The West is watching the war in Ukraine like it’s sport
Every time I hear a politician speak of Munich, I suspect that something is amiss. Last week, President Zelensky accused…
Is the Financial Times ashamed of capitalism?
It seems no-one has a good word to say about capitalism these days. For now, even the Financial Times –…
Marine Le Pen is right to defend Liverpool fans
It may not be much consolation to those Liverpool fans who were caught up in the chaos at the Stade…
Imperial measures are culture war bait
The idea of reintroducing imperial measures in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee has one quality that will have commended it to No. 10’s…
Dutton is crowned – now where’s the mop for the wets?
Former Minister for Defence Peter Dutton has been elected to the Liberal leadership unopposed. Finally. He was the man Australian…
Enshrining race in the political system
Can anyone look objectively at the past two and a half years and wonder if the government of this nation…
Global warming: a quest for truth?
Like many who pontificate on Climate Change, (such luminaries as Greta Thunberg), I am not a climate scientist, but I…
Tough choices make strong people
In Australia, our choices can often be slippery. In Ukraine, choices are as hard and sharp as the spiky steel…
My son was found not guilty
Last week, a long ordeal finally ended for an ordinary Australian family. Their son, Lucas, was found not guilty of…
Carbon fear is the new normal
The thing I find most frightening about the World Economic Forum is that they keep saying the quiet bits out…
Lionel Shriver on mass shootings, gun control and American carnage
This is an edited transcript of a conversation between Freddy Gray and Lionel Shriver on The Spectator’s Americano podcast, which you…
The feminist case for marriage
I regret to inform you that your kitten heels and morning suits will probably not be seeing service this wedding…
How our pro-Brexit group was hacked by Russia
Britain is not at war with Russia but in cyberspace Russian activity against Ukraine and its allies is unrestrained, as…
The Carbon-Credit diet plan, 2022
It’s been a long two years of lockdown and it’s fair to say that all those Uber Eats added up,…
Why Putin will never truly conquer Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has never been completely clear about his war aims. But he gives clues. He endlessly talks of the…
A tough week to be a Victorian Liberal
No doubt, it has been a tough week to be a Liberal in Victoria. You do not find many politicians…
This is freedom: Isle of Man Tourist Trophy
On the last Saturday in May, the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy begins. It is the most important thing in…
St Greta’s school for the environment?
It is conceivable that sometime soon a group of parents and teachers will establish an entire school devoted to the…
The World Health Organisation has lost all credibility
Let’s be honest: is there anyone out there who has faith in the ability of the World Health Organisation (WHO)…
Blair is wrong: the future of Britain shouldn’t involve Macron
Tony Blair believes the way forward for Britain is to seek guidance from Emmanuel Macron. The former British prime minister…
Did Jeremy Corbyn win the general election?
Almost five years ago to the day, Amber Rudd had her finest hour in politics. Standing in for the frit…
Is Xi Jinping losing his grip on power?
The Beijing political rumour-mill has gone into overdrive in recent weeks, seizing upon every nuance and reading between every line…
Career politicians destroyed community votes
Writing this, I realise that Australian politics has been reshaped in the last week. This election is the first real…
What lies ahead
Well, here we go! Buckle yourselves in tightly because it’s going to be quite the ride. After nine years of…
