Altruism
The morality of altruism
People have a limitless capacity to convince themselves that what’s right coincides with what’s best for them
Ignoring race won’t help anything
The dangers of pathological altruism
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The popular economist is irritating, but more importantly he is mistaken
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Julia Gillard should not pretend that the “unintended consequences” of the gender debate were unknowable
Ethnic minorities are abandoning Labour
It is not just Muslim voters who have been abandoning the Labour Party
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A repentant ex-financial trader tells all
Fair vs free elections
The grey zone between interference and counter-interference is becoming Europe’s new political frontier
Andy Burnham’s immigration double game
Andy Burnham might make sceptical noises about mass migration but they mean nothing in practice
The promises of politicians
We are surrounded by lies, euphemisms and deceit
What is anger for?
If young women are going to be radical, they need to make it worth it
The miracle of the magical migrants
Is a man’s identity is fluid when he steps on British soil, but calcified on African soil?
Keir’s logorrhoea
The prime minister has a lot to say — but does any of it actually matter?
An artful chip
Any penalty is at heart a psychological battle between taker and keeper
Can we get removals right?
Deporting illegal migrants is a lot more difficult than promising to deport them
Unusual summer reds
Think exotic spices, maraschino cherries and curly shoes
Day of judgement
The judges were determined to maintain the honour of France; it almost worked
Banish the business bullshit
Vacuous business-speak is not merely irritating, it can lead to bad decisions and bad outcomes