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15 Most Liberal Countries in the World!
Analysis

15 Most Liberal Countries in the World!

When discussing different countries, it’s hard not to talk about their politics- are they conservative or are they liberal? This got me thinking, which are the most liberal countries? Last week we covered the most conservative countries. So, in no particular order, here are the most liberal countries in the world! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Canada I couldn't write an article about the most liberal countries on the planet without talking about Canada. Along with many other countries in this article, they have been defining the word "liberal" for over 100 years! Just as with their close ally and former colonizer, the United Kingdom, Canada has an extremely well developed nationalized healthcare system. Most treatments are free, althoug...
Sajid Javid: Tories aiming for £10.50 an hour national living wage
Opinion

Sajid Javid: Tories aiming for £10.50 an hour national living wage

Sajid Javid has announced that the Conservatives plan to increase the national living wage to £10.50 an hour. John McDonnell, shadow chancellor, has called this a “pathetic attempt of a game of catch-up.”  After all, John McDonnell is Labour, and the same person who promised the 4 day work week.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Labour’s 2017 manifesto states the following: “Labour will introduce £10 as a minimum as soon as we take office and, rising with living costs. It will mean anybody over 16 years will be earning comfortably more than £10.50 an hour by 2024.” John McDonnell is confident that the next general election, will be a labour victory. He’s not wrong, confidence in the Conservative leadership is waning. Sajid Javid knows th...