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Harry’s losing game
Four months into his reign, King Charles has seen his fair share of drama: two prime ministers and a wave…
A Christmas hope for Ukraine – and the world
This year, for the first time, millions of Ukrainians will celebrate Christmas on 25 December. The Orthodox Church had used…
What the census misses about Christianity in Britain
When asked about their religion in a census, many British people have the same response: that it’s none of the…
In defence of Brexit
Opponents of Brexit have been given plenty of ammunition in recent weeks. Trade with the European Union has taken a…
Will Sunak continue with the censor’s charter?
Had it not been for the Tory leadership contest over the summer, a new censorship law would have been passed…
The new era of austerity
It’s the Chancellor who will deliver next week’s Autumn Statement, but every-one knows it will have been ghost-written by Rishi…
What Scholz should bear in mind on his trip to Beijing
Olaf Scholz will be in Beijing this weekend, making the first visit of a western leader to China since the…
The economic storm ahead is losing some of its power
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, German protesters lined the streets holding placards saying ‘Better a cold shower than Putin’s…
Divided they fall: can the Tories save themselves?
Seldom has support for a government fallen so far, so fast. Polls show that 24 per cent of the public…
China's great leap backward
This month should have marked the end of Xi Jinping’s time as leader of the Chinese Communist party. The twice-a-decade…
Give Liz Truss a chance
Conservative governments have a habit of self-destructing: they die not in battle with political enemies but as a result of…
Rupa Huq and the politics of prejudice
The Labour party’s contribution to the national debate this week has included the idea that someone can be ‘superficially’ black.…
In search of Trussonomics
When Liz Truss entered the leadership race there was no such thing as ‘Trussonomics’. She began her campaign with no…
The Queen’s act of Union
In death, as in life, Elizabeth II has been a unifying force for her country. For all the political rancour…
Liz Truss can’t ignore the issue of NHS reform
It’s hard to think of any Prime Minister who has entered office surrounded by such low expectations. Liz Truss was…
Russia, Ukraine and the legacy of Gorbachev
In her memoirs, Raisa Gorbacheva recalls the moment when her husband turned from bureaucrat into reformer. ‘I’m in my seventh…
What the Tory leadership rivals haven’t discussed
In just over a week, Britain will have a new prime minister. No one can say that the 160,000 or…
Don’t blame Brexit for our lack of workers
It has become received wisdom that Brexit has condemned Britain to chronic labour shortages. Many of the migrant workers who…
It’s time to repair the damage caused by lockdown grade inflation
When A-level results are published next week, we will find out if the government has made any progress in stemming…
Can Liz Truss be trusted?
Liz Truss has taken the lead in the Tory leadership race with an agenda that seems radical and ambitious, whereas…
Germany’s energy crisis is a warning to Britain
During the eurozone crisis, southern European states had to go cap in hand to Germany to stave off national bankruptcy.…
The heatwave shows the lockdown instinct is still alive
Trains were running even more slowly than usual. Schools were closed again. Offices were empty. No one would deny that…
The Uber scandal highlights big tech’s big failure
A few years ago the Conservatives were excited about the march of the tech giants. Uber was offering an alternative…
A Tory implosion
What is the purpose of a Conservative government? It’s a reasonable question for voters to ask. In 2019 Boris Johnson…
