Matthew Parris
From now on, I’ll greet Brexiteers with a grin
I’m cheering up about Brexit. The moaning has to stop. Why be downhearted and edgy when you’re confident of your…
In (conditional) defence of John Bercow
James Duddridge is not wrong. The Tory MP for Rochford and Southend East, who has put down a ‘no confidence’…
Brexiteers need ladders to climb down
I am worried about the mental state of many Brexiteers. The author of The Spectator’s weekly Notes, Charles Moore, always…
What really drives us in the big game of life?
When were you last in a game reserve? Perhaps most Spectator readers will be familiar with the experience and if…
An age of bright new lights on ugly new estates
‘Trying to determine what is going on in the world by reading newspapers,’ remarked the journalist and screenwriter Ben Hecht,…
The one thing that really gets better with age
On the London Underground last week the carriage was crowded. No seat. No problem. I’m only 67 and content to…
We live in a golden age of swearing
Authors’ book tours are often fun but rarely easy. For me the long train journeys are a delight, but on…
Can we trust the people? I’m no longer sure
The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States may have signalled the death of the closest thing…
Why didn’t I celebrate Oscar Wilde’s birthday?
On Wednesday 19 October at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane in London, a reception was held to celebrate…
At all three party conferences, I felt cut adrift
Perhaps it’s age, perhaps disillusion, or perhaps party conferences really aren’t what they used to be, but I have struggled…
Let the metropolitan elite lead the way
How does one join the Liberal Metro-politan Elite? What should be the qualifications? I must be an LME member because…
Let the metropolitan elite lead the way
How does one join the Liberal Metro-politan Elite? What should be the qualifications? I must be an LME member because…
A remarkable testament of hope for Zimbabwe
‘One who never turned his back but marched breast forward, Never doubted clouds would break, Never dreamed though right were…
A remarkable testament of hope for Zimbabwe
‘One who never turned his back but marched breast forward, Never doubted clouds would break, Never dreamed though right were…
My fascist moment on the ship of failures
There are no roads from the Peruvian river port of Iquitos, but the rich take aeroplanes. Those who cannot pay…
My fascist moment on the ship of failures
There are no roads from the Peruvian river port of Iquitos, but the rich take aeroplanes. Those who cannot pay…
Something must be done for Wales
On Monday 25 July we climbed Cader Idris. No particular reason except a free Monday and a memory of what…
Something must be done for Wales
On Monday 25 July we climbed Cader Idris. No particular reason except a free Monday and a memory of what…
The Bible is too important to be left to believers
May I write a review of a review? I have to get this out of my system, having been unable…
The Bible is too important to be left to believers
May I write a review of a review? I have to get this out of my system, having been unable…
Don’t knock ‘secret deals’. We’ll need one soon
As a founder member of the Guild of Blair-Bashers, someone who reacted strongly against him from our first encounter at…
Don’t knock ‘secret deals’. We’ll need one soon
As a founder member of the Guild of Blair-Bashers, someone who reacted strongly against him from our first encounter at…
For the first time, I feel ashamed to be British
Before even writing this I know what response it will meet. Some who fought for Leave on 23 June will…
For the first time, I feel ashamed to be British
Before even writing this I know what response it will meet. Some who fought for Leave on 23 June will…
Was there any way not to traduce Cliff Richard?
Sir Cliff Richard will not be charged with historic sex offences, say the police and Crown Prosecution Service. There is…
