Columnists
Books are a load of crap - the sporty kids have got it made
What a glorious sporting summer it has been so far. For some the highlight will have been Andy Murray at…
It’s the summer of the topless man – and there’s nothing we can do to stop it
Topless men. What does that mean, then? I was opposite one on the tube the other day, heading north from…
Don't blame the baby boomers - they had it tough too
Here’s a competition for you: ‘The most irritating discussion on Radio 4 in the past month.’ Answers in not more…
It’s the summer of the topless man,and there’s nothing we can do to stop it
Topless men. What does that mean, then? I was opposite one on the tube the other day, heading north from…
It’s sport that really matters in life. Now where’s my surfboard?
What a glorious sporting summer it has been so far. For some the highlight will have been Andy Murray at…
Only Tony Blair can unite the Middle East. There, everyone hates him
As if the poor Egyptians didn’t have enough on their plate, into the arena marches the man to sort it…
Ed Miliband now has his Clause 4 moment - whether he wants it or not
Ed Miliband doesn’t take a risk unless he has to. In his first two and a half years in charge…
The Spectator’s notes
Andrew Mitchell was forced to resign as the Tory Chief Whip last autumn because he called policemen at the Downing…
Why partisan columnists (like me) are doomed
An email exchange with a Conservative-leaning friend this week left me feeling sheepish. But if shameful my behaviour be, I’m…
Steerpike
The wine waiters at Claridges are taking a keen interest in the investigation into malpractice in Falkirk. And they’re hoping…
With one cunningly placed number, Boris may have killed HS2
‘Does anyone seriously doubt that this amazing scheme is actually going to go ahead?’ boomed Boris Johnson last week. ‘No…
Columnists are still partisan. Our readers aren’t
An email exchange with a Conservative-leaning friend this week left me feeling sheepish. But if shameful my behaviour be, I’m…
Nick and Dave are ready to rumble. Ed, on the other hand …
The coalition parties have governed together for more than three years now, but they remain culturally very different beasts. When…
Charles Moore: Why not marry a dog?
MPs are incomparable. This may seem an odd thing to say in the current climate of opinion, but I mean…
So, can we expect Channel 4 to broadcast a C of E call to prayer?
It is very lucky for the BBC that Channel 4 exists. Whatever imbecilic, supposedly attention-grabbing trash the BBC commissions, there will…
By the book: All passion rent
According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, 81 per cent of British people want to own their homes within the…
It’s the secret of a successful marriage: my wife treats me like a dog
‘Here, Wolf,’ says the Fawn to me, showing me a saucer. ‘Look at this! This is the new place where…
I’ll tell you what really devalues marriage: patronising, preachy little tax breaks
The Conservative party is trying to redefine marriage. I can’t believe they think they’re going to get away with this.…
The world is better off without Marc Rich – but his heirs still control the price of almost everything
Marc Rich, the godfather of global commodity trading who died last week, ‘deserves credit as one of the greatest creators…
What business is it of the taxman whether I’m married or not?
The Conservative party is trying to redefine marriage. I can’t believe they think they’re going to get away with this.…
It’s the secret of a successful marriage: my wife treats me like a dog
‘Here, Wolf,’ says the Fawn to me, showing me a saucer. ‘Look at this! This is the new place where…
By the book: All passion rent
According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, 81 per cent of British people want to own their homes within the…
By the book: All passion rent
According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, 81 per cent of British people want to own their homes within the…
If it’s a race that only one horse can win, am I wrong to want it to be mine?
Why is Christianity so unhelpful on the very ethical dilemma that most concerns ordinary people in our everyday lives? Why…
The day I awoke my inner predator
Gweru on the central Highveld of Zimbabwe used to be called Gwelo when I was there as a boy but…
