Category Archives: UK

The Octocentenary Of Liberty

Just a quick word to commemorate one of history’s greatest advances in the cause of Liberty.

Posted in Australia, Libertarianism, UK | 4 Comments

UK Election 2015 – How Much Difference Will It Make?

Just a quick conversation starter while I’m out the back cutting wood. The UK general election, to be held in ten days’ time, could be a watershed in western politics, not just the British variety. Or it could be yet … Continue reading

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Alba Gu Bràth

Is there anything Australian actors can’t do? 😉 Seriously, though. I got sick of publicizing an ex-politician at the top of my blog, and thought a discussion of Scotland’s secession vote next week might be worthwhile.

Posted in Libertarianism, UK | 24 Comments

UKIP Storm To Victory

As Nigel Farage remarked at a press conference on Sunday evening, the only surprise is that it didn’t happen earlier. Warm congratulations to all UKIP members, supporters and voters. Your efforts have resulted in a watershed in British and European … Continue reading

Posted in Libertarianism, UK | 23 Comments

Hoist On Their Own Petard

Happy New Year to all my readers. I thought I’d interrupt my summer holidays in balmy climes to have a bit of a chortle at two seemingly unrelated stories in the news over the last few days. One concerns cricket, … Continue reading

Posted in AGW, Australia, UK | 107 Comments

Psephology 101, Or Why Britain Should Embrace Electoral Reform

You may recall back in August, I railed against the undemocratic farce that Australian federal Senate elections have become. As indeed it has. Since the election in September, things have turned from farcical to downright embarrassing. During a contested recount … Continue reading

Posted in Australia, UK | 14 Comments

LibertyGibbert Open Forum

I’m tied up with work at the moment so don’t have time for an in-depth article; so I’m throwing the floor over to you. A couple of starters: A number of British readers have expressed a bit of envy at … Continue reading

Posted in AGW, Australia, Libertarianism, UK, United States of America | 191 Comments

The Thirty-Second Version

That’s all the time I’ve got to compose this post…

Posted in Australia, China, Europe, UK, United States of America | 6 Comments

The Principles Of Freedom – Some Bedtime Reading

I’m still drowning in work down here, and will be doing so for at least another three weeks. The thread on children looks likely to happen probably around the second week of November. Sorry about the delay, but I know … Continue reading

Posted in Australia, Commonwealth of Nations, Libertarianism, Rights, UK, United States of America | 21 Comments

The Rainbow Connection

Last Thursday, Tasmania’s Lower House of parliament passed a bill which, if ratified by the Upper House next month, will make the Apple Isle the first state of Australia to legalize gay marriage.

Posted in Australia, Libertarianism, Religion, Rights, UK | 168 Comments