Jack Watson, Author at The Daily Sceptic (original) (raw)
As a 17 Year-Old Who Has Spent my Entire Life on Social Media, I Think the Benefits Outweigh the Costs
Starmer wants to ban children from social media. Jack Watson, 17, argues the Government is making a serious mistake – in his experience, the benefits of social media outweigh the costs.
The Free Speech Crisis Spreads to Schools
With a recent poll revealing that nearly a quarter of 10 to 17 year-olds have been told to stop voicing their political views at school, it's clear that free speech is in peril where it's needed most, says Jack Watson.
Proper Comedy Was Unleashed
HOPE Not Hate has branded Comedy Unleashed a "far-Right rally" and is trying to cancel it. But fear not, says Jack Watson: its gig in Leeds last weekend was hilarious, like comedy used to be.
The Politics Conference That Shows Young People Will Only Tolerate Left-Wing Views
Jack Watson attended the PolEconUK conference recently for those studying A-level Politics and related subjects and was dismayed to find the young people refusing to listen to anyone to the Right of Zack Polanski.
Young People Have Concluded There’s No Point Getting a Job
17 year-old Jack Watson says when he looks around at those he knows leaving college and going straight onto Universal Credit it's clear what's going wrong: young people know that work doesn't pay better than benefits.
Hull Lot of Nonsense: Britain’s Most Misunderstood City
Much-maligned Hull – branded 'Britain's crappest town' in 2003 – has had a turnaround of late, with National Geographic naming the Yorkshire port in its top 25 world cities to visit in 2026. Jack Watson tells us why.
More Miscakes Made by Labour
With reports that the Government is set to ban birthday cake in primary schools and nurseries, Jack Watson wonders which of life's simple pleasures Labour will target next. Enjoy them while they last.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans Must be Allowed to Attend the Aston Villa Game on November 6th
Aston Villa's ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans reeks of anti-Israel politics, not concerns over safety, argues Jack Watson, who says Birmingham officials and an MP with pro-Gaza ties have let prejudice trump fair play.
“These are Worrying Times for My Generation”
If Britain keeps sidelining its history, my generation will inherit a country stripped of meaning, identity and pride, warns 16 year-old Jack Watson.
Something Fishy in Grimsby: A Museum Caught in the Woke Net
In Grimsby, Lincolnshire, something fishy is happening to the popular local Fishing Heritage Centre, says Jack Watson. The wokerati have decreed that it must be "decolonised" to make it more "diverse and welcoming".