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Macron’s centrist approach is France’s best option

The Penelope-gate scandal has rocked the run-up to the French presidential election.  Not only has François Fillon’s honesty been called into question and his presidential campaign thrown into disarray, but it has facilitated the rise of centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron.   One man’s loss is another man’s gain.  Macron has seized the opportunity to regain […]

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Labour need to take a more decisive stance in Scotland

Jeremy Corbyn has waded into the ever volatile world of Scottish politics by stating that Scotland could not afford independence and that it would lead to “turbocharged austerity”.  As if he does not have enough to deal with back in London, he thought it would be a good idea to further stir the already near-boiling […]

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World leaders should not turn a blind eye to Trump’s campaign

Donald Trump’s election as President has prompted a variety of reactions as mass protests across the US to shock from the President-elect himself. Naturally, a political event of this magnitude is going to both delight and depress, depending on your own view of the world. The world’s leaders are no exception to this and many […]

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Looking ahead to 2020

America is entering into a new period in its history. A lot of people are tearing their hair out thinking of the consequences of a Donald Trump presidency.  Whether it’s over nuclear war, trade war or domestic wars over social issues, people are losing their minds.  Yet many people are overlooking the one silver lining […]