Philippa Foot was a prominent British philosopher renowned for her work in ethics and moral philosophy. Born Philippa Ruth Bosanquet on 3rd October 1920 in Owston Ferry, Lincolnshire, she was the granddaughter of U.S. President Grover Cleveland. Her early life was marked by privilege, but she was also deeply...
According to the World Economic Forum the spending on welfare systems related to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is ranked as follows
Highest to Lowest Social Spending as a Percentage of GDP:
France
Social spending: ~31-32% of GDP
France is renowned for its extensive welfare programmes, including universal healthcare, pensions, and unemployment benefits.
Belgium
Social spending:...
Stupidity is a subject that has been both the bane and the amusement of society for as long as history has been recorded. From the ancient philosophers who lamented the folly of man, to the modern-day frustrations voiced in online forums, the stupidity of people is a topic that...
In recent years, the socio-political landscape of the UK has witnessed a concerning trend: the exacerbation of divisions within the white working-class communities. Both the Conservative Party and Reform UK have played pivotal roles in this strategy, leveraging socio-economic grievances, cultural anxieties, and nationalist sentiments to further their political...
In recent years, the rise of far-right ideologies has sparked considerable debate and concern across Europe, including the United Kingdom. A key point of contention is the apparent conflict between the values espoused by far-right groups and traditional Christian values. This dichotomy is particularly striking given that many far-right...
When interviewed this was Jason Oldacre's racist excuse.
Far-right Tommy Robinson supporter blames immigrants to why he cannot get a job. However turns that he was convicted for molesting a 7 year old girl. #UKriots #FarageRiots #England #Breaking #Islamaphobia pic.twitter.com/ykqDsbKjUS— Akhi Potter (@Akhipotter_) August 6, 2024
This is the real...
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is an upcoming electronic travel authorisation system implemented by the European Union (EU). Set to become operational in 2024, ETIAS aims to enhance security and streamline the process for travellers from visa-exempt countries seeking to enter the Schengen Area.
Background and Purpose
The...
Voting for Leave doesn’t make you a racist, xenophobe, or far-right, but supporting it because you want to keep “forriners” out most certainly does.
Voting for Reform doesn’t make you a racist, xenophobe, or far-right, but backing it because you think it’ll “send them all back to where they came...
In recent discussions, I've noticed a disturbing trend: comments like "it's not xenophobic to discuss illegal immigration" and "it's not racist if it's true." Such statements reflect a profound misunderstanding of what constitutes discriminatory language. To address this, I've devised six tests to help determine whether a statement is...
Stephen Lawrence's body will be returned to the UK from Jamaica 31 years after his racist murder, his mother Doreen Lawrence has announced.
In a statement issued through her solicitor, Baroness Lawrence said images of her son's grave had appeared on social media after his body had been exhumed, causing...
