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Keep the press free
It is said that the case for freedom of expression needs to be restated in every generation, but things move…
Keep the press free
It is said that the case for freedom of expression needs to be restated in every generation, but things move…
Power and the people
When The Spectator was founded 188 years ago, it became part of what would now be described as a populist…
Power and the people
When The Spectator was founded 188 years ago, it became part of what would now be described as a populist…
Brexit strategy
For months, now, a hunt has been on for the government’s Brexit strategy. Theresa May has quite rightly refused to…
Brexit strategy
For months, now, a hunt has been on for the government’s Brexit strategy. Theresa May has quite rightly refused to…
Just managing
From the moment she arrived in 10 Downing Street, Theresa May has been commendably clear about her economic priorities for…
Just managing
From the moment she arrived in 10 Downing Street, Theresa May has been commendably clear about her economic priorities for…
Jail break
One of the stated objectives of this week’s brief strike by prison officers was to publicise the dire conditions in…
Jail break
One of the stated objectives of this week’s brief strike by prison officers was to publicise the dire conditions in…
America’s retreat
Donald Trump predicted that his election would be ‘Brexit times ten’ — which, as far as the stockmarket reaction was…
America’s retreat
Donald Trump predicted that his election would be ‘Brexit times ten’ — which, as far as the stockmarket reaction was…
A passage to India
When a Prime Minister flies off abroad with a few business-leaders it is seldom worthy of comment. Such trade missions…
A passage to India
When a Prime Minister flies off abroad with a few business-leaders it is seldom worthy of comment. Such trade missions…
Flights of fancy
An extra runway for Heathrow was first proposed by a Labour government — not Gordon Brown’s, or Tony Blair’s, but…
Flights of fancy
An extra runway for Heathrow was first proposed by a Labour government — not Gordon Brown’s, or Tony Blair’s, but…
When Isis comes home
The Islamic State’s pretence to nationhood was based on the holding of territory. With the battle for Mosul this week,…
When Isis comes home
The Islamic State’s pretence to nationhood was based on the holding of territory. With the battle for Mosul this week,…
Universities challenged
On the face of it, this year’s Nobel Prize awards have been a triumph for British scientists. No fewer than…
Universities challenged
On the face of it, this year’s Nobel Prize awards have been a triumph for British scientists. No fewer than…
Where are the ideas?
The Conservative party conference in Birmingham this week seemed a remarkably relaxed affair. The European question has been settled. Seldom…
Where are the ideas?
The Conservative party conference in Birmingham this week seemed a remarkably relaxed affair. The European question has been settled. Seldom…
Deadly silence
There was a time when the humanitarian crisis in Aleppo would have featured strongly in political debate in Britain. Just…
Deadly silence
There was a time when the humanitarian crisis in Aleppo would have featured strongly in political debate in Britain. Just…
Borderline sanity
Only now does Angela Merkel concede that her admitting a million refugees last year was a mistake. It was obvious…
