Anthony Zacharzewski

A number of MPs have renewed calls for a referendum on the EU constitution, reports the BBC. This is, of course, because of their deep personal commitment to direct democracy. The fact that a lot of the public happen to agree with their personal views on the constitution is entirely

Douglas Carswell wants to cut down on boring speeches in the Commons and spend more time holding Government to account, according to . Interesting idea: if they can introduce Westminster Hall for extra debating, why not introduce extra scrutiny?

Really interesting article in Foreign Affairs this month, sets out very clearly the importance of building a liberal international order that can accommodate the rise of China rather than try and resist it. The article is mostly about the US, as is natural given its source, but there is a

Carpetbagger comments on Mike Huckabee’s claims that there just ISN’T ENOUGH GOD in the US Constitution. This man is scary, scary, scary.

In January next year, or thereabouts, the European heads of Government will choose a permanent President of Europe, who will serve for two years. In today’s Le Monde, former French Prime Minister Edouard Balladur explains why he thinks that, although Tony Blair is a good candidate, he can’t

David Cameron has promised a referendum in the highly unlikely event that the EU Reform Treaty is not ratified by the time he takes office. More generally, he has shown that his attitude to Europe would be just as constructive as Margaret Thatcher’s. He added: “I think Margaret Thatcher

After the Ron Paul scandal, the Paulista forums run red with the blood of traitors. They have shown themselves unworthy of your leadership, o Fuhrer!

This, right here, is why shareholders in banks should lose control when they take Government support : SRM, a hedge fund that controls 9.9% of Northern Rock, has warned Alistair Darling not to consider nationalising the bank for less than a fair price. … SRM said it has been advised that

Great story about a great initiative. (source) The three-fingered [“A-salute”] celebration is part of an initiative started by a group of players, called A-Star. It aims to open up pathways into employment for youngsters through sport and other creative activities. The “A” salute is visual shorthand for the initiative’s