Scottish referendum
Rory Bremner: Why comedians are getting political
The brilliant Irish comedian Andrew Maxwell describes doing stand-up at the Edinburgh Fringe as ‘exams for clowns’, and even though…
Animal or vegetable?
Against by Christopher Shinn sets out to unlock the secrets of America’s spiritual malaise. Two main settings represent the wealthy…
In fear we trust: how the Tories became addicted to negativity
Strange as it may seem, there are still people around David Cameron who regard the Scottish referendum campaign as a…
Charles Moore’s notes: The anti-EU camp need to be sure what No means
It is natural to assume that, if a majority votes No in the referendum on Britain’s EU membership, we shall…
Like every referendum ever, this EU vote will solve nothing
I suppose, if you could look deep into the mind of somebody who was passionately keen that Britain should leave…
The lesson of Athens: to make people care about politics, give them real power
Voters explain their apathy about politics on the grounds that the politicians do not understand them. No surprise there, an…
Was the phrasing of the Scottish referendum question designed to create division?
It is a trick which often works on children. Do not tell them to eat vegetables; instead ask whether they…
Tom Holland's diary: Alex Salmond is the Scottish referendum's answer to Shane Warne
I feel a bit about the Scottish referendum as I did about the 2005 Ashes series. In both cases, those of…
Spectator letters: A surgeon writes on assisted dying, and an estate agent answers Harry Mount
Real help for those in pain Sir: The fickleness of existence is exemplified by the fact that being Tony Blair’s…
Danny Alexander on Scottish independence, income tax, Nick Clegg and George Osborne
Danny Alexander, the coalition’s senior Scot, on cricket,on his battle for Britain and his colleague George Osborne
The joy of Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie is the most accessible of malt whiskies. It is a gentle, almost feminine creature, with hints of spring flowers,…
The Spectator’s Notes: In defence of Maria Miller
Maria Miller’s forced resignation is a disgrace. No iniquity was proved against her. Over her expenses, I suspect her motive…
James Bartholomew's diary: Give up the Today programme - you'll feel better
It’s amusing to see serious journalists and authors struggling to use Twitter under instruction from their newspapers and publishers. They…
