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When a pile on is not a pile on, and when it is - why the arbiters of academic standards cannot be a self-selecting sample
In the aftermath of Prof Arday’s treatment, we see the double standards of academia as 400 “academics” sign a letter defending Hereditarian Nathan Cofnas When I heard of Prof. Jason Arday’s death, I was sickened to my stomach, but I was not surprised. The British press had written 249 critical articles containing mainly unsubstantiated accusations concerning his character over a 22 day period - many after his resignation due to the unrelenting press coverage. But few if any o
rjonesindie
Aug 258 min read


Will UK government change the narrative on immigration before it’s too late?
UK is heading for zero net migration and the consequences look seriously bad for growth The UK immigration system needs to deliver on a number of levels, including: allowing sufficient flow of labour to supply demand in the economy and protecting UK citizens from threats, such as terrorism and crime. However, in recent years, particularly after the hysterical rhetoric of Brexit agitators, the immigration system has simultaneously become a significant key to power and the leas
rjonesindie
Aug 37 min read


Schrodinger’s Racists: how Reform UK voters feel justified in rejecting accusations of racism
How the “colour blindness” approach to racial differences has failed Britain In a YouGov poll published on 1 October 2025, 47% of UK voters considered the Reform UK Party to be “generally racist”. 43% of UK voters believed that Reform UK voters themselves, were “generally racist”. The poll was conducted at a time when Reform UK’s proposal to scrap indefinite leave to remain for millions of UK residents had just been announced by Nigel Farage. The policy would place in jeopard
rjonesindie
Jul 267 min read


Ex Labour Home Secretary claims that the pendulum has swung too far on anti-racism in the police
In a stand out moment during an interview with Laura Kuenssberg, former Labour Home Secretary, and now Lord David Blunkett, suggested that UK policing’s image in the public imagination had gone from suggestions of outright racism in the force, (referencing the Macpherson report), to people saying it’s woke. Lord Blunkett continued by suggesting that it isn’t the job of the police to participate in the debate over fairness, but instead, it’s job is simply to deliver to targets
rjonesindie
Jul 54 min read


Why are attacks on Muslims not labelled as terrorism
Article published in West England Bylines https://westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/humanrights/why-are-attacks-on-muslims-not-labelled-as-terrorism/ An attack on worshippers outside an Edinburgh mosque prompts a wider question about how Britain defines terrorism On 19 June a white man attacked five Muslim men outside a mosque in Edinburgh. When arrested, he claimed that he was "protecting the country”. No one was killed, but the incident involved serious injury. Neither the
rjonesindie
Jun 304 min read
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