U.S. Election Series: How divided is the Republican Party?
May 06, 2016 05:08 am UTC| Commentary Politics
The answer is Very over Donald Trump becoming Presidential nominee of the Republican Party. Trumps anti-establishment campaign, arrogant attitude and insults to other runners have split the party so hard that lot many...
As Chinatown is eroded, Chinese influence throughout London spreads
May 05, 2016 16:38 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
There are Chinatowns in cities worldwide. But they are often fossilised, permanently inhabiting some bygone era of new arrivals, out-of-place oriental architecture, and Chinese laundries. This appearance of age can be...
U.S. Election Series: Policy ideas of Donald Trump
May 05, 2016 08:42 am UTC| Commentary Politics
As Donald Trump has become Republican Partys presumptive nominee, with last two men Ted Cruz and John Kasich fell out this week, its time to look at Mr. Trumps policy ideas to assess what may lie ahead if he becomes the...
U.S. Election Series: How much Trump will have to improve to beat Hillary?
May 05, 2016 07:04 am UTC| Commentary Politics
Donald Trump is Republican Partys presumptive nominee, after Ted Cruz ends his campaign this week, followed by John Kasich but polls suggest he is nowhere near from beating Hillary Clinton, the favorite to become...
Antisemitism row: why animosity on the Labour left still runs so deep
May 05, 2016 06:57 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Once again, old wounds in the Labour Party have been ripped open. This time, former London mayor Ken Livingstone has been suspended from the party having been accused of antisemitism. His fellow party member John Mann was...
Budget repair, climate risks and global concerns all ignored in this conflicted effort
May 05, 2016 06:37 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Economy
This Federal Budget was crafted with multiple, sometimes conflicting, objectives. To repair the budget, to neutralize some of the Oppositions initiatives, to address some tax pressure points-such as bracket creep, globally...
U.S. Election Series: Hilary needs to shake off Sanders, Trump needs to unite
May 05, 2016 06:11 am UTC| Commentary Politics
After Ted Cruz, abandoned the Presidential race this week, Donald Trump is Republican Partys presumptive nominee, who can now focus onto attacking Democrats. On the other hand, Hillary is still fighting Bernie Sanders, who...