France’s Fifth Republic may not survive the week
Macron’s reckless gamble has exposed the fragility of a system which relied on historical factors to survive
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Macron’s reckless gamble has exposed the fragility of a system which relied on historical factors to survive
Just as Europe recognises the costs of the EU, we’re about to make a terrible mistake
Coal miners, who sweated and sometimes died down the pits, deserve better than to be airbrushed out of the Industrial Revolution
Elected governments no longer have the power or will to do what is needed to save our free societies
If we wish to direct taxpayers money to other countries, it should be on terms we decide and its use should be closely monitored
Ever since Disraeli, the Conservative Party has been a coalition of clashing factions. They may no longer be able to live together
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The manipulation of our past for political purposes is now big business – with the West paying the price
It is the MoD, not the FCDO, which has championed our successful policy towards Ukraine
After the fiasco of the past few hours and months, how long will the Russian leader be obeyed by the men with guns?
Rejoiners accuse Brexiteers of lying, while spreading their own mistruths. But slowly and quietly, Britain is turning towards the future
History tells us that foreign humiliation can quickly rob dictators of control. Chaos could soon result
Monarchy is more than a glorious ornament in our nation’s history and present. It has forged the rich, stable and unique country we now are
It would be foolish to rely on the belief that leaders like Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin share our version of rationality
This was never about history, but crude propaganda. Yet our best institutions were all too happy to capitulate
The Pacific pact is much more than a trade deal. It is the UK returning to its historical position as Europe’s most global nation