Cancelling Julie Bindel is an assault on free speech
Aggressive activists want to give the impression that there is no debate to be had, that anyone who dissents from their line is a bigot.
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Time to face up to the scale of this economic crisis
There is no real plan to revive economic growth or to bring down inflation, despite Britain already lagging behind much of the G7
Reaction to rail strike is lazy and defeatist
The Government is right to remain at one remove and must stick with it, but more may be needed to alleviate the impact of the strikes
A serious blow to Macron
The French president may have ambitions to lead Europe, but he will have to find a way to lead France first
Lord Geidt's resignation confounds
In the absence of a plausible explanation, we must conclude Lord Geidt was looking for a way out that didn't trigger the PM's downfall
The Bank of England’s credibility is now at risk
If it has fallen victim to economic groupthink then the country’s elected representatives have a responsibility to do something about it
A way through the Rwanda impasse
The Strasbourg decision was taken in such haste and amid such secrecy, it is hard to know what the reasoning was
It’s time to get tough with the rail unions
With a majority of 80, the Government could introduce emergency laws tomorrow for minimum train services to run during industrial action
Boris Johnson's flagship migration policy risks becoming a fiasco
It is all very well blaming lawyers, but the Government has it within its power to change the law
Nicola Sturgeon is trying to restart a debate most Scots do not want
Instead of appeasing her activists, it would be better for Scotland if the First Minister got on with the day job
Boris and Rishi need a strategy for growth
It is conceivable that we will be in a recession by the time of the next Budget. This drift has to be arrested quickly
The last thing the world needs is a conflict in the Gulf
With NATO capitals preoccupied with the war in Ukraine, there is a danger of taking their eyes off what is happening in the Middle East
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It’s time for a clear, truly Conservative strategy
Attempting to please everyone risks pleasing no one
Labour must make up its mind over union strikes
If Keir Starmer truly wants to represent the interest of workers, he needs unequivocally to condemn the RMT's actions
We must beware religious censorship
It is incumbent on cinema managers to face down intimidation and keep showing films that may upset some audiences
The Prime Minister needs to deliver on his housing promises
After a bruising week, Mr Johnson sees this policy as part of a “reset”. It must be enacted
Tinkering with NHS governance is hardly the radical reform patients crave
The only measure of whether reforms are worthwhile is whether they improve patient care
Ministers must stand up to the rail unions
The RMT is one of the last of the unreconstructed militant organisations that held the country to ransom in the past
Airport chaos is an emergency that demands a fast response
Instead of trading excuses the various parties must sort this crisis out
If Boris Johnson is to turn his premiership around, he must start now
Can the Prime Minister set out a direction of travel on the economy and stick with it?