Last night I addressed the Oxford von Mises Society, on the subject of "The Future of Libertarianism in Reform UK" This was the speech I meant to follow - with digressions. comment.press/reformandliber…

Oct 29, 2025 · 8:16 AM UTC

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There's a von Mises society in Oxford? Perhaps all is not yet lost. Unless it was Oxford Mississippi.
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It split from the more venerable Hayek society I understand.
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I hope your conclusion is right if a Reform govt comes to pass!
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Britain needs Reform, and Reform needs radical Whiggish libertarians
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wrong on all fronts. libertarianism is the source of all our ills, also known as free trade.
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We need you in Parliament as soon as possible
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How did you get through a speech on libertarianism without mentioning York??
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We should remember, whilst waxing lyrical about Oxford, that it was here that Bloody Mary tried to snuff out the Reformation (a triumph of liberty) by burning Cranmer, Latimer & Ridley. Many Oxford academics & students must have been amongst the crowd.
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Very good read. I would caution, however, that Reform's (and UKIP's) embrace of libertarianism is often at odds with its electorate. This hasn't been an issue historically, but now, for a party of potential government, it could prove to be a crux
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you can't have free trade with communist countries, you will inevitably end up doing what they do.