It’s a constant source of disappointment that the Prime Minister, and her advisors, frequently identify an important problem, and then seem to have zero practical…
It’s a constant source of disappointment that the Prime Minister, and her advisors, frequently identify an important problem, and then seem to have zero practical…
I was surprised to find, this morning, that the news still has the power to reduce me to tears. The vision of parents struggling through…
The Tories will win the upcoming election. They will do so either handsomely or shockingly – with a majority of more than 100 seats. They…
The Tories face but one hurdle on June 8th: complacency. That thousands upon thousands of people who would vote for the Conservatives could they be…
It was something of a moment of revelation – a wake-up call – when what passes for a general election campaign suddenly saw a bizarre…
In the UK and continental Europe, we discuss the French election as if we were all French. Likewise, in June we will be British and…
Europe has breathed a sigh of relief at Macron’s victory in France. Europe, M Macron, and liberals and democrats everywhere are right to break out…
Over the last few months, Brexiteers have conclusively won the air war on social media. Their clearly focused messages and emotionally appealing content has largely…
The French people are at the polls today in what is probably the most unpredictable French election anywhere. We will know the shape of the…
Two weeks ago I wrote how, in refusing to call a general election, Theresa May was putting herself in a position to fail irrespective of…
One thing seems certain. However the Brexit negotiations evolve; whatever deal emerges at the end of it, everyone will be disappointed. Many will be angry….
Patriotism. Noun. Devoted love, support, and defence of one’s country; national loyalty. The right, as epitomised by the Daily Mail, have co-opted patriotism, whereas for…