Celebrating International Women’s Day Is Not Enough
Although an extremely worthwhile and impressive global event, International Women’s Day must provide a platform for action and transformation to empower women across the world.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day is not enough
By Clare George-Hilley Since 1911 International Women’s Day has marked the economic, political and social achievements of women from around the world. But celebration alone is not enough, much more needs to be done to break down the barriers which are holding women back. This year’s theme is ‘make it happen’ and is a fitting reminder that we all have […]
Views From The Ground: How the Lib Dems Are Damaging Colchester’s Skyline
In this edition of ‘Views From The Ground’, Parliament Street hears from Darius Laws. Darius is a director, cinematographer and Conservative Party activist from Colchester, Essex. He argues that the local Liberal Democrats are ruining all hopes of reviving one of Colchester’s most memorable landmarks. It’s about time that Bob Russell,the Lib Dem Member of Parliament for Colchester, gave up […]
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.
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Liam Fox: ‘We should actively consider giving the Ukrainians the military supplies they need to defend their territorial integrity’
The Rt. Hon. Dr. Liam Fox MP provides his verdict on the situation in Ukraine. This has been taken from a speech given by Dr. Fox to the UK Defence Academy in Shrivenham on 10th February 2015. The current crisis in the Ukraine is not a unique situation, but part of a continuum than has been evolving in recent years. […]
