Articles by: Parliament Street

Ed Miliband is far from Labour’s only problem

Ed Miliband is far from Labour’s only problem

Matt Gass takes a look at why Labour’s problems go beyond white vans, pink vans and Milibands.

by · 26th February 2015 · Tory Thought
Dr Liam Fox: Key Risks to the UK Economy in 2015

Dr Liam Fox: Key Risks to the UK Economy in 2015

Speech by The Rt.Hon Dr Liam Fox at a Parliament Street event held at Kings College London

by · 25th February 2015 · Tory Thought, frontpage
Torquay Herald Express: Made in Chelsea’ TV series is just the job for Georgia

Torquay Herald Express: Made in Chelsea’ TV series is just the job for Georgia

Starring in hit reality TV show Made in Chelsea is the ‘perfect job’ for Torquay celebrity Georgia Toffolo. Filming for the ninth series of the hit E4 show has already started and Georgia says she is excited the reality show is returning to our screens. The 20 year old said: “It’s like the perfect job. Well, it’s not really a job, […]

by · 23rd February 2015 · Press Room
City AM on Parliament Street’s Liam Fox lecture

City AM on Parliament Street’s Liam Fox lecture

On Monday 23rd February 2015, City AM reported on Parliament Street’s Second Annual Lecture delivered by the Rt. Hon. Dr. Liam Fox MP: Former Conservative leadership candidate Liam Fox will tonight look to curry favour with his party’s eurosceptic wing by describing the Eurozone as the greatest threat to global financial stability. Speaking at the right of centre think-tank Parliament Street, Fox […]

by · 23rd February 2015 · Press Room
ISIS: The Case For Intervention-Understanding Public Opinion, Foreign Policy and International Law

ISIS: The Case For Intervention-Understanding Public Opinion, Foreign Policy and International Law

  Chris Hanley from TNS opinion and James Downes from Parliament Street discuss the ramifications surrounding ISIS, drawing on recent polling data from TNS opinion, Pew and YouGov. The article then looks at four core areas in the legitimacy to intervene, investigating authorisation from the UN Security Council, Humanitarian Intervention, intervention by recipient states and the right to self-defence. The […]

Views From The Ground: West Ham and Labour’s Failing Housing Policy

Views From The Ground: West Ham and Labour’s Failing Housing Policy

    In this first edition of ‘Views From The Ground’ Parliament Street hears from Festus Akinbusoye. Festus is the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for West Ham, East London. He argues that although an extremely important issue, building homes should not involve ignoring the concerns of existing local people. As is being seen in Labour run Newham. The opportunity to stand […]

by and · 22nd February 2015 · Blog
Plain cigarette packaging is just plain silly

Plain cigarette packaging is just plain silly

In this article Mo Metcalf- Fisher, Parliament Street’s Director of Strategy, argues why he thinks Plain Packaging legislation is just plain silly. I used to smoke. I say used to — I gave it up about two months ago. I’d been smoking since I was 17. I’m now 24. I wasn’t a casual smoker either. I’m one of the ones […]

by and · 19th February 2015 · Tory Thought
Wolf Hall, another milestone in the great Tudor revival

Wolf Hall, another milestone in the great Tudor revival

By Clare George-Hilley The Tudor period, which gave our country such rich culture and strong national identity is still making a comeback. The great Tudor revival has captured the imagination of many in our country. So let us remember to be proud of our exciting and vivid history instead of being ashamed of it. The Tudor period is a remarkable […]

by · 18th February 2015 · Reviews & Arts
Join Us:  Dr. Liam Fox- Key risks to the UK economy in 2015

Join Us: Dr. Liam Fox- Key risks to the UK economy in 2015

Join Parliament Street at Kings College, London for a special announcement from The Rt. Hon. Dr. Liam Fox MP. Tickets are free. Please purchase yours by visiting the eventbrite page. Dr. Fox was appointed Secretary of State for Defence by Prime Minister David Cameron on 12th May 2010. He resigned from this position on Friday 14th October 2011 and returned to […]

by and · 17th February 2015 · Events
Opinion: How the West is Failing Libya

Opinion: How the West is Failing Libya

  Tom Lahey argues that the West should be doing more to protect Libya from the evil forces of ISIL. In 2011, an opportunity presented itself to the Western powers to intervene in a revolution in Libya and overthrow long-time dictator Muammar Gaddafi. NATO- led by Britain and France, with support from other allies including the United States- provided much […]

by and · 16th February 2015 · Uncategorized