Exclusive: How many XL Bullys live in your area?
In the past few years, you may have noticed a terrifyingly large breed of dog stalking the streets of Britain:…
Israel and Hamas strike hostage deal: what we know so far
After weeks of negotiations, a hostage deal has been struck between Israel and Hamas. Under the terms of the deal,…
Why is violence breaking out in Leicester?
Just what is going on in Leicester? Last night violence broke out in the city after hundreds of young men…
Cow attacks are no laughing matter
Cow attacks are no laughing matter
Why is a former French colony joining the Commonwealth?
When Boris Johnson flew to Rwanda with Prince Charles for a key Commonwealth summit last weekend, the trip ended up…
The danger of putting migrants in warehouse ghettos
UK migrant policy has taken a dangerous new turn
Red Wall Tories hit out at cost of net zero
One of the government’s flagship priorities this parliament has been its pledge for Britain to reach ‘net zero’ carbon emissions…
The Manchester refugee charity representing the best of British
In October The Spectator will be heading to Manchester for Conservative party conference for the first time in two years,…
Top floor: Minton tiles inspire a remarkable devotion
It’s only since I moved to Staffordshire that I’ve come to appreciate that some of the finest works of public…
Boris Johnson: the second wave is coming in
There has been growing speculation this week that Britain is heading back towards a second lockdown. Today, it was reported…
‘It’s my job to challenge the government’: Andy Burnham interviewed
Andy Burnham on challenging the government, social distancing and how his city copes in a crisis
Has the UK ignored its own expert advice on facemasks?
The use of facemasks in the fight against coronavirus has become a contentious topic in recent weeks, as different countries…
Could freeports help ‘level up’ the north?
Could freeports help ‘level up’ the north?
Jo Swinson to Laura Pidcock: the seven biggest scalps from election night
It’s been a remarkable election night. The Tories have won a big majority in the House of Commons and stormed…
10 bellwether seats to watch on election night
It’s easy to imagine prime ministers on election night, either nervously grinning or groaning in despair when the results for…
‘Boris bounce’ puts Farage in the shade
Boris Johnson has two big advantages: the ability to drive his opponents quite mad, and strikingly low expectations. Pick up…
The weird and wacky world of Goop
The other day, as I walked with my partner through Notting Hill, we came across a shop which deserves to…
In praise of Booths, the north’s answer to Waitrose
If you mention the word ‘Booths’ anywhere south of Knutsford, you will usually be met with a blank expression, followed…
