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Douglas Carswell Articles

A minister for England?

On 8 March 2016, in the Boothroyd room of the House of Commons, Jim McMahon, member of parliament for Oldham West and Royton, called upon Jeremy Corbyn to create a minister for England, while Chuka Umunna, MP for Streatham, reaffirmed his call for an English...
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A Britain we won’t give up on

This week Nigel Farage launched the United Kingdom Independence party’s 2015 election campaign addressing an audience at Canvey Island, Essex. There was a hint of desperation in his words as he urged Britons to ‘believe in Britain’ and asked ‘neglected voters to make...
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Ukip’s health policy on the operating table

We all have a good idea of where Labour and the Tories stand when it comes to healthcare and the National Health Service in this country, but what about the latest entrant on the political playing field – the United Kingdom Independence party? You could be forgiven...
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One week to go: by-election analysis

There are two parliamentary by-elections next Thursday. The vacancy in Clacton is caused by Douglas Carswell resigning from the Conservatives, joining the United Kingdom Independence party and now seeking ratification of his defection from the electorate. The Heywood...
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Far from silly

Far from silly

Aug 28, 2014 |

This August has been the serious season. Ukraine, Israel-Gaza, Isis, Syria have all reminded us of the perils of an...

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