Comment: Peter McLaughlin

Who in their right minds would join the Student Union?

At its heart, the Student Union has no accountability, a toxic culture, lazy and self-serving leadership, and a long history of failure. Is it even worth trying to fix?

Comment: Peter McLaughlin

Why we should be embracing crypto despite its risks

Peter McLaughlin breaks down the philosophy behind cryptocurrency and explains why countries should not regulate it

Comment: Peter McLaughlin

The strange death of unionist England

Peter McLaughlin argues that a trend of indifference to the union has developed in England, threatening the stability and governance of the United Kingdom.

Comment: Peter McLaughlin

May’s failure as PM should not overshadow her chilling track record as Home Secretary

Comment: Peter McLaughlin

A hard border would be deeply harmful to Northern Ireland’s identity

According to Peter McLaughlin, a hard border must be avoided to protect the fragile harmony that exists between Irish and Britishness, essential to Northern Irish identity

Comment: Peter McLaughlin

Polarisation politics led to the formation of the Independent Group

Peter McLaughlin argues that in order to succeed, The Independent Group must work across party lines and challenge the partisanship which currently characterises British politics

Comment: Peter McLaughlin

The Tory-DUP deal is a detriment to Northern Ireland’s government

Peter McLaughlin argues that the Tory-DUP deal has had serious ramifications in Northern Ireland

Comment: Peter McLaughlin

Brexiteers were wrong to reject the backstop

Peter McLaughlin argues that a mistaken understanding of ‘Britishness’ lay behind the rejection of the backstop.