Why the Tories are repealing the Human Rights Act, and why it’s a shoddy idea
Of all the Conservatives’ designs for the first hundred days of this parliament, none has caused more furore than the planned repealing of the Human Right...
Author: Jimmy Nicholls
Writes somewhat about British politics and associated matters. Contact jimmy@rightdishonourable.com
Montage of Heck is the definitive Cobain documentary, even if it says nothing new
If this documentary proves one thing, it is that everything worth saying about the musician Kurt Cobain has already been said. This is a sad fate for the film t...
There is no principled reason to support votes for 16-year-olds
There is something a bit weird about a 16-year-old that is interested in politics. In fact that’s true of most age groups. However near you are to GodR...
Equalities minister praises LGBT rights after voting against them
Despite winning a majority in the Commons off a campaign that focused on the economy and his opponent’s inability to win a bacon sarnie, prime minister Da...
Scots sceptics on independence after SNP surge
Much has been written about the possibility of the Scottish National Party pushing for another referendum on independence should they augment their recent surge...