World
The trouble with the elite American campus
One of the key critiques of DEI — the identity-based preference system better known as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion —…
Whoever wins the SNP leadership race, the party loses
None of the candidates for the SNP leadership has declared yet, but it is shaping up to be a classic…
Why are police officers slow to respond to domestic abuse call-outs?
Popping out to buy milk the other night, I saw how women die. My nearest local shop in south-west London, the…
I was raised by dog breeders. Has the ASPCA got them all wrong?
I had the pleasure — my therapist says the misfortune — of growing up in a doggy dynasty. My grandpa…
Why Emmanuel Macron wants to give nukes to the EU
Emmanuel Macron is thinking and saying the unthinkable for a French President of the Republic. This weekend he suggested that…
The NHS has finally seen sense on biological sex
Sex is a biological fact, the NHS declared this morning. Seriously, if the health service was ever in any doubt…
Why Britain’s Rwanda Bill has rattled Emmanuel Macron
Britain’s Rwanda Bill has exposed the deep divisions in France between how the people and the political elite regard mass…
Watch: Deputy FM accidentally announces leadership bid
It’s a gaffe a day with the SNP. Even with hapless Humza stepping down, the Nats are still slipping up.…
The truth about Ireland’s £600 million Brexit ‘bonanza’
Ireland is reaping the benefits of a Brexit bonus to the tune of €700 million (£600 million). It is not…
One shark attack shouldn’t put you off Tobago
Last week, the tiny Caribbean island of Tobago was left reeling after a British tourist staying there was attacked by…
Fergus Ewing: How Kate Forbes can save the SNP
Following Humza Yousaf’s resignation as First Minister, a fresh leadership contest could soon be on the cards. His would-be successors…
The benefits bill won’t improve without an NHS turnaround
How much can Mel Stride really do to cut the benefits bill? In the Commons today, the Work and Pensions…
Did Nicola Sturgeon kill Humza Yousaf’s Alba deal?
After the tears, the recriminations. Just who scuppered the putative deal between Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan MSP that could…
Netanyahu is in a bind over invading Rafah
When Israel responded to Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack in a measured military fashion on 19 April, some believed…
Will Vaughan Gething be the next First Minister to go?
A First Minister on the ropes, facing questions about his judgement? No, it’s not hapless Hamza Yousaf this time. Instead,…
Why hasn’t Pedro Sanchez resigned as Spain’s prime minister?
Pedro Sanchez has decided to stay on as Spain’s Socialist prime minister, despite announcing last week that he was considering resigning.…
Humza Yousaf’s legacy in eight graphs
Humza Yousaf has announced his resignation as First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party. His time was short,…
Read: Humza Yousaf’s resignation speech in full
Last week I stood here to announce the ending of the cooperation agreement between the SNP and the Greens: the…
Humza Yousaf quits – sparking SNP leadership contest
Humza Yousaf is stepping down as first minister of Scotland. After feverish speculation over the weekend, Yousaf has announced this…
Humza Yousaf’s biggest mistake
A word of advice for anyone with ambitions to hold high political office: if you think you might ever need…
Runners and riders for next SNP leader
It’s a day that ends in ‘y’ which means hapless Humza Yousaf is once again having a tough time of…
Plotters set out ‘100 days’ policy plan to rival Sunak
It’s the week of the local elections and the most pivotal of Rishi Sunak’s premiership to date. It’s been clear…
Is the Rwanda plan already working?
It is fashionable within Westminster to criticise the Rwanda plan. The likes of Suella Braverman, Robert Jenrick and Reform on…
The parable of Blackpool’s potholes
I read the news today, oh boy. Four thousand holes in Blackpool, Lancashire. Well, in fact, not quite as many…
Do we need a Sikh court?
Last week in Lincoln’s Inn Hall, nearly 50 prominent Sikhs gathered to mark the formation of the world’s first specifically Sikh court.…
