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Migration is too high, says party in charge of migration for 14 years
When Rishi Sunak made ‘stopping the boats’ one of his five priorities after entering No. 10, he ensured that immigration…
Putin’s nuclear doctrine has been revealed
Secret documents have been leaked that reveal Russian scenarios for war games involving simulated nuclear strikes. They shed light on…
Something the Tories can learn from Canada’s conservatives
When contemplating the scale of the Tories’ expected drubbing in the coming general election, some commentators reach for the example…
Why is a West End theatre putting on ‘black only’ performances?
Why would the producers of a new West End play think it a good idea to put on select performances…
The Tories have no excuse to whine about The Blob
The last few weeks have served as a reminder of the sort of conspiratorial, self-excusing hole the Conservative party could…
The farce of Drax’s wood pellets
When is the government going to stop pretending that chopping down trees in North American forests and shipping them across…
Who will replace Mitch McConnell?
The announcement by Mitch McConnell that he will step down in November comes in anticipation that he would be bounced…
Watch: Lord Forsyth warns of foreign states owning British newspapers
All eyes were on the House of Lords this afternoon where it is the second reading of the Media Bill.…
What drives Ukraine’s fighting spirit?
Judging by the welcome uplift in commentary around the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the popular western…
Who’s more embarrassing: Corbyn or Truss?
Sir Keir Starmer’s advisers have very short memories. At PMQs, the Labour leader mocked Liz Truss for visiting America to…
Behind the Venezuelan migrant crime wave
Jose Antonio Ibarra, a twenty-six-year-old Venezuelan illegal immigrant, was charged in connection with the gruesome murder of Laken Riley, a…
Nikki Haley isn’t running to win
Commentators find it tedious to keep pointing out that Donald Trump has won yet another primary by yet another huge…
Jeremy Hunt is about to disappoint his party
In a week’s time, Jeremy Hunt will stand up at the despatch box and unveil the Spring Budget. This event…
Prince Harry’s court defeat is another embarrassment for the royals
Prince Harry’s failed High Court challenge against the government over his security protection heaps more embarrassment on the royals. The…
Apple is right to steer clear of the electric car market
Apple’s much-hyped electric car appears to have been killed off before it ever hit the road. For years, the tech…
Why we should worry about progressive AI
Google recently launched its AI image generator, Gemini. Users could type in a description and then, in seconds, the algorithm…
Why Britain’s prison guards are losing control
Prisons are terrifying places when guards lose control. The authorities retreat and angry prisoners are left in charge – until…
Ukraine attacks the Church of England’s ‘pro-Russia propaganda’
Perhaps Justin Welby expected gratitude from Ukraine, after the Church of England’s Synod debated the war this week. He certainly…
Macron has embarrassed and embittered his military
Emmanuel Macron is the first president of the Fifth Republic to have never served in the military, and it shows.…
Why this Gaza protest vote is dangerous for Joe Biden
Earlier this month, ‘none of these candidates’ turned out to be a political spoiler for former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley…
The West is being too slow to arm Ukraine
A dangerous truth is emerging from Ukraine. Kyiv is slowly starting to lose the war against Russia because it is running…
‘Uncommitted’ votes steal the show in Michigan
Earlier this month, “none of these candidates” turned out to be a political spoiler for former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley…
Time to end branch campuses in Qatar
The post-October 7 backlash against campus antisemitism has taken its next casualty: Texas A&M’s Qatar branch campus. The Texas A&M…
Post Office ex-chairman hits back at Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch emerged from this morning’s Commons evidence session strengthened by the testimony of one of her top officials. But…
There should be no ceasefire in Gaza
Joe Biden appears to be pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. ‘My hope is that by next Monday…
