January 14, 2020

How the BBC could wield soft power The broadcaster could be be an effective instrument of influence — but it needs to raise its game

Mary Dejevsky

13.01

The coming constitutional battle royal Instead of modernising a beloved old elite, Meghan seems recklessly determined to destroy it

Freddie Sayers

13.01

Roger Scruton: Conservative lodestar The great philosopher gave Conservatism its head and heart, guiding the party to a great victory last year

Danny Kruger

10.01

Harry and Meghan’s embarrassing predicament The world is bound to lose interest once the Sussexes step back from the Royal Family

Douglas Murray

09.01

Don’t expect Jeremy Corbyn to go quietly Labour is going to find it impossible to escape the shadow of its humiliated leader

Stephen Pollard

09.01

Freud would know why we’re all workaholics Our culture of overwork is a means of running away from the inevitable descent into nothingness

Giles Fraser

08.01

Lisa Nandy can’t have her cake and eat it The Labour leadership candidate advocates communitarian politics and universalist obligations. That doesn't add up.

David Goodhart

06.01

Has trans orthodoxy conquered the world? The theory of transgenderism promises salvation to believers and damnation for heretics

Madeleine Kearns

03.01

In praise of failed resolutions A reminder of our imperfections can spur us on to greater things

Polly Mackenzie

02.01

What if we made our MPs go to church? Power does funny things to people, and it is no bad thing to have some humility thrust upon you.

Niall Gooch

01.01

Why food banks are a cause for national pride The Left thinks the welfare state should 'wipe away every tear'. It won't happen — and it shouldn't

Robin Aitken

31.12

The turn of the year is no cause for optimism Why do we have such an unerring ability to choose the wrong future?

Peter Hitchens