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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Don’t drag down heroes for their flaws

Published by The i paper (15th October, 2018) Should we ban George Orwell’s books, ditch prizes named in his honour... Read Full Article

How digital dissidents are defying the despots

Published by UnHerd (25th May, 2018) When Ahmad Abu Artema was a child, his parents separated and his mother ended... Read Full Article

The Tories are out of step with modern life

Published by The Guardian (3rd January, 2018) Toby Young has never been shy of self-promotion. He admits to possessing a... Read Full Article

Are smart phones feeding an epidemic of despair?

Published by The i paper (23rd October, 2017) There are few more obvious cries for help than self-harm. The idea... Read Full Article

Theresa May’s biggest challenge: admitting Cameron was right

Published by The Mail on Sunday (18th June, 2017) When Theresa May arrived in Downing Street she behaved like the... Read Full Article