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Nothing Is Lost Forever

2024-09-08T22:05:19+01:00

In ‘Arcadia,’ Tom Stoppard’s great play, he reminds us that ‘discoveries glimpsed and lost to view will have their time again.’ Read more

Nothing Is Lost Forever2024-09-08T22:05:19+01:00

The joy of our deluded politicians

2024-09-06T10:22:38+01:00

I wonder if David Lammy actually imagines he is a pivotal figure in Israel’s war on Hamas? Read more

The joy of our deluded politicians2024-09-06T10:22:38+01:00

Conversation Is an Art

2024-09-02T20:36:39+01:00

My late friend Roger Scruton played gracefully with ideas, even when it was dangerous to do so. Read more

Conversation Is an Art2024-09-02T20:36:39+01:00

Labour’s age of miracles

2024-09-02T20:40:22+01:00

What would have happened if a Conservative chancellor had scrapped the winter fuel allowance? Read more

Labour’s age of miracles2024-09-02T20:40:22+01:00

What Kamala Could Learn from FDR

2024-08-21T10:58:52+01:00

Americans need a vision. That’s what the New York governor gave us at the 1932 Democratic National Convention. Can the vice president do the same? Read more

What Kamala Could Learn from FDR2024-08-21T10:58:52+01:00