Persecution
Will Syria’s Christians really be safe under HTS?
The evidence, alas, gives little cause for optimism
Christians are still being persecuted in Egypt
We should stand in defence of a beleaguered minority
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There is nothing weird or dishonest about having a dual existence
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He was the perfect embodiment of a failing system
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The BBC needs competition
The scandal-ridden Beeb is doomed if it is not held to higher standards
Taxing the lights on
Miliband’s new levy undermines the very investment needed to bring energy prices down
Anyone could have predicted
Left-leaning commentators should not pretend to be surprised by the consequences of multiculturalism
Whip smart
Threatening the whipping system would be alarmingly stupid
The Blob playbook
How activist charities subtly shape policy
Can we get removals right?
Deporting illegal migrants is a lot more difficult than promising to deport them
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Trump: the imprudent king
The President has so far achieved the opposite of what he promised
Critical briefing: Tisza
What you need to know about the new Hungarian establishment
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