Published by The Guardian (22nd September, 2017) Theresa May has looked out of her depth since she became prime minister. She has blown her majority, achieved nothing beyond […]
Europe / Germany
The great survivor of European politics
Published by UnHerd (14th September, 2017) For all the feverish polls and fervid political analysis, every election boils down to one core issue: change or continuity. When people […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
Undesirable rebirth of British exceptionalism
Published by The ipaper (7th August, 2017) Did you know Britons have agriculture woven into their genetic makeup more than any other people on the planet? This revelation […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
Give thanks for Spreadsheet Phil, our unlikely saviour
Published by The ipaper (31st July, 2017) I never thought I would say this, but give thanks and praises for Philip Hammond. Yes, I know he is a […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
So much pain for so little gain
Published by The ipaper (24th July, 2017) Jacob Rees-Mogg has six children, has never changed a nappy and happily admits to making no pretence at modernity. Yet such […]
Europe / France / Immigration / Policy
Human wolfpack hiding in the woods of Calais
Published by The Mail on Sunday (2nd July, 2017) First there was Sangatte. Then ‘the Jungle’. Now they hide out in the woods. Migrant men, women, boys and […]
Europe / France / Politics
What Labour could learn from Monsieur Moderate
Published by The Mail on Sunday (7th May, 2017) Three years ago he was unknown across France. His bid for the presidency was announced only six months ago. […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
A landslide won’t strengthen May’s hand
Published by The Guardian (2nd May, 2017) Shortly after Theresa May set out her timetable for Brexit she went for talks with some European counterparts. First stop was […]
Europe / France
Macron plays the populist card
Published by The ipaper (1st May, 2017) We are enduring the most predictable and sterile election of modern times. On one side we see the anticipated coronation of […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
Who will capture the centre ground?
Published by The i paper (3rd April, 2017) British politics is in a curious place. A prime minister who is respected but still little-known leads a government with […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
The tiny nation holding Britain hostage (like 27 others)
Published by The Mail on Sunday (2nd April, 2017) The symbolism could not have been more stark, nor the power plays more loaded, when Europe formally responded to […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
The great Brexit farce has begun
Published by The i paper (27th March, 2017) There is a simplistic clarity to any act of insurgency. Rebellions can bring together armies of malcontents with very different […]