Britain’s New Prime Minister Andy Burnham Promises ‘Stronger Public Control’ of Stagnating Economy
admin Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade inherits weak growth, record-high taxes, and a swelling welfare bill. His proposed cure…
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The U.K. Wants a Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds
In the U.K., 16-year-olds can consent to sex and join the Royal Navy. But the government wants to limit when…
Meet 5 of Britain’s Most Unusual Election Candidates
From Count Binface to AI Steve, Britain’s novelty candidates use costumes, absurd promises, and electoral loopholes to puncture the self-importance…
Nigel Farage Resigns His Parliamentary Seat—and Is Standing for Election Again
Nigel Farage has resigned his seat amid questions over undeclared gifts, but a fresh mandate from Clacton won’t answer whether…
Why U.K. Socialism Could Soon Be America’s Problem
The Reason Roundtable discusses British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation and what it says about the United Kingdom's economic stagnation.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Has Resigned. His Replacement Will Likely Be More of the Same.
The Labour leadership race is likely to replace one unpopular big-government prime minister with another.
Carded Before Sexting?
Starmer wants tech companies to stop teens from sending nude images. Critics say the plan could require intrusive age checks…
Britain Wants To Ban Teens From Social Media. The Evidence Suggests It Won’t Work.
Britain is following Australia into a policy that struggled to keep children off social media, while forcing adults through intrusive…