Matthew Hoyle
Matthew Hoyle is a barrister practising from chambers in the Temple, London. He previously taught law at the University of Oxford and the London School of Economics
Protest and the public good
Republicanism, free speech and the heckler’s veto
Brutalist beauties
These monstrosities were imposed on the population, not desired
What’s wrong with the Human Rights Act?
It makes judges the arbiter of moral and political as well as legal decisions
Revising Roman rottenness
The monsters of old can teach us about the monsters of today
An orderly and civilised society
The biggest missing idea in British politics
Spotify Wrapped is good for the soul
On the joys of exploring a year in music
British universities should stop using foreign students as a crutch
Its short-term benefits are obvious but it is not a long-term solution
Was the Budget stupid or malicious?
It is going to fuel youth unemployment
Developing nations will be forced to choose
Sitting on the fence between China and the USA is unsustainable
Not a relaunch
Is that a PLAN FOR CHANGE in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me?
Calm down, dears!
Donald Trump offers no threat to Britain’s core ideological commitments and is unlikely to radically change U.S. foreign policy