Ian Birrell

Award-winning columnist and foreign reporter. Contributing editor of The Mail on Sunday and weekly columnist in the 'i' paper. Writes regularly for many other papers, platforms and magazines. Frequent broadcaster and speaker at events. Co-founder wth Damon Albarn of the Africa Express music project and executive producer of 4 albums...Read more

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A desperate appointment as Tories lurch back to the centre from the far-right abyss

Published by The i paper (14th November, 2023) David Cameron is back in frontline politics. These are words I never... Read Full Article

Westminster’s drug policy is put to shame

Published by The i paper (10th July, 2023) The state of British politics often induces despair. Westminster is hooked on... Read Full Article

Lineker has exposed the depth of culture wars

Published by The i paper (13th March, 2023) I have been in Ukraine, reporting on a nation fighting for its... Read Full Article

What is now the point of the Tories?

Published by The i paper (3rd October, 2022) he Tories gather for their annual conference in dismal state of disarray.... Read Full Article