Cameron vs Charlie
Last Sunday, David Cameron marched through Paris in solidarity, so it seemed, with those who stand up for free speech.…
Portrait of the week
Home David Cameron, the Prime Minister, said that he wanted to change the law so that there would be no…
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Not Charlie Some cases which make Britain a pretty poor champion of free speech: — In 2005 Bristol pub landlord…
From the archives
From ‘Music and the war’, The Spectator, 16 January 1915: The war, so far, has not thrown up any supreme…
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An attack on freedom
The French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo lambasts, attacks and lampoons absolutely everybody. Its targets include all religions, all identity groups,…
Portrait of the week
Home The electorate was bombarded with contrary claims by parties beginning campaigns for the election in May. David Cameron, the…
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Teen queens The Duke of York denied allegations in court papers that he had had sexual relations with a girl…
From the archives
From ‘Lord Curzon’s speech’, The Spectator, 9 January 1915: We are glad to record, though in no way surprised to…
