Archive - Roxburgh's Politics

Lucy Powell is right – but she’s making a huge mistake

The Education secretary is correct in asserting the value of a broader education but her solution brings back the pitfalls of grammar schools.

Oct 29 • Tom Roxburgh

2. The critic must become indispensable

The rise of mass content will require cultivation by professionals to discern greatness. This is the role of the critic.

Oct 22 • Tom Roxburgh

Burnham’s PR Blunder

Introducing proportional representation will erode trust in politics.

Oct 15 • Tom Roxburgh

Britain has no place in the world. That’s the world’s loss.

America inherited Britain’s role on the global stage. Now, America neglects it to everyone’s detriment.

Oct 8 • Tom Roxburgh

Now Burnham has to win

Burnham has set out his vision and defined the next election. Just one thing is left - winning a mandate. That is no easy feat.

Oct 1 • Tom Roxburgh

September 2026

1. The AI revolution will unleash both genius and mediocrity

Artificial intelligence will accelerate the democratisation of learning, unleashing genius amidst a flood of mediocrity.

Sep 24 • Tom Roxburgh

Introduction: Artificial Intelligence

Published monthly, my first collection of articles will be a ten-part series on Artificial Intelligence.

Sep 17 • Tom Roxburgh

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