Bruce Anderson: As the world is wracked around us, ditch your concepts – and cling to your prejudices
Toryism has never been more necessary. So we Tories must rise to the challenge of the times. Confronted by global… Read more »
Ruth Lea: Without fiscal union, the Euro will surely die
Even by the standards of international meetings, last week’s G20 shindig in Cannes was a costly failure. There were hopes… Read more »
Andrew Lilico: What powers we should repatriate – and how to do so
Here are the alternatives for the UK with respect to Europe: A) Repatriate powers, soon;B) Leave. The position of desiring… Read more »
Bruce Anderson: Max Hastings, Conrad Black and repenting sinners
Over the past few years, Standpoint Magazine has established itself as a serious publication. Every issue is guaranteed to contain… Read more »
Anthony Browne: Why the Greek referendum is the most important in EU history
Well, we will get to enjoy watching a European referendum after all, even if it is not us who get… Read more »
Jill Kirby: In promoting Clare’s Law, the Coalition government is repeating Labour’s mistakes
As the Conservatives try to get back into favour with women, new initiatives have been appearing on a daily basis… Read more »
Stephan Shakespeare: The proportion of political news that matters is very, very small
Sometimes I go a whole week without picking up any political news (or indeed any news at all outside of… Read more »
Anthony Browne: Move the clocks forward an hour
Moving the clocks forward an hour to align our timezone with Europe would benefit all parts of the UK. It… Read more »
Bruce Anderson: It is time for the Conservative Party to recognise and trust its Leaders
There is muttering in the ranks. A fair number of Tory MPs are feeling unloved and are disinclined to trust… Read more »
Ruth Lea: As the EU squabbles, the Commonwealth looks even more enticing
Last week’s events were extraordinary. It may well be that it will be remembered as the week when “events, dear… Read more »
Anthony Browne: Merkel wouldn’t be warning about war if we hadn’t the €uro in the first place
It is ironic beyond belief that Angela Merkel has raised the prospect of a return to war in Europe if… Read more »
Jill Kirby: The people or the elite? Cameron has made a defining choice
On Monday night, David Cameron forced his parliamentary party to choose between loyalty to their constituents and loyalty to their… Read more »
Anthony Browne: Where now on Europe?
The bear went behind a tree in the woods. The Pope said the catechism. And the Europe issue exploded amidst… Read more »
Bruce Anderson: The rights and wrongs of the EU rebels and of Cameron
Every wise Tory should acknowledge that there are lessons to be learned from Monday's events. Here are eight. 1) The… Read more »
Bruce Anderson: A generation which allows St Paul’s to be scorned is a generation which has forfeited the right to call itself British
Parliament Square is one of the sacred places of the British nation. It is a place for contemplation and for… Read more »