Theresa’s party tricks
Theresa May has long been clear about what sets her apart from other politicians: she doesn’t play political games. When…
If Trump’s listening to his generals, that’s great news for Britain
‘Great Britain has lost an Empire and not yet found a role’. Fifty-five years on, Dean Acheson’s remark has not…
Trump’s plan for Pyongyang
On several foreign policy issues, Donald Trump has mellowed since taking office. His administration still has concerns about the Iran…
The friendly alliance
Leaving the EU is the signal for a new form of cooperation with Europe
The friendly alliance
On 29 March 2019 the Queen should have a state dinner and invite the European Union’s 27 heads of state…
The friendly alliance
On 29 March 2019 the Queen should have a state dinner and invite the European Union’s 27 heads of state…
A way for both sides to claim Brexit victory
Theresa May doesn’t do drama. She regards order as both a political and personal virtue. And this goes a long…
Double trouble
Theresa May is a cautious politician. She has risen to the top by avoiding unnecessary risks; no one survives 18…
A Budget to keep Brexit off the rocks
Chancellors often enjoy a Budget for the chance it gives them to show off. They enjoy wrong-footing their opponents with…
A Budget to keep Brexit off the rocks
Chancellors often enjoy a Budget for the chance it gives them to show off. They enjoy wrong-footing their opponents with…
Trump’s show of strength to Moscow
Donald Trump has not lost his capacity to surprise: few would have bet on him starting his address to Congress…
Trump’s show of strength to Moscow
Donald Trump has not lost his capacity to surprise: few would have bet on him starting his address to Congress…
The new third Way
Forget left and right — the new divide in politics is between nationalists and globalists. Donald Trump’s team believe that…
The new third Way
Forget left and right — the new divide in politics is between nationalists and globalists. Donald Trump’s team believe that…
The new third Way
Forget left and right — the new divide in politics is between nationalists and globalists. Donald Trump’s team believe that…
For the sake of the constitution, please shut up
One of the striking features of Britain’s unwritten constitution is how it relies on various people keeping their opinions to…
For the sake of the constitution, please shut up
One of the striking features of Britain’s unwritten constitution is how it relies on various people keeping their opinions to…
Theresa May’s racing certainty
There are few things more predictable than people talking about the unpredictability of politics. We live in an age, we…
Theresa May’s racing certainty
There are few things more predictable than people talking about the unpredictability of politics. We live in an age, we…
No. 10 is learning how to deal with the Donald
Imagine if Donald Trump declared that Islam had ‘no place’ in his country, or proposed banning the burqa ‘wherever legally…
No. 10 is learning how to deal with the Donald
Imagine if Donald Trump declared that Islam had ‘no place’ in his country, or proposed banning the burqa ‘wherever legally…
A wake-up call for Parliament
Parliament is the cockpit of the nation, but MPs have been on autopilot rather a lot in the past 40-odd…
A wake-up call for Parliament
Parliament is the cockpit of the nation, but MPs have been on autopilot rather a lot in the past 40-odd…
May has taken back control
‘No negotiation without notification’ has been the EU’s mantra since 24 June last year. Its leaders have been determined that…
May has taken back control
‘No negotiation without notification’ has been the EU’s mantra since 24 June last year. Its leaders have been determined that…
