John Motson
Gods of the gantry
Motson’s death has reminded us of the enduring power of good commentary
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Gary Stevenson is wrong about wealth taxes
The popular economist is irritating, but more importantly he is mistaken
Tame Impala fails to impress
unconquered by a
taste of Crusader food
Why they hated Ann Widdecombe
Fair-minded people could agree or disagree with her opinions. Left-wing bigots hated her for not abandoning them
Ethnic minorities are abandoning Labour
It is not just Muslim voters who have been abandoning the Labour Party
How to fix the economy
A repentant ex-financial trader tells all
The emperor’s old advisor
McSweeney’s performance before MPs suggests age and experience hasn’t brought clarity — only better excuses
A king’s ramsons
Look after the woods, and they will continue to give
Cry sod Harry, England and St George
Why aren’t people proud to be English?
How the “Burnham bind” will rewrite British politics
If Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield, Labour has a bigger opportunity than people think
The Ghost Dance of Rejoin
There is no real argument for rejoining the EU — and nobody makes one
The value of social value
Social value requirements have made public procurement more expensive, more bureaucratic and harder for smaller firms to compete
Grey expectations
Saving England’s native red squirrel will require harsh measures
Beware the British ICE
Mass deportation of Muslims will not solve antisemitism, but feed feelings of alienation
Labour’s mercurial kingmaker
The eventful career of Josh Simons, the man who gave up his seat for Andy Burnham
Is it time to let the doctor die?
Doctor Who has become increasingly incoherent and increasingly ideological
Can the army survive migration?
As Western militaries struggle to recruit young people, Britain may be turning to a familiar solution: immigration