This last month saw the formal launch of UK trade negotiations with our Australian and Kiwi cousins, presenting the perfect moment to explore the benefits of a far-reaching agreement on the movement of citizens across CANZUK. Some may doubt that, having just recently extracted ourselves from the European Union’s freedom …
Read More »The case for a CANZUK Multilateral Trade Agreement or Single Market
With the UK now free to strike ambitious and far-reaching free trade agreements and as the advent of ‘Global Britain’ begins, the Conservative Party finds itself at a unique juncture in our history at which a third pillar of economic influence could be forged. Starting with a truly ambitious trade …
Read More »Hong Kong Scotland
Up to three million Hong Kong residents have just been offered the chance to settle in the UK and ultimately apply for British citizenship. I think they should all come to Scotland. Hong Kong Island is around 12 thousand hectares, but there are any number of barely inhabited islands or …
Read More »Define “Interests”?
Brent H. Cameron is a Senior Advisor with Concierge Strategies, and a local councillor in Ontario, Canada. The second edition of his book, “The Case for Commonwealth Free Trade: Options for a new globalization” is available now on Amazon worldwide. He can be found on Twitter at @BrentHCameron On March …
Read More »CANZUK Soon?
Brent H. Cameron is a Senior Advisor with Concierge Strategies, and a local councillor in Ontario, Canada. The second edition of his book, “The Case for Commonwealth Free Trade: Options for a new globalization” is available now on Amazon worldwide. He can be found on Twitter at @BrentHCameron For those who have …
Read More »Australia is under attack from China – UK broadcasters are silent.
At the end of April the Australian government requested that there should be an international inquiry into the origins and handling of the Chinese COVID-19 outbreak. China responded by threatening to boycott Australian goods. (See Guardian article). China has now slapped import controls on Australian beef and is threatening to do …
Read More »Thank you for Brexit Day
The day is finally upon us. Today, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland leaves the millstone of the European Union and steps forward a free nation into the world. Today, history is made. Here at the Daily Globe, we could not be happier. As our readers know, …
Read More »The Thing That Gets Us To The Thing
Brent Cameron is a Senior Advisor with Concierge Strategies. The second edition of his book, “The Case for Commonwealth Free Trade: Options for a new globalization” is available now on Amazon worldwide. The American television show “Halt and Catch Fire,” which aired for four seasons, chronicled the lives of a group …
Read More »Boris Johnson is the Leader Global Politics has been wanting
“Together let us write the next chapter for my country, for your country, and above all, for all the peoples of our countries.” These were the visionary words of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson at this week’s Africa Investment Summit hosted by the government of the United Kingdom. In this statement …
Read More »A wonderful historic victory
Finally. After long last Brexit will happen. The Conservatives have achieved a seismic landslide under the inspired leadership of Boris Johnson. Now, we must look ahead to the upcoming period of stability and opportunity. The time for naval gazing is over. With a large Conservative majority the United Kingdom can …
Read More »Take the Conservative route and Back Boris
The United Kingdom stands at a pivotal crossroads in its history. To one side is the path of freedom, led by Boris Johnson and the Conservatives. To the other is a dark journey into diminution and decay under Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour party. The choices could not be starker. …
Read More »We must stand up for Hong Kong
This speech was originally made by the author in the House of Lords on 24 October 2019 This House takes note of the recent political unrest in Hong Kong, and of the calls to offer residents of Hong Kong citizenship in another country.Lord Alton of Liverpool (CB) My Lords, the …
Read More »CANZUK: The Logical Next Step
On the 31st of October 2019, Britain is scheduled to leave the European Union, with or without a withdrawal agreement. It is a debate that has divided the country for nearly 4 years in the wake of the 2016 referendum and has exposed or exacerbated ever widening cracks in our social …
Read More »Polls are for Dogs?
There is a saying attributed to former Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. When asked about polls, he employed the homonym of the word and declared that they were for dogs as they were the only ones who knew how to properly use them. Polls do get a bad name – …
Read More »Lunging toward the finish line
For those who have been pushing for Commonwealth free trade – specifically CANZUK as an initial phase – recent events have given much hope and buoyed spirits. There is an adage in show business that it takes years to become an overnight sensation, and a lot of intrepid souls know …
Read More »A plan to save the liberal global order in 250 characters or less
In this fast-paced world with news happening every minute of every day, it is hard to keep abreast of it all. After all, how does one find the time? The liberal world is seized by some form of ennui. Leaders are unable to articulate a vision of a world that …
Read More »Brexit: Britain’s Exit from the EU
Brexit, Britain’s Exit from the European Union (EU) in essence is a decision for the United Kingdom (UK) to loosen ties with an EU steadfast on its way to becoming further and further centralised. This allows the potential for the UK to greatly strengthen ties and reconnect with the rest …
Read More »Welcome to Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Assuming there is not a major upset hours after the publication of this article, Boris Johnson will have won the Conservative Party leadership election and will be soon become Prime Minister. The Daily Globe has long been a supporter of Boris Johnson, supported him in the Conservative leadership election, and …
Read More »Ben Stokes and England’s World Cup Victory reminds us of the fighting English Spirit
Years ago courageous individuals such as Lord Nelson, Lord Horatio Kitchener, Viscount Montgomery and the greatest Brit to have ever lived, Sir Winston Churchill demonstrated to the world the fearless fighting spirit of the English. On many of these occasions their skills were called upon to save democracy and ensure …
Read More »On Foreign Affairs
The below speech was made by the author in the House of Lords on 21 May 2019 My Lords, I too greatly welcome this timely and well-judged report from the International Relations Select Committee, and particularly the recommendations to strengthen engagement with the Commonwealth, to invest more in our global …
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