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Two forgotten men brought down the Berlin Wall
Here in Berlin, 35 years ago today, at a dull press conference in a dreary conference room a short walk…
William Hague, Donald Trump and the lesson of Eric Morecambe
Never has there been a politician to have fallen so foul of the Eric Morecambe mistake of playing all the…
The triumph of Mr and Mrs Badenoch
When we used to think of Tory marriages, we mostly thought of when they went horribly wrong – when the…
Trump’s victory makes Miliband’s climate plans look even sillier
If you think Donald Trump’s victory is hard enough on Kamala Harris’s campaign staff, spare a thought for the world’s…
Amsterdam shows the limits of liberalism
Whenever Jews are killed or beaten, on 7 October or last night in Amsterdam, well-meaning sorts solemnly intone that this…
Labour must learn from Kamala Harris’s transgender muddle
Donald Trump’s remarkable election victory has been rightly attributed to the long shadow of inflation combined with mass illegal immigration…
Why do so many private school students get extra time in exams?
Are independent schools gaming the system to give a disproportionate advantage to their pupils in exams? That’s one possible inference…
The Zoomer Zynergy that brought Trump back
Donald Trump has won the presidency for a second time — but the real surprise is the coalition of voters…
What Iain Duncan Smith gets right about freedom
One of Kemi Badenoch’s much-touted strengths is that she cares about British culture, society and our country’s values. She is…
Susie Wiles and the rise of the Floridian right
‘Susie Wiles is a great choice for President Trump’s chief of staff,’ said Jeb Bush, the former governor of Florida…
Why did so many Christians vote for Trump?
It’s hard to know what to say about Donald Trump. Well, maybe it’s easy enough if you’re a fan, or…
BBC under fire over Amsterdam attack coverage
Football fans are known to get a little rowdy after a game, but the horror that broke out after the…
Labour appoints Chagos chief to run national security
In an uncertain age, who do you want keeping the nation safe? How about the guy who just bartered away…
Oxford Chancellor race in new transparency row
It’s the election drama obsessing much of Westminster. No, not Donald v Kamala but rather the race to be Chancellor…
It’s hard not to feel sorry for Prince William
For all his wealth and privilege, it is hard to imagine wanting to be Prince William. Not only was he…
Trump’s tariff plans don’t have to spell bad news for Britain
On the face of it, Donald Trump’s threat to impose general import tariffs of 10 to 20 per cent on…
What does a Trump victory mean for Prince Harry?
Dear oh dear. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has not thrilled everyone – and, Mr S suspects, least of all Prince…
How does Starmer solve a problem like Farage?
Who is the biggest winner in the UK from Donald Trump’s victory across the pond? The answer may be Nigel…
Could Kevin Rudd’s Trump tweets cost him his career?
If British Labour ministers and officials find dealing with President Donald Trump 2.0 a formidable challenge, their Australian Labor cousins…
Amsterdam has failed its Jews
Last night in Amsterdam, a scene unfolded that should send shockwaves across Europe: hundreds of Jews were hunted and beaten…
Jewish football fans are not safe in Europe
Israeli football fans were attacked in Amsterdam on Thursday evening and three supporters are listed as missing this morning. It…
Trump’s triumph has infuriated the Spanish left
‘Everybody’s lost but me,’ mutters a teenage Indiana Jones emerging from a cave in the middle of the desert to…
Kamala Harris and the death of the celebrity endorsement
Poor old Bruce Springsteen. The legendary rocker bet the farm on an endorsement of Kamala Harris and may well have…
Is Rishi Sunak off already?
It’s less than a week since he formally handed over the reins of power – but Rishi Sunak is wasting…
Guardian staff get therapy for Trump triumph
While Republicans across the US celebrate Donald Trump’s victory and eagerly await his return to the White House, those that…
