Strasbourg
For decency’s sake, let’s quit Strasbourg
The European Convention of Human Rights is now misinterpreted, misapplied and debases the currency of humanism
The big winner of recent opinion polling is despair
As we approach the next election, few people are optimistic about Sunak or Starmer
Bring back the Law Lords
Tony Blair’s introduction of a US-style Supreme Court has served to undermine the supremacy of Parliament
Bumps in the road
British roads, like Britain itself, need a lot of maintenance work
How Britain fell in love with cars
From Wind in the Willows to Wodehouse, cars captured the imagination
Turning a blind eye to a tilted playing field
Not only is it a page-turner, it’s also an essential manual for defending women’s sport
Plain Janeites
For all their admirable dedication, keepers of the Austen flame cannot be so protective
Taking Pride
If sexual orientation is not a choice and therefore nothing to be ashamed of, then it can be nothing to be proud of either
Left and right hooks
Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak exchanged sloppy blows as Lee Anderson found a warm welcome in the stands
Budgets are overrated
Taxation and spending make little difference while Britain is unable to build
Against Britain’s two-tier policing
Street preachers should not be arrested for offending people