Tag: welfare
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NDA’s Bihar Win Sends Ripples Across India’s Political Landscape
Overview: A landmark victory amid shifting political currents The National Democratic Alliance’s landslide win in Bihar, reminiscent of its 2010 surge, has set off a wave of analysis about its potential to reshape national politics. While Bihar’s electoral theater is distinct in its local issues—development, caste arithmetic, agricultural distress, and governance—its outcome is unlikely to…
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Work vs Welfare: The Youth Divide in Britain — Today and Tomorrow
Introduction: A Social Pact in Question Since the mid-20th century, Britain operated on a social contract: work hard, pay taxes, and you would secure a decent standard of living. Home ownership, access to good schools, and reliable healthcare were commonly seen as rewards for diligence. But in recent years, that traditional quid pro quo has…
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Work vs Welfare: The Battle Tearing Britain’s Youth Apart
Introduction: The friction in Britain’s social contract Since the end of World War II, the United Kingdom has long marketed a simple deal: work hard, pay taxes, and you’ll secure a stable life with a home, decent schooling for your children, and access to healthcare. In recent years, that promise has frayed. The tension between…
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EU Militarisation Debate: Irish Candidate Voices Concern
EU Militarisation Sparks Fire in Irish Political Arena The debate over Europe’s trajectory on defence and security has risen to the forefront as Irish voters prepare for a presidential contest that has featured spiky criticism of where the European Union is headed. In a recent appearance on Katie Hannon’s Interview Live, independent presidential candidate Catherine…
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Sanae Takaichi Set to Be Japan’s First Female PM
Historic milestone: a female PM in Japan Japan is poised to elect its first female prime minister after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party voted Sanae Takaichi as its leader. In a tightly contested run-off, she defeated Shinjiro Koizumi, who had positioned himself as a candidate to become the youngest post-war prime minister. The victory sets…