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How to manage migration like the Swedish
In the end, the German state of Thuringia did not fall into the hands of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland…
The real crisis in our school system
For years, each school in England has been put in one of four categories: ‘outstanding’, ‘good’, ‘requires improvement’ and ‘inadequate’.…
Is this Rachel Reeves’s idea of a programme for growth?
It is certainly true that the Labour party has been more than a little devious over the tax rises that…
Labour’s union problem
Less than two months in, one aspect of Keir Starmer’s government is becoming clear. This administration is closer to the…
What today’s A-level results reveal about boys
In her first speech as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves made much of being the first woman to hold that position. ‘To…
The inherent unfairness of the Olympics
The Olympics can hardly fail to be the greatest show on Earth. For the last two weeks, the world has…
Rachel Reeves has proved that strikes pay
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves were adamant that economic growth would be their first priority in government. It is hard…
After Rwanda: what will Labour do now?
Keir Starmer is advertising for someone to head his newly created Border Security Command. The salary is higher than his…
How would we handle an avian flu pandemic?
Concerns have been raised in recent months after an outbreak of avian flu caused by the virus H5N1 was detected…
Why don’t international laws apply to Russia?
The Kremlin has denied it targeted the Kyiv children’s hospital that was struck by a missile on Monday. It was…
A manifesto for Labour
Never has an opposition leader with ratings as dismal as Keir Starmer’s gone on to win an election. In any…
The ideas-free election
On the face of it, 2024 is a great year for democracy. Britain is one of 50 countries to hold…
Starmer and Le Pen’s similarities
Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call a snap election in France is turning out to be a blunder of Sunakian proportions.…
The danger of a Labour supermajority
We are witnessing what could well be the last few weeks of a constrained Labour party. Sir Keir Starmer is…
The EU ‘elections’ vindicate Brexit
If Britain had not left the European Union, we would be going to the polls this week as well as…
What Labour lacks
Has Keir Starmer promised anything so far, during this general election, that will make anyone’s life significantly better? The clearest…
A summer election is suicide for the Tories
As soon as Rishi Sunak told the House of Commons that ‘there is going to be a general election in…
Britain should embrace the AI revolution
Rishi Sunak’s big speech this week was easily lampooned. Having accused Keir Starmer of ‘doomsterism’, the Prime Minister warned that…
Tories for Starmer
Nick Boles was once at the heart of a mission to renew Conservatism. He was one of a small number…
The cost of European peace
After six months of delay, the US Senate has finally passed a $60 billion foreign-aid package which will send urgently…
A smoking ban is pointless and illiberal
Why is Britain poised to ban cigarette smoking, when the habit is already dying out anyway? Smoking is seen by…
Common sense prevails in the gender debate
The publication this week of the Cass Review into gender-identity services for young people marks a welcome return to reason…
Britain’s role in ending the slave trade ought to be celebrated
It was bound to happen sooner or later: a guest on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow presented an artefact which derived…
