ALWYN TURNER on the three men who shaped the Leave vote in the referendum. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Margaret Thatcher
Viva referenda
ALWYN TURNER writes in praise of the referendum. Continue reading
Referendum ad hominem
For SAM HARRISON, the referendum choice is not which future, but whose. Continue reading
Noisy neighbours: Nationalism and sport in the UK
PAUL SAFFER explores sporting rivalries between the constituent nations of the UK. Continue reading
Missing voices and opportunities
ALWYN TURNER on Angela Eagle on the EU referendum. Continue reading
Michael Gove: ‘a young Scotsman on the make’
The hack years of Michael Gove, columnist and actor, celebrated by ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading
The Regina monologues
Her Majesty’s a pretty nice girl, but PAUL SAFFER thinks she ought to have a bit more to say. Continue reading
Ronnie Corbett and the Chicago School
PAUL SAFFER remembers when Ronnie Corbett tackled the scourge of inflation through the medium of novelty pop. Continue reading
Beg, steel or borrow?
Given the history of the British Steel Corporation, DAN ATKINSON hesitates to say ‘ta-ta’ to Port Talbot. Continue reading
Reasons to be leaving: Part 3 – Culture
Does leaving the EU mean the UK will be kicked out of Eurovision? ALWYN TURNER explains. Continue reading
Reasons to be leaving: Part 2 – Democracy
SAM HARRISON ponders whether the EU really does ‘hate’ democracy, and ends up agreeing with Boris. Continue reading
A Harold for all seasons
DAN ATKINSON celebrates the 1970s incarnation of Harold Wilson. Continue reading
