How special is the UK’s relationship with the USA?
Our associations with the US are indeed vital. They are associations of kith, kin and shared values. But our interests have often diverged, not least today with Washington's wrong-headed belief we should be closer to the EU
- 28 December 2014
Is the West worth saving?
Let the enemies of the West do their worst: one day soon, the lion will roar and the eagle will soar. Wishful thinking? Just remember that the greatest achievements of the West have often emerged from periods of chaos. It ain't over yet
- 27 December 2014
Euro disaster rolls on, as the "stupid club" expands
The euro is the stupidest idea in international political economy since the end of the Cold War. It has proved immensly destructive. Yet Europe's political elites doggedly refuse to face reality, and the "stupid club" continues to expand
- 27 December 2014
U.S. would be foolish to wage cyber war with N. Korea
The Obama administration needs an integrated strategy for dealing with North Korea, not a spasmodic response that has no more upside than us being able to boast, “We got you back!”. The fact is, we don't know enough about the regime we're dealing with
- 26 December 2014
Pope Francis effect: Christians should not fear change
Critics of Pope Francis call him a liberal, a moderniser and a reformer. But those who object to the direction of the Catholic Church are forgetting there was one person who did all these things and more, a very long time ago, and his name was Jesus Christ, writes Clare George-Hilley
- 26 December 2014
Whatever happened to the international Jewish conspiracy?
Given the vast conspiracy theories about Jews in the Muslim world -- many of which have spread to Europe -- it is amazing what Israel is not blamed for these days. Imagine a world in which the UN and the international community actually looked at the world without obsessing about Israel/Palestine?
- 26 December 2014
Italy: the new far-Right
The far-Right in Italy is starting to mount a serious challenge. It is smarter than it used to be, modelled on Marine Le Pen’s Front National, offering a softer, more approachable platform. They're right on one thing. They want out of the euro
- 26 December 2014
Spare a Christmas prayer for the suffering MidEast Christians
This Christmas, spare a prayer for the persecuted Christians of the Middle East, oppressed and terrified as never before. They need to know that our thoughts are with them
- 25 December 2014
Islam, asylum, immigration and Western security
Even basic violations of visa policy would see immigration authorities adopt a tougher, generalised stance against citizens of the offending country. But where Islamic immigration is concerned, even the threat of terrorism won't make Western countries think twice
- 24 December 2014
ONS deficit: reform the blue of the EU to get out of the red
The latest ONS figures prove that, if nothing else, Britain can ill afford to head into the New Year with the same old narrow attitude towards trade through only the eyes of the EU, says Tim Focas
- 24 December 2014
Conservatives to lift the ban on fox hunting
The foxhunting ban could be lifted if the Conservatives win a majority next year, according to reports
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Queen’s Christmas Day broadcast promotes reconciliation
In her annual address, The Queen spoke briefly about her personal faith and conviction, saying that Jesus Christ's example taught her to "respect and value all people of whatever faith or none".
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Cameron pledges commitment to “Christian values” in seasonal message
Prime Minister issues Christan message of giving, sharing and caring in Christmas speech
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BBC under fire over theft of 600 laptops and 83 iPads
Parliament Street think tank reveals extent of BBC device losses, including hundreds of laptops, mobile phones and kettles
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Christmas traffic gridlock brings tidings of misery for Brits – INRIX
Britain’s congestion crisis set to inflict severe driver delays this Christmas, according to data from INRIX
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Ofcom hit by over 1,600 cyber-attacks in just two months
Media regulator under attack from cyber terrorists
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UKIP ‘more left-wing than Tories’ says poll
Fresh poll sees Labour lead slip to just a single point, but voters feel UKIP are more left-wing than the Tories
- NY Democrat pleads with Republican not to share document proposing confiscation of guns
- Sunday Times blood libel cartoon, on Holocaust Memorial Day no less
- Oregon woman raped after police refuse to send out response unit
- Palestinian jailed for Facebook like
- 'Muslim Patrol' vigilantes attempt to control London streets
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The 12 days of those affected by austerity cuts
The coalition’s austerity measures have hit the most vulnerable in society, causing widespread misery and distress, in an alternate viewpoint from Kate Baldwin
- 24 December 2014
Santa won't visit the EU, but a eurosceptic Pope did
Santa is not coming down the chimney for the EU. But this year, a eurosceptic-sounding Pope did. He had some sobering words. Let's hope 2015 is the year we can get Britain out
- 24 December 2014
It’s a Wonderful Life, a political message to heed
For many families in Britain and around the world, including Culture Secretary Sajid Javid, no festive celebration is complete without the annual family viewing of one of the most inspiring movies ever created. The secret to the film's enduring legacy is that so many of the issues it explores are still relevant today, says Clare George-Hilley
- 23 December 2014
Home Alone: Theresa May’s increasing isolation
Conservative in-fighting between Theresa May and Downing Street is pointless. A squabbling party will only deliver a victory for Ed Miliband and the Labour Party.
- 22 December 2014
Starting a new debate on UK's strategic interests
John Redwood MP is as open minded a politician as it gets. He wants to start a debate on Britain's real strategic interests. Interested in the new politics? Join in and take up John's challenge
- 21 December 2014



