the EU
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Want to cure your asthma? Start smoking
"Yes, it’s rotten science, but it’s in a worthy cause. It will help us to get rid of cigarettes and become a smoke-free society” said one WHO official. This is what we're up against
- 29 January 2013
Biased BBC: Curious case of the forgotten smoking ban
The BBC is guilty of 'churnalism' once again as the smoking ban is completely ignored as a cause of Britain's boarded-up pubs
- 14 January 2013
The state is now in charge of breakfast
The turkey carcass has barely been cleared, the last dregs of scotch remain, but nanny’s apron is freshly starched and she is ready to “do something.”
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A busy year for the 'do something' brigade
If, after Christmas, I glance in the mirror and the overhang of my stomach is a little larger, I will perhaps eat a little less. But I don’t need government to make that decision for me
- 17 December 2012
Review: The Art of Suppression
The prohibitionist has become all too ubiquitous in our life. Chris Snowdon's latest book traces this trend in meticulous historical detail with measure of good entertainment
- 10 December 2012
Pornography, social media, and censorship
For the first time we can watch Big Brother and there is little he can do about it - we must fight to keep it that way
- 19 November 2012
Want to lose weight? Visit McDonald's
What the government is planning to put on your dinner plate
- 12 November 2012
140mph speed limit on motorways? Why stop there?
The more the state gives accountability to the road user the safer the roads become
- 22 October 2012
EU Health Commissioner John Dalli resigns in disgrace
Are EU officials stopping the gravy train just long enough to get on themselves?
- 18 October 2012
Latest on the blog
- NY Democrat pleads with Republican not to share document proposing confiscation of guns
- Sunday Times blood libel cartoon, on Holocaust Memorial Day no less
- Palestinian jailed for Facebook like
- 'Muslim Patrol' vigilantes attempt to control London streets
- Saudi cleric who raped and killed daughter receives small fine
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