Commentary

Migraine: a Miracle Cure?

My life has been changed by Amlodopine, and I'm not the only one

Mar 27 •

Beethoven knew what it would take to save the Republic

.... as Peter Gelb reminded us on Saturday

Mar 18 •

Future Fiction: How it ends

The events of April 14th 2025 will be long remembered for ending the Trump administration and setting America on a new path

Feb 12 •

Holocaust Memorial Day

More than ever, the most important day of the year

Jan 27 •

In Praise of Gordon Brown

Britain's former PM has shown his committent to ending child poverty since leaving politics, but could he have done things differently when in power?

Jan 19 •

Trump and the Possibility of Progress

We must take the fight to Trump, Musk and the fascists everywhere threatening to sacrifice the achievements of our civilization

Jan 13 •

Not all Businesses are the Same

We need a more sophisticated debate about business and its impact on wider society

Jan 2 •

Where is the moral outrage?

As levels of homelessness in Britain hit new highs, few people any longer seem to care

Dec 13, 2024 •

The most important election, anywhere, ever

Should Trump win on Tuesday, the consequences will be felt far beyond the borders of the United States, but if enough people turn out to vote....

Nov 4, 2024 •

An open letter to Rachel Reeves

Britain's new Finance Minister had an opportunity to change the relationship between the government and the economy in today's budget, instead she stuck…

Oct 30, 2024 •

The West is losing the Diplomatic war

As Putin hosts the BRICS, advocates of liberal democracy urgently need a new story

Oct 24, 2024 •

What is the Treasury for?

Despite a Labour government in power once again, nobody is prepared to answer the question.

Oct 18, 2024 •

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