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Starmer will keep shtum til 5 July
Tonight Keir Starmer took another look at Labour’s poll lead, threw caution to the wind, and revealed his radical plans…
The incoherence of Labour’s Palestine stance
The Labour manifesto commits the party to recognising a Palestinian state. It frames this as ‘a contribution to a renewed…
The Princess of Wales is making a welcome recovery
I have recently had the bad fortune to read a forthcoming biography of the Princess of Wales. Its greatest fault…
In praise of Swiss Army knives
In May, Carl Elsener of Victorinox, makers of the Swiss Army knife (all other manufacturers must refer to their products…
Farage: I am now the ‘Leader of the Opposition’
After the first poll was published showing Reform ahead of the Tories, there was only one thing for Nigel Farage…
Javier Milei is popular, despite Argentina’s protests
A glimpse into the mindset of Javier Milei was given by his decision this week to retweet a picture on social media…
Boris backs Sunak sceptic
At long last, Boris Johnson has joined the campaign trail. With less than three weeks to go until polling day,…
Why the EU is cracking down on Hungary’s migrant policy
We are set for another high-profile tussle between Budapest and Brussels. Yesterday the EU Court of Justice chose to impose a…
Watch: Starmer slams audience for ‘disrespect’ over ‘toolmaker’ jibes
There’s less than three weeks to go until polling day and the TV debates are continuing to roll in. This…
Reform is rapidly gaining on the Tories
The great British public seems to have got over its feelings of anger and disillusionment towards the Conservative party. It…
A left-wing government would spell tragedy for France
It has been the craziest week in French politics for decades but for the Republic’s police it’s business as usual.…
Turbulence after the Trump verdict
We live in tumultuous times. Donald Trump’s adversaries blame much of it on him — his hyperbole and personal attacks,…
Exclusive: How many XL Bullys live in your area?
In the past few years, you may have noticed a terrifyingly large breed of dog stalking the streets of Britain:…
The trouble with Thames Water
On the day the election was called, I turned on the tap but nothing came out. The sudden stoppage was…
Who is the real opposition to Labour now?
Nigel Farage tried to claim at the start of Thursday’s TV debate that Reform was the real threat to Keir…
Reform overtakes Tories in new poll
Here we go. This evening the Reform party has overtaken the Tories according to a new YouGov poll. The survey…
The illiberal implications of Labour’s manifesto
Labour’s election manifesto may not have much in terms of extra spending, or any substantial plans. But it sends a…
Javier Milei’s policy win met with protests
Argentine president Javier Milei has just passed a reform bill and a twin fiscal package through the Senate, which include…
Why Labour’s plans are so vague
Keir Starmer has deliberately pursued a strategy of revealing as little as possible, boasting today that his manifesto didn’t contain…
Labour’s dangerous pledge to ban conversion therapy
An incoming Labour government will enact legislation that could prevent gender-questioning children getting the help they need to come to…
Watch: Dawn Butler’s bizarre campaign rap
Today’s a big day in the election calendar. This morning, Labour launched its official manifesto, while campaigners hit the three-week…
Keir Starmer’s manifesto will disappoint Tory spin doctors
Keir Starmer and the Labour party today launched a manifesto that’s good enough to win this election and presented it…
Does Labour have the stomach to tackle welfare reform?
Regardless of who wins the election, taxes are going up. Spending plans from both Labour and the Tories suggest the…
Macron has unleashed political chaos on France
It is difficult to see how France will emerge from next month’s election peacefully. Flames are licking at the edges…
What wasn’t included in Labour’s manifesto
Keir Starmer has been promising ‘no surprises’ on tax in the Labour manifesto. At first glance, he has – technically…
