The New Conservative

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Far wrong: Vice News’ pathetic smearing of conservative activists

Sometimes an attack by your opponents is so feeble and ridiculous that it deserves broadcast by the unscathed target. Such is the case with an article on Vice News (18 March 2022). ‘Revealed: youth group trying to push the Conservative Party further to the right’ features research by The Citizens, who declare themselves as ‘public […]

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The New Conservative

Tony’s Chocbaloney

It is possible that many readers will already have heard of the Dutch brand of chocolate Tony’s Chocolonely (other brands are available). But it is equally possible that some may not, so here goes. Tony’s Chocolonely is, essentially, an edible virtue signal and the brand came to the wider attention of the public when it

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The New Conservative

Putting up with self-assembly

It is a hard-earned perk of old fogeyhood, that one has long-ceased to accept homework from those in authority. While in small doses homework may be harmless enough, prolonged exposure to the substance leads to serious long-term complications. Indeed, several cohorts of mine were so brutalised by the harridans who dispense the stuff, they actually

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