Naming a park after Diane Abbott may delight the Left…but there’s one small problem
It isn’t enough to remove all memorials to those involved in the slave trade. We must remove all memorials to those related to those involved in the…
A Tory peer wants to ban cyclists from using their phones. I’ve got a better idea
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering, a Conservative peer, says we should ban cyclists from using mobile phones. It’s a sensible suggestion. Admittedly, drivers might prefer it if we…
JK Rowling is right. Woke men are ruining beards for the rest of us
Gillette says that sales of its razors have shot up 30 per cent in the past year. You may think the reason is obvious. After letting themselves…
Young people’s ignorance grows more mind-boggling by the year
According to a survey published this week, over a quarter of young people in this country have never heard of the Falklands War. Older readers were no…
Why Britain shouldn’t pay reparations for slavery
Should Britain pay reparations for slavery? This was one of the hottest topics in Jamaica last week during the Royal visit. Local politicians and activists seemed to…
Why we should teach our children to speak proper English… just like the Geordies
To traditionalists, it may sound bizarre. In the world of education, however, the following question is causing debate to rage. Is it snobbish to expect our children…
These PC rules for writers aren’t just chilling… they’re wildly hypocritical
In this hyper-sensitive age, we are all desperate to avoid giving offence, in case it gets us in trouble. But it isn’t easy. There seem to be…
These ‘low-tax’ Tories are fooling no one but themselves
Are they lying to us, or to themselves? This is the question I find myself idly pondering, every time a senior member of the Government proclaims to…
Are all of Keir Starmer’s team this clueless?
On International Women’s Day, the shadow minister for women, who is a woman, revealed on Woman’s Hour that she doesn’t know what the word “woman” means. Anneliese…
In defence of useless politicians
Perhaps I am alone in this, but I feel sorry for Gavin Williamson. An awful lot of people seem to think that the poor man doesn’t deserve…
Deluded Putin needs a history lesson
Obviously it would be naive to take anything Vladimir Putin says at face value. But it’s possible that he actually does believe Russia has a valid historical…
Why my house will one day be a famous tourist attraction
These days all public institutions are anxious to be inclusive and diverse. The latest example is Historic England. Yesterday we learned that, as well as castles and…
Canada used to be the friendliest place in the world. Where did it all go wrong?
The news from Canada seems to grow more startling by the day. The government invoking emergency powers to crack down on mass protests against Covid restrictions. Police…
Are you a murderer? Please tick yes or no
The Metropolitan Police’s approach to investigating the Downing Street parties has prompted considerable puzzlement. Instead of interrogating the suspects in person, they’ve sent each one a written…
Why the Left would live to regret punishing private schools
If Labour wins the next election, private schools could be in trouble. But then, so could state schools, too. Nadhim Zahawi, the Education Secretary, has warned parents…
The SNP should stop talking Scotland down
The Scottish National Party was founded in 1934. Which means that its members have been campaigning in support of Scottish independence for 88 years. Enough time, you…
The real problem with Spotify and Joe Rogan… and it’s got nothing to do with Covid
Neil Young is half right. Spotify does indeed have questions to answer over Joe Rogan. But forget this dreary row about Covid misinformation and free speech. What…
Have Scotland’s bobbies got nothing better to do than police a woman’s tweets?
According to Ms Murray, the police officers acknowledged that she had not committed any crime – but said, “We need to speak to you to ascertain what…
Is Boris Johnson the victim of an ingenious Left-wing plot?
The “partygate” scandal is clearly taking its toll on Boris Johnson. Lately he’s been looking tired and worn. In the circumstances, of course, that’s entirely understandable. It…
A special edition of Question Time for vaccine sceptics. Has the BBC lost its mind?
The BBC believes that it has a vital role to play in promoting well-informed public debate. And I for one wholeheartedly agree. Which is why, as soon…
America’s climate alarmists have been made to look like fools
Gravesend is typically among the warmest towns in Britain, but even here it’s been a chilly week. Still, I suppose I shouldn’t grumble. It could be worse….
Saluting Asterix: the last bastion against woke children’s books
More and more it feels as if the world of children’s publishing has been conquered by a legion of Left-wing culture warriors. As you may have read…
Jeremy Clarkson needs to face the truth: Britain is a nation of Nimbys
Jeremy Clarkson may be angry – but he shouldn’t be surprised. It’s hardly a shock that planning officers have rejected his application to build a 60-seat cafe…
Why the woke are on the wrong side of history
Amid all the coverage of the “Colston Four” trial, one small detail leapt out. A barrister representing Sage Willoughby – a member of the group who brought…
What will the woke cancel mob accuse JK Rowling of next?
They’ve also tried accusing her of antisemitism, but that doesn’t seem to have convinced anyone, either. According to them, the goblin bankers in Harry Potter are physical…