EU
Portrait of the week
Home David Cameron, the Prime Minister, said that if Britain left the European Union, France could stop allowing British officials…
Become like ancient Athens — leave the EU
One feels that Sir Stuart Rose, leader of the EU referendum ‘In’ campaign, should really try a little harder. First…
The next immigration crisis
There has been an influx of 2.5 million Syrian refugees, and almost as many again are expected. At this rate, Turkey’s migrant problem is set to become Europe’s
Michael Gove is the leader the ‘leave’ campaign needs
The leader that quiet ‘leave’ voters are missing
Go back and get more from the EU, Prime Minister
Throughout his negotiations with the European Union, David Cameron was fatally undermined by his own lack of resolve. He was…
Portrait of the Week: David Cameron’s EU deal and the death of Terry Wogan
Home David Cameron, the Prime Minister, made a speech in Wiltshire about a letter from Donald Tusk, the president of…
Portrait of the Week
Home Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, prepared a paper on the four areas of concern between Britain…
The new sceptics’ case for staying in the EU: it’ll sink soon anyway
As Tory ministers wrestle with their consciences before the EU referendum, an intriguing new argument for voting to stay has…
Portrait of the week: English lessons, civil partnerships, the price of oil
Home David Cameron, the Prime Minister, said that Muslim women must learn English, and that those who had entered on…
A tale of two families
Gstaad War and Peace has been in the news lately, so what was it that Leo wrote about all happy…
Is EU referendum rebellion career suicide? Ask Harold Wilson’s cabinet...
The outsiders Did the seven members of Harold Wilson’s cabinet who campaigned to leave the Common Market in the 1975…
Britain is absent from the V&A’s new Europe galleries. Are they trying to tell us something?
Before cheap flights, trains were the economical way to discover Europe and its foibles. Personally, I enjoyed the old fuss…
An age of climate realism is upon us
The age of climate realism is upon us
It is political correctness, not maniacal bigots, that will end civilisation
What does one do, attend or refuse a party after a tragic event such as the recent Paris outrage? My…
The micro-businesses that give me hope for Belfast
At Stormont on Saturday, we observed a minute’s silence for the dead of Paris. Our conference group of Brits and…
Portrait of the week
Home David Cameron, the Prime Minister, outlined four changes he sought in Britain’s membership of the EU. He wanted to…
Tony Abbott is right about immigration - and turning back boats
For many years, Australia has been turning away boats filled with migrants. From a remove, this looks cold–hearted — a…
Portrait of the week
Home After it was twice defeated in the Lords on its plans to reduce working tax credits, the government announced…
The fall of the Roman republic – and the rise of the EU
As both sides of the great EU debate line up their forces, it is worth reflecting on the implications of…
The clock towers bigger than Big Ben
Bigger Bens Big Ben will have a £29m refurbishment. Who has the biggest clock tower? Kremlin Clock: Installed on the…
OK: I’m convinced: one EU referendum might not be enough
We now have to take seriously the possibility that in the EU referendum Britain will vote to leave. I had…
I offered Zac Goldsmith £50 to stay 20 feet away from me
I once tried to bribe Zac Goldsmith with a £50 note, but he didn’t bite even back then. He was…
Four great demolition disasters
Bang goes the plan The demolition of six tower blocks in Glasgow failed when the top half of two of…
Euroscepticism is growing all over Europe
Europhiles have warned us for years of the dangers of Britain leaving the EU. But all the while a different…
It’ll be me vs Jean-Claude Juncker at the Judo World Championships
Gstaad Jeremy Clarke has wiped me out again, for a change. His accounts of the high jinks on board the…
