Henry Hill I wasn’t aware that Ian James Parsley had posted a response to my critique of his federalist position until recently. I’ve since brought myself up to speed and will respond again, providing a succinct presentation of my views on the various issues he raises. First, I do not believe that a Conservative government  [ Read More ]

Henry Hill I recently discovered a couple of interesting articles in the Telegraph, one recent and one less so. Each of these outline proposals – an old set from the Conservatives in 2007 and a post-riots set from a Telegraph columnist – for creating a Territorial Army-style police reserve force. I was originally going to  [ Read More ]

Henry Hill Two zoo keepers are discussing a recent tragedy. For a long time they have prided themselves on the openness of their zoo: the animals are orderly, the visitors safe, restraints few. Unlike zoos in other countries, they have not needed to use iron bars and electric tags to control their animals. Their reputation  [ Read More ]

Henry Hill The response to the riots that have convulsed major mainland British cities – particularly London – over the last few days has been telling. Many people, after watching the television footage of citizens terrorised, shops looted and historic buildings torched, are calling for a more ‘vigorous’ approach to riot policing. The sight of  [ Read More ]

Henry Hill Simon Hughes is Wrong: It is state schools, not universities, that are failing disadvantaged children. Simon Hughes, in his new role as ‘Access Tsar’ (I know…) has produced another assault on the integrity of higher education. The proposal is simple: force universities charging over £6,000 under the new fees regime to “tackle the  [ Read More ]