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The Moralist

Decency still matters

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A Fortress in the Capital: The Necessary Rebuking of Foreign Agitation #

The streets of London are not a playground for the proxies of foreign despots. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s decision to ban the Al Quds Day march this Sunday is a belated but vital recognition that public order and national cohesion must take precedence over the performative grievances of those who identify more with the regime in Tehran than with the values of the British Realm. For too long, our city centres have been surrendered to the cacophony of division, where…

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The Serpent’s Hiss: Fire and Fury in the Persian Gulf #

The drums of war are beating louder in the Middle East, and the echoes are reaching our own shores. This week, the skies over Dubai were once again darkened by drones, marking the second attack on its international airport in less than a week. This is no longer a localized…

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The Shadow of the Island: Demanding Truth on the Elite’s Moral Decay #

The release of hundreds of documents regarding Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US Ambassador is more than a bureaucratic formality; it is a long-overdue reckoning with the rot at the heart of our governing class. For years, the public has been treated to the spectacle of a 'ruling elite' that operates…

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Our Daily Bread: The Forgotten Virtue of National Self-Reliance #

We have become a nation that knows the price of everything and the value of nothing—least of all the soil beneath our feet. Professor Tim Lang’s urgent call for the…

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The Silicon Solitude: Meta’s Quest to Replace Human Connection #

The news that Meta has acquired Moltbook—a social network explicitly designed for 'artificial intelligence agents' to swap code and gossip—should strike a note of profound unease in every human heart.…

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In Brief #

Tragedy in Kerzers: The Face of Disorder

Six people are dead after a bus was deliberately set ablaze in western Switzerland. While authorities downplay terror links, the act of dousing a public vehicle in gasoline is a horrific symptom of the rising tide of lawlessness and mental instability plaguing our once-ordered European neighbours.

Sony’s Digital Stranglehold

A £2bn class-action lawsuit alleges Sony has created a 'captive class' of PlayStation users by monopolising digital sales. It is a reminder that without the oversight of traditional fair-play, corporate giants will always seek to squeeze the pockets of families through closed ecosystems.

Meghan’s Sydney 'Fireside' Vanity

The Duchess of Sussex is charging £1,400 for tickets to a 'women-only' retreat in Sydney, featuring 'meditation and manifestation.' It is a stark contrast to the quiet, selfless service of the traditional monarchy, preferring the hollow glitz of the celebrity wellness circuit.

Ryanair Cuts Girona Flights

Budget carrier Ryanair is slashing routes to Girona, blaming a 10% hike in airport fees. Even the simple pleasure of a family holiday is being eroded by the greed of airport operators and the failure of regional governments to maintain competitive travel hubs.

Victory for the Little Guy

Australian designer Katie Perry has won a years-long trademark battle against the American pop star of the same name. It is a rare and welcome victory for small, family-run businesses against the crushing weight of global celebrity branding.