Conor Boyle (NEO for the CPF, Queen’s), in this panegyric to Liz Truss, takes no prisoners in defending her policies and ministry, thoroughly examining why she was right to do what she did, and how she was sabotaged by the wider Party and Establishment “blob”. A side to the Truss story with which you are unlikely to be acquainted and well worth a read!

Charlie Chadwick (The Treasurer-elect, St. Anne’s) explains why the country has faced so many constitutional crises in the past few years, and why the root of it ultimately comes down to none other than Tony Blair. This thought provoking article is a must-read for anyone wanting to hear a different side to the narrative usually presented on constitutional reform.

Mitchell Palmer (The Whip) explains why the French economy is more successful than ours, and how we can learn lessons from them with regard to public policy.

On the face of it, the French economy should be utterly dysfunctional. Millions of manhours are lost each year to strikes: as the old joke puts it, it’s more notable when the French aren’t rioting. Burdensome regulations keep productive companies small: France has almost four times as many companies with 49 employees as 50 employees because…

Charlie Chadwick (The Treasurer-elect, St Anne’s) defends traditional conservative ideology, demonstrating its (much over-looked) value to our rapidly changing world, in this thoughtful and thorough article.

These are momentous times in which we live. Over the last thirty years, and indeed since the
post-war period, an entire and multifaceted nexus of events, processes, influences, and factors
have changed this country to a point beyond recognition.

Shay Stone (Regent’s Park College) explores and exposes the myths behind the Left’s hatred of Margaret Thatcher in this well-researched article, bringing to light facts which are often overlooked or willingly ignored in much of today’s media.

Alex Elliott (The Secretary) explains how the WHO, by endorsing homeopathy, risks endangering lives, in this insightful article which should warn us of the dangers of letting politics interfere too deeply in science.

Conor Boyle, the NEO for the CPF, expresses OUCA’s solidarity with the Jewish people and the state of Israel, condemning terrorism and anti-Semitism in all its forms.

One of our committee members examines the traditionally strong link between farming and the Conservative Party, and how this is coming under increasing strain. This timely essay warns us of the dangers of complacency with our attitude towards rural constituencies.

Bertie Hawkins (Ex-Publications Editor, Lady Margaret Hall) calls for greater clarity and focus on education policy and explains the disastrous consequences that may follow unless the Government acts, in this well-researched and persuasive article.