On 20 April 1968 Enoch Powell gave his "Rivers of Blood" speech at a Conservative Association meeting Birmingham. This was indeed a controversial political milestone. Today, I received an MP3 copy of this speech by Enoch Powell and present it here verbatim...
I'm in a strange reflective mood today, and my thoughts are drawn back to 1968 and a Speech given by Enoch Powell at a Conservative Association meeting Birmingham - 20 April 1968. This was indeed a controversial political milestone...
This speech, given by the British Conservative MP Enoch Powell in Nov 1968, was a response to his earlier "Rivers of Blood" speech (20 April 1968) in Birmingham. New Commonwealth immigrants from the West Indies, India, and Pakistan had been allowed to enter and settle freely in the UK.
UK Petition - Call a General Election. "I would like there to be another General Election. I believe the current Labour Government have gone back on the promises they laid out in the lead up to the last election." Watch the full debate on 6 January 2025 - the Petition had received: 3,022,710 signatures.
The relationship between money printing and rising house prices has garnered significant attention recently. This phenomenon can be attributed to various economic principles, particularly inflation, supply and demand, and monetary policy. Understanding these concepts provides insight into why printing money often leads to an increase in housing costs.
The housing rent crisis of 2024 has emerged as a significant issue affecting many individuals and families across various regions. This article explores the underlying causes of this crisis, examining the interplay of economic, social, and political factors that have contributed to the current state of the rental market.
The relationship between house prices and UK income has significantly changed over the past 75 years. This article explores the historical trends in house price-to-income ratios, providing insights into how affordability has evolved in economic shifts, policy changes, and societal factors.
The housing crisis in the United Kingdom has reached a critical point in 2024, prompting widespread concern among policymakers, economists, and the general public. This article explores the multifaceted causes of this crisis, examining the interplay of various factors that have contributed to the current situation.
You know, the fish rots from the head down. We have been appallingly led in this country now for several decades. We are in societal decline. We are in economic decline. Most people are getting poorer with every year that passes. We're losing any sense of national identity, and we're actually teaching kids at school that our country's history is something to be ashamed of...
For most of Britain's Parliament’s history, MPs weren’t paid and instead relied upon a private income or the patronage of local landowners/gentry to be able to afford to be an MP. It was only in 1911 that MPs received a salary for the first time...
It all started in 1799 - William Pitt the Younger* was a reforming prime minister who was determined to do what he could to rationalise the British system of taxation. However, in 1793, when Britain found itself at war with revolutionary France, enormous expenditures on the army and navy required unprecedented borrowing and increased taxation.
On 23 June 2016, the United Kingdom (UK) held a significant referendum to decide whether to remain a member of the European Union (EU). This event, commonly called the "Brexit Referendum", asked the electorate a simple question: Should the UK stay in the EU or leave? The majority voted for "Leave."