Ireland’s political stagnation
Ireland is stuck in political stalemate, with few viable alternatives on offer
Land of fire and blood
The detours, if at times distracting, are worth the price of this historical journey
Tory Utopias
1940s Conservatism was seething with creativity and optimism
Fabian fry-up
After last night’s disco, a very hungover conference is ready for a hearty plate of social democracy
The iconoclast’s last defence
Artistic excuses for Just Stop Oil are confused and opportunistic
End of the Long Peace?
Our technological and institutional sophistication will not eliminate conflict
British universities should stop using foreign students as a crutch
Its short-term benefits are obvious but it is not a long-term solution
The enemy of the Civil Service is my friend
Conservatives should hope that Keir Starmer can weaken its grip on British policy
Hatred without end
A year on from October 7th, mutual dehumanisation and refusal of moral responsibility characterises our “debate” over the Gaza war
Out of power for half a century
As the Conservatives face the prospect of a long spell in opposition, they must heed the lessons of their predecessors
How Britain has imported Bangladeshi politics
A failure to take immigration and integration seriously means that Britain has to deal with other nation’s problems
White male conservatives for identity politics
Kemi Badenoch’s supporters should have fewer illusions
