Columnists
It’s all kicking off again in the Islamic world
They have been burning churches and murdering Christians again in Niger. You’d think that they’d have more immediately pressing concerns…
How Greek voters will decide Britain’s general election
Before the eurozone crisis, Greek elections didn’t receive much attention in Westminster. At the moment, however, the polls from Athens…
Why everyone, and almost no one, is Charlie
Je suis Charlie indeed. This is the problem with placards — there is rarely enough room to fit in the caveats,…
Would you put your life in the care of Dr Droid?
There’s something wrong with the relationship between patients and their GPs. I’ve spent much of this winter in my local…
At the start of a long war, would we remember our sense of duty?
Reading Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man, as I have recently, you cannot help but be struck by what a perfectly…
Prizes for Mick Cash of RMT and Dave Lewis of Tesco – but praise for Jon Moulton too
Mixed results for the Brits at the Golden Globes, but I’m pleased to announce that my Golden Monkey Wrench for…
At the start of a long war, would we remember our sense of duty?
Reading Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man, as I have recently, you cannot help but be struck by what a perfectly…
Would you put your life in the care of Dr Droid?
There’s something wrong with the relationship between patients and their GPs. I’ve spent much of this winter in my local…
How Greek voters will decide Britain’s general election
Before the eurozone crisis, Greek elections didn’t receive much attention in Westminster. At the moment, however, the polls from Athens…
Why everyone, and almost no one, is Charlie
Je suis Charlie indeed. This is the problem with placards — there is rarely enough room to fit in the caveats,…
The utterly ludicrous and petty campaign against Ched Evans
A new name to help us welcome in the new year: Jean Hatchet. A name which is almost certainly too…
When did we become a nation of narks?
There’s a danger that in what follows your columnist may seem to be recommending an attitude. Please don’t think that.…
I guess I have to apologise for the state of the National Health Service
Oh, I see. So it’s my fault. There I was, thinking that the general swamping and near collapse of accident…
This time round, the eurozone looks robust enough to get rid of its Greek problem
Ever since European Central Bank president Mario Draghi declared himself ready, in July 2012, ‘to do whatever it takes to…
I guess I have to apologise for the state of the National Health Service
Oh, I see. So it’s my fault. There I was, thinking that the general swamping and near collapse of accident…
When did we become a nation of narks?
There’s a danger that in what follows your columnist may seem to be recommending an attitude. Please don’t think that.…
The utterly ludicrous and petty campaign against Ched Evans
A new name to help us welcome in the new year: Jean Hatchet. A name which is almost certainly too…
An unhealthy consensus
There’s an irony about Ukip’s rise. Nigel Farage party’s popularity is driven by a widespread sense that the main parties…
Here come the prizes they’re really fighting for
A glittering cast list, delicious food and spectacular entertainment — I just wish you could have been there. But tickets were…
The secret of my most amazing achievement ever
Just before Christmas I achieved something so totally, incredibly amazing that I think it probably ranks among the greatest things…
Will 2015 witness the Triumph of Probity and Prudence? I’m not betting on it
You might recall a column I once wrote about a party at the Wallace Collection. It took place in late…
The secret of my most amazing achievement ever
Just before Christmas I achieved something so totally, incredibly amazing that I think it probably ranks among the greatest things…
An unhealthy consensus
There’s an irony about Ukip’s rise. Nigel Farage party’s popularity is driven by a widespread sense that the main parties…
Here come the prizes they’re really fighting for
A glittering cast list, delicious food and spectacular entertainment — I just wish you could have been there. But tickets were…
The Spectator’s notes
Pope Francis is favourably compared to Pope Benedict in the media. I hope it is not being slavishly papist to…
