Laurence Fox is fighting a culture war, not a mayoral race
With the London mayoral elections this week, Joe Rossiter argues that Laurence Fox is more interested in publicity and virtue-signalling than issues affecting the capital.
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National Comment
‘Hands, Face, Space’: a year of simple slogans mask complicated Covid-19 rules
Ciaran Picker argues that the Government’s ever-changing Covid-19 regulations have both alienated and confused the public over the last year.
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The caterpillar cake conundrum
Adam Jordan delves into the dark heart of the caterpillar cake industry, discussing the recent legal case between M&S’ Colin and Aldi’s Cuthbert.
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The Greensill Affair is just a drop in an ocean of sleaze
George Simms argues that the Greensill lobbying scandal demonstrates the impact of privilege on British politics.
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The new NICE guidelines: the pain is not ‘all in our heads’
Millicent Stott discusses whether the new NICE guidelines will be effective, or counterproductive in treating those with chronic primary pain.
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Students: the ill-starred scapegoats for Covid-19 incompetence
Charlotte Way argues that the treatment of students during the pandemic has been unjust and unacceptable.
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Does the aftermath of the explosive Oprah interview reveal more about ‘truth’ than facts?
Ellie Young argues that the British public has a right to know whether Harry and Meghan’s ‘truth’ is based on fact.
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The best way to honour Alan Turing would be for the UK to ban conversion therapy
Anna Noble argues that the best way for the UK government to honour codebreaker Alan Turing’s contributions during World War II is to ban conversion therapy, which he was subjected to.
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It’s time for Britain to start caring about Northern Ireland
In response to the ongoing riots in Belfast, Joe Rossiter argues that there is a dangerous lack of awareness in much of the UK about Northern Ireland and its history, to the detriment of the region’s precious peace.
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Debate: are vaccine passports our ticket to freedom?
Two contributors consider the merits and feasibility of the government’s recent “vaccine passports” proposal.
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