John Tyler Is independence for Scotland a question just for Scotland, or should the question be put first to all the peoples of the UK, thus asked Matthew Parris in today’s Times. “Scottish independence would create two new countries. The whole of the UK must be consulted before it happens.” … he continued: Iam a citizen  [ Read More ]

John Redwood The John Humphrys BBC welfare documentary last Thursday night was well made. It reminded us how Beveridge wished to slay the five dragons that included the dragon of Idleness. It told us that the public overwhelmingly wants a safety net so no-one need be homeless or short of food. Voters do not want  [ Read More ]

Gordon Lee The government should abolish TV licence fees which currently stand at £145.50. Instead, the BBC should be funded through direct government grants, and allowing the BBC to collect more revenue through its commercial activities. Such an arrangement will help to continue to protect and recognise the huge cultural value of the BBC, and  [ Read More ]

Douglas Carswell The United States Congress has insisted that the American government does not increase the country’s overdraft by as much as President Obama had wanted. You might not have guessed it from the appalling BBC coverage over the past few days – which has portrayed Congressional efforts to limit the debt as grossly irresponsible  [ Read More ]