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Commentary and analysis on Britain's place in a multipolar, multi-aligned world — from foreign policy and diplomacy to civil liberties and social order in Britain.
Let Him Speak: Tommy Robinson at the Oxford Union
Tommy Robinson should be allowed to speak at the Oxford Union, as banning him would strengthen his image as a silenced truth-teller.
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The Erosion of Free Expression in Modern Britain
A society that restricts dissent in the name of stability loses the very qualities that make it stable in the first place. The strength of democracy lies in its ability to accommodate anger, disagreement, and protest without resorting to criminalisation.
Read MoreWhen Reporting Becomes a Crime
Pickthall House concludes that the systematic suppression of independent reporting in Gaza goes beyond a tactical military calculation. It exposes a deeper contradiction at the heart of Israel’s democratic claim.
Read MoreRecognising Genocide in Gaza Is the UK’s Moral Imperative
Pickthall House calls on the UK government to break from its ineffective ‘both sides’ rhetoric and take immediate, concrete steps. Recognising the State of Palestine without delay would send a powerful message that genocide and forced population transfer cannot proceed with impunity.
Read MoreIs Political Polarisation Diversifying UK Politics?
While the system still favours the main parties, the vote share tells a different story. Labour and the Conservatives are already polling at historic lows, struggling to maintain a combined majority of public support.
Read MoreThe ‘Anti-Immigration’ Conservatives Caused the Biggest Migration Crisis of 2025
The ongoing crisis is the direct result of the Conservative Party’s reckless incompetence and deliberate deception. The British people deserve full accountability, and the Conservative Party must be held responsible for this entirely preventable catastrophe.
Read MoreMediating rising tensions between India and Pakistan
Pickthall House commends Starmer’s stance and recommends that the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) use its influence to mediate and encourage de-escalation between India and Pakistan.
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