Published by The i paper (22nd May, 2023) I must start with an apology. Shortly after leaving my job as deputy editor on a national newspaper 13 years […]
Europe / Russia / Ukraine
The West’s reluctance to commit fully to Ukraine’s fight will prolong the war
Published by The i paper (15th May, 2023) Since coming to power at the start of this century, Vladimir Putin has used the Soviet triumph over the Nazis […]
Politics
Sunak’s Brexit coalition has collapsed
Published by The i paper (8th May, 2023) It is almost possible to feel sorry for Rishi Sunak. He is like the nerdy teenager whose party span wildly […]
Crime / Policy / Politics
Blame Tory chaos and ministerial churn for struggling public services
Published by The i paper (1st May, 2023) Alex Chalk has given his first interview as Justice Secretary since joining the Cabinet after Dominic Raab’s ignominious departure. The […]
United States / World
Biden’s record is more impressive than Obama’s – but he is making a mistake by running again
Published by The I newspaper (24th April, 2023) Muddling up New Zealand’s rugby team with a British paramilitary unit from the past that was infamous for its brutality […]
Disability / Europe / Health / Holland / Policy
Euthanasia is a slippery slope
Published by The i paper (17th April, 2023) There are few more sensitive political issues than legalisation of euthanasia. On one hand we hear emotive pleas from patients […]
Crime / Policy
Prison is a dead end, not a solution
Published by The i paper (10th April, 2023) The former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker has punctured a pernicious and persistent myth that clings to political discourse like the […]
Politics
Sturgeon, Johnson and the curse of nationalism
Published by The i paper (27th March, 2023) This week sees the end of an exceptional political era. Nicola Sturgeon is standing down as Scotland’s First Minister after […]
Immigration / Policy / Technology
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 future while watching an explosive debate at home […]
China / Covid19 / Health / Policy / Technology / World
It’s official: Covid can be linked to lab leaks
Published by The i paper (6th March, 2023) You have to admit it is one hell of a coincidence. Out of all the thousands of cities in the […]
Europe / Politics / Russia
Blair has no right to pontificate on Putin
Published by The i paper (27th February, 2023) Last week, Sir Tony Blair published an article in The Daily Telegraph headlined “One thing is clear: Vladimir Putin cannot be allowed […]