This baby was born with a debt of £25,000. That’s his share of the UK national debt. Why are politicians and the public incapable of balancing the books? VIDEO SCRIPT: Every year, the government spends more money than it receives in taxes. The consequence is a mass of unpaid bills and a burgeoning national debtContinue reading “UK National Debt”
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Brexit
As Britain moves closer to negotiations with the European Union, Leon predicts “no deal” is the likely outcome and looks at policies the British government should plan to avoid a cliff-edge exit. VIDEO SCRIPT: The Prime Minister says: no deal is better than a bad deal on Brexit. So, what are the chances EU leadersContinue reading “Brexit”
Terrorism
16 years after 9-11, Al Qaeda and Islamic State are thriving despite the “War on Terror”. Is it time for western governments to find a different approach in order to defeat radical Islamic terrorism? VIDEO SCRIPT: Radical Islamic terrorism is top of the agenda for most western political leaders. The response is bans on migrantsContinue reading “Terrorism”
UK Overseas Aid
The UK spends £12 billion a year on overseas development aid. Why? Is there a better way to help people in poor countries. VIDEO SCRIPT: The UK government spends £12 billion a year on overseas aid. It’s time to put Britain first and focus on problems at home. Hello, I’m Leon Hawthorne. We’re talking aboutContinue reading “UK Overseas Aid”
Abortion
The abortion debate has got stuck in the 1960s with rival Pro-Choice and Pro-Life lobbies saying nothing new. Can the two sides agree on a different strategy to reduce the 200,000 abortions carried every year in Great Britain without changing the abortion laws? VIDEO SCRIPT: Abortion is an emotive subject and politically contentious in countriesContinue reading “Abortion”
UK Prisons’ Crisis
85,000 people are in UK prisons, the highest number in history. While riots, drugs and deaths inside are on the rise, the government says there’s no crisis. Really? VIDEO SCRIPT: Britain locks up twice as many people as it did 25 years ago. Is this something we should be proud of? I’m Leon Hawthorne. WeContinue reading “UK Prisons’ Crisis”
NATO: Obsolete?
President Trump has said NATO is obsolete. Is he right? The Cold War is over, so is it the end of the line for the western defence alliance? VIDEO SCRIPT: President Trump has said NATO is obsolete. His “America First” inaugural address has sent shudders through the corridors of power in many European countries? So,Continue reading “NATO: Obsolete?”
Alternative Facts
When are facts alternative and when are they just lies? Is there anything new about the White House’s attitude to truth-telling? VIDEO SCRIPT: The Trump administration regards the mainstream media as the opposition party. Its answer to tricky questions is alternative facts. So, when are facts alternative and when are they just lies? Hi, I’mContinue reading “Alternative Facts”
Grammar Schools
The British government says it wants to open more grammar schools, so why is the education establishment so opposed? VIDEO SCRIPT: The Prime Minister, Theresa May has vowed to lift the ban on the creation of new grammar schools. She says it will boost social mobility, so why is the educational establishment opposed? Hello, I’mContinue reading “Grammar Schools”
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