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British Politics
The trade figures are a disaster for Brexiteers – and for Britain
The world’s advanced economies are coming back to life after Covid… with a notable exception
British Politics
Think the queues at Dover are bad? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet
Travellers have suffered through long delays on the M20 heading into the port. But even more red tape is on the way
British Politics
Brexiteer Lord David Frost predicts cars will soon be banned. He’s just as accurate as ever
The man who wants to rip up his own deal with Europe is wrong about our absolute right to drive
British Politics
After the clown ..the clone
Liz Truss’s promises are as empty, illogical and deceitful as Boris Johnson’s. No wonder she’s favourite to win the Tory leadership
British Politics
Tory immigration policy is a new low in inhumanity
Both Tory leadership contenders clearly want to be tough on immigration to appease the many ultras in their party, writes one reader
British Politics
A giant legacy beset by pygmies
The death of David Trimble comes as his historic legacy has never seemed under greater threat
The New Europe
Moldova looks west – with one wary eye on Moscow
Along with Ukraine, the EU has accepted neighbouring Moldova as a candidate to join the bloc, conscious of its vulnerability – not least because of its Transnistrian region loyal to Russia
Who leads Europe now?
Emmanuel Macron’s failure at parliamentary polls in June will limit his role on the international stage. Is there anyone out there who could replace him as Europe’s leading political visionary?
The Slap: France’s Macron punished as voters turn to populists on the right and left
Sunday’s parliamentary elections reshaped France’s political landscape, with big wins for the far left and right
Giorgia Meloni: From Duce to Duchess
Ex-bartender Giorgia Meloni has taken a party with historic links to Mussolini to the top of Italy’s opinion polls
Most popular
There’s no warm welcome awaiting Nick Clegg
Nadhim Zahawi discovers popular culture
Is Michael Gove returning to journalism?
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: The stabbing of Salman Rushdie gives new perspective to the ludicrous ‘war on woke’
Everyday Philosophy: The complexities around returning the Benin Bronzes
Understanding the Burning Love for Elvis
Is it about bloody time for menstrual leave?
Our forever war on terror
Eurofile
Kharkiv is my city.. its streets my canvas
Ukrainian artist turned soldier Hamlet Zinkivskyi is decorating his war-torn hometown… on the orders of his commander
Europe
Preventing war means more tax, not less
To prevent all-out war in Europe we have to be prepared to spend money on defence. Even if this means higher taxes and higher borrowing
British Politics
Zelensky, don’t worry: You don’t need Johnson, you just need Britain
Boris Johnson liked to portray himself as the champion of Ukraine but beyond the photo-ops he used to boost his personal ratings at home, there is a deeper UK commitment that will endure
British Politics
The last refuge
Boris Johnson has sought refuge in Ukraine. But, Volodymyr Zelensky knows an act when he sees one
British Politics
Ukraine has little reason to thank Boris Johnson
Both the Cameron and Johnson government rebuffed the plucky nation’s repeated plea for weapons over the last decade
Europe
Our callous Ukraine fatigue
Our tone of how we discuss the war in Ukraine has evolved and not for the better
Rooted in history: What ancient trees tell us about time and life
An olive tree older than the Old Testament is a reminder it is hard to get a handle on the real meaning of time
Kharkiv is my city.. its streets my canvas
Ukrainian artist turned soldier Hamlet Zinkivskyi is decorating his war-torn hometown… on the orders of his commander
Grief and ghosts haunting Britain
Kharkiv is my city.. its streets my canvas
Erasure – the best band of the past 40 years? Discuss
Rooted in history: What ancient trees tell us about time and life
Multicultural Man: On Game of Thrones
Tazio Nuvolari: The racing genius who let his driving do the talking
Tazio Nuvolari: The racing genius who let his driving do the talking
Anna Piaggi: The fashion journalist whose style trumped even the most avant-garde designers
Henri Cartier-Bresson: The photographer always seeking the decisive moment
Rutger Hauer: The European who brought pioneering nuance to Hollywood
Arnold Schoenberg: The father of atonal music who feared the number 13
Raffaella Carrà: The TV personality whose midriff scandalised Italy
My 6-point plan to avert catastrophe
Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will heed it
Our forever war on terror
Al-Qaida’s leader is dead but terrorism is very much alive.. and the next wave of it to strike Britain may come from the extreme right
Take away control: Why Britain is destined to depend on China
In spite of human rights and its ongoing threat to Taiwan, Brexit and concerns over the union could soon force us to align with the communist state
Is it about bloody time for menstrual leave?
Spain’s bill to offer paid menstrual leave is a first for Europe. Closer to home, the push for change is coming from individuals
Rooted in history: What ancient trees tell us about time and life
An olive tree older than the Old Testament is a reminder it is hard to get a handle on the real meaning of time
Kharkiv is my city.. its streets my canvas
Ukrainian artist turned soldier Hamlet Zinkivskyi is decorating his war-torn hometown… on the orders of his commander
There’s no warm welcome awaiting Nick Clegg
Everyday Philosophy: We need to prepare for the robot revolution
