jonholb – Page 3 – Jon Holbrook

Boris’s Brexit ‘deal’ won’t take back control

21st October 201917th March 2021jonholbLeave a comment

Brexit has been derailed by a political class that will not accept the impulse behind it. The British people voted to take back control — they should settle for nothing less.

Why democracy must reign supreme

26th September 201917th March 2021jonholbLeave a comment

Supreme Court judges have no right to rule on political matters. Their decision to rule the prorogation of parliament unlawful is an affront to democracy.

Feminists think stereotypes are only bad when others use them

21st August 201917th March 2021jonholbLeave a comment

The Advertising Standards Authority has banned two adverts for ‘promoting gender stereotypes’. Meanwhile Green Party MP Caroline Lucas called for an emergency female-only cabinet ‘to work for reconciliation’ a solution only women can secure. Feminists are happy to use stereotypes to help themselves get promoted.

Kick judges out of politics

13th August 201917th March 2021jonholbLeave a comment

The judiciary has been empowered by the European Convention on Human rights to ride roughshod over public opinion. For the health of British democracy, it is time to kick judges out of politics.

Equality law fuels campus censorship

4th February 201917th March 2021jonholbLeave a comment

Government-backed guidance on free speech in universities shows how the Equality Act is the main driver of campus censorship.

Populism is a struggle for democracy

23rd January 201917th March 2021jonholbLeave a comment

Roger Eatwell and Matthew Goodwin’s book is an invaluable guide to the new politics of revolt.

Turning the UK into an EU colony

19th November 201817th March 2021jonholbLeave a comment

Theresa May’s Withdrawal Agreement makes a mockery of the Brexit vote.

Dr Bawa-Garba was struck off because she was incompetent

21st August 201823rd February 2021jonholbLeave a comment

Instead of hitting the ‘racism’ button, those making excuses for Dr Bawa-Garba ought to have done a little research into why she was convicted and struck off in the first place. Her treatment never had anything to do with racism.

Diversity: the new favouritism

3rd August 201817th March 2021jonholbLeave a comment

Ben Cobley’s book, The Tribe, is a searing attack on the diversity industry. In Britain today, if you are non-white, female, Muslim or gay you are favoured. If you are white, male, Christian or straight you are unfavoured.

Civil partnership: a hollow institution

5th July 201817th March 2021jonholbLeave a comment

The Supreme Court is wrong to give it the same status as marriage, which the state should back.