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External links to articles Douglas Murray has written for various publications
David Lammy’s Trump problem
The tone of Lammy’s anti-Trump statements was more millennial troll than statesman-in-waiting.
Kamala Harris proves again she’s not a better candidate than Biden
From the moment she bounded onto the stage Harris reminded people of why this November’s election is Trump’s for the losing. First came the fake-hysteria of finding herself on a stage in front of all these people.
How to Respond to an Almost-Assassination
Yesterday evening’s attack on Donald Trump is reminiscent of the shootings of Ronald Reagan and Teddy Roosevelt—and their pitch-perfect response.
The new dark age
A number of our wonderfully informed MPs joined the throngs passing the Lancet’s figure around social media.
George Clooney changing tune on Biden just shows how pathetic Dems are
In the same way that Joe Biden thinks “What would Hunter suggest?” when he wonders about staying in office, whenever I enter a voting booth I always think “What would George Clooney do?”
The Last Word on Vivien Leigh
When Sir John Gielgud was called upon to eulogize the legendary actress, his well-stocked mind supplied the perfect words.
The Tories have only themselves to blame
If the right is to cohere, it will have to have some soggy centrists and some people who are actually right-wing
A clear message needs to be sent: You can’t hold US citizens hostage no matter what
Yael Alexander, mother of Edan Alexander, wears a t-shirt with an image of his face, as families of American hostages in Gaza join elected officials for a press conference.
David Tennant’s pride and prejudice
Each year something happens that confirms the entire thing has got wildly out of hand
Gavin Newsom is riding the California wave to position himself as the future of the Democratic Party
As people who sat through the governor’s lockdowns in California will know, Newsom has long been a fan of the idea that rules do not apply to him.
The Man in the Arena
At a time of widespread discontent with our elected officials, it’s worth recalling Theodore Roosevelt’s speech—about those with the courage to run for high office.
Cowards vs culture
It seems that if you believe in a cause, it is now permissible to just rush to the nearest museum and slash away