Columnists
The RMT’s Mick Cash and Tesco’s Dave Lewis win my prizes for media manipulation
Mixed results for the Brits at the Golden Globes, but I’m pleased to announce that my Golden Monkey Wrench for…
At the start of a long war, would we remember our sense of duty?
Reading Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man, as I have recently, you cannot help but be struck by what a perfectly…
Would you put your life in the care of Dr Droid?
There’s something wrong with the relationship between patients and their GPs. I’ve spent much of this winter in my local…
How Greek voters will decide Britain’s general election
Before the eurozone crisis, Greek elections didn’t receive much attention in Westminster. At the moment, however, the polls from Athens…
Why everyone, and almost no one, is Charlie
Je suis Charlie indeed. This is the problem with placards — there is rarely enough room to fit in the caveats,…
The utterly ludicrous and petty campaign against Ched Evans
A new name to help us welcome in the new year: Jean Hatchet. A name which is almost certainly too…
When did we become a nation of police informers?
There’s a danger that in what follows your columnist may seem to be recommending an attitude. Please don’t think that.…
So the near collapse of A&Es around the country is all my fault?
Oh, I see. So it’s my fault. There I was, thinking that the general swamping and near collapse of accident…
The eurozone is strong enough to kick out Greece if Syriza wins
Ever since European Central Bank president Mario Draghi declared himself ready, in July 2012, ‘to do whatever it takes to…
I guess I have to apologise for the state of the National Health Service
Oh, I see. So it’s my fault. There I was, thinking that the general swamping and near collapse of accident…
When did we become a nation of narks?
There’s a danger that in what follows your columnist may seem to be recommending an attitude. Please don’t think that.…
The utterly ludicrous and petty campaign against Ched Evans
A new name to help us welcome in the new year: Jean Hatchet. A name which is almost certainly too…
Even Ukip don't dare break the unhealthy consensus on the NHS
There’s an irony about Ukip’s rise. Nigel Farage party’s popularity is driven by a widespread sense that the main parties…
A wonderful time was had by all at the Utter Arse of the Year awards
A glittering cast list, delicious food and spectacular entertainment — I just wish you could have been there. But tickets were…
What techies are actually doing when they fix your computer
Just before Christmas I achieved something so totally, incredibly amazing that I think it probably ranks among the greatest things…
What to expect in business in 2015 (probably not the Triumph of Probity, Honour and Prudence)
You might recall a column I once wrote about a party at the Wallace Collection. It took place in late…
The secret of my most amazing achievement ever
Just before Christmas I achieved something so totally, incredibly amazing that I think it probably ranks among the greatest things…
An unhealthy consensus
There’s an irony about Ukip’s rise. Nigel Farage party’s popularity is driven by a widespread sense that the main parties…
Here come the prizes they’re really fighting for
A glittering cast list, delicious food and spectacular entertainment — I just wish you could have been there. But tickets were…
Charles Moore's notes: A matched pair of popes, and a patronising judge
Pope Francis is favourably compared to Pope Benedict in the media. I hope it is not being slavishly papist to…
From coalition to chaos – get ready for the age of indecision
A recent email from Samantha Cameron started an intriguing debate in the Prime Minister’s social circle. It was an invitation…
Why are there so many fat people in pictures of food banks?
Were you aware that the famous actor Andy Garcia was born with a foetus growing out of his left shoulder?…
This Christmas, I wish you the gift of flu
Have you had the horrid bug that’s going round yet? I’ve got it now and I do hope you get…
Why it’s time to revive the commonplace book
Among the gifts that have come my way this Christmas season, none has given me pleasure more immediate or more…