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The trans debate could cost this Cambridge porter his job
This is a story about a man called Kevin Price, who was until last week a councillor and who is,…
The Disneyfication of the moral universe
‘I’m sitting here struggling for words and my friend nailed it: “She was our Princess Leia.”’ With those words, Dr…
Macron's clash with Islam and the hypocrisy of the French boycott
Emmanuel Macron’s staunch defence of the right to publish caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad proved popular in France. But now the…
Will Spain’s nation of rogues comply with the curfew?
A few years ago, when I was in the queue to catch a plane, a Spanish lady caught me watching…
Joe Biden’s endless wars
In just over a week, the Empire hopes to strike back. Joe Biden personifies the foreign policy of endless war…
The Trump campaign is doomed
Freddy Gray is optimistic about President Trump’s political prospects. The polls showing that Trump is headed for the ropes are…
Covid or no Covid, social distancing could be here to stay
Throughout this year, the biggest worry for healthcare planners has been what happens if a second wave of Covid-19 coincides…
Covid-19 and the victory of quantitative easing
Crises often lead to new paradigms. The politicians of the day try to repair the damage, learn lessons and prevent…
Culture war forever
Donald Trump made a lot of promises during the 2016 campaign. Four years later, it has been mostly a relief…
Donald Trump is a terrifyingly good finisher
It’s hard not to be impressed by Donald J. Trump’s sheer tenacity, especially when you consider he just had COVID.…
Was the NHS was overrun by Covid during lockdown?
The decision to implement lockdown was inspired partly by the appalling scenes from Lombardy, where hospitals were overrun and dying…
Keir Starmer needs a reshuffle to win back the Blue Wall
The most important fact about British politics is also the most mundane: the next general election is an awfully long…
The ten worst Covid data failures
Throughout the pandemic, the government and its scientific advisers have made constant predictions, projections and illustrations regarding the behaviour of…
Why is the Republican party symbol an elephant and the Democratic symbol a donkey?
Political animals Why is the Republican party symbol an elephant and the Democratic symbol a donkey? Both go back to…
The path between herd immunity and lockdown
In four decades working as an engineer and scientist, I have rarely known a more polarised time within the scientific…
A historically accurate pollster puts the presidential race within the margin of error
Election polling has been largely consistent since the pandemic hit the US: Joe Biden is the heavy favorite. But one…
Trump sealed the deal last night
First, let me pay brief homage to Kristen Welker, moderator of Thursday night’s debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.…
How will Number 10 deal with Joe Biden?
Donald Trump may have turned in a more effective debate performance last night, but Joe Biden is still the favourite…
Can dynastic restoration revive Lebanese fortunes?
Once more Lebanon is in crisis, and once more its leaders turn to what they most understand to solve things:…
Angela Merkel’s executive power-grab
Germany’s Social Democrats have remained quiet for months as their coalition partner, Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats, have tackled this pandemic.…
A serious debate that leaves Biden with lingering bruises
Thursday night’s debate was far calmer and more substantive than the street brawl that preceded it. If we score it…
Spain’s politics is fraying
‘Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.’ Philosopher George Santayana’s dictum is starting to look more…
Scottish devolution has been tested to destruction
The Scottish Tories are decidedly unenthusiastic about suggestions Westminster devolve further powers to the Scottish Parliament. A proposal to stave…
Joe Biden’s court-packing alternatives
After months of dodging questions from the press and his opponent, Joe Biden has finally announced his position on packing…
Joe Biden's one job in the presidential debate
Former Vice President Joe Biden had one job in tonight’s final presidential debate: tread water. Don’t get rattled. If President…
