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Friday, 10 January 2020
Alternative histories are a fascinating business. Change a few key events, remove an assassination here or a diplomatic slight there, …
Continue reading "To save the Labour Party Corbynism must be crushed"
By James Bickerton
Wednesday, 27 November 2019
Sometimes, during my more reflective moments, I do wonder whether I’ve stumbled into an alternative history novel. One of those …
Continue reading "In standing by Corbyn Labour moderates have become complicit in racism"
By James Bickerton
Friday, 18 October 2019
On Thursday activists from Extinction Rebellion targeted several tube and DLR stations across London. Footage of furious commuters at Canning …
Continue reading "Extinction Rebellion have got it wrong – free markets can save the planet"
By James Bickerton
Friday, 4 October 2019
Say what you like about the Brexit Party, but it certainly knows how to organise a rally. I covered my …
Continue reading "Nigel Farage – the man who stopped Brexit?"
By James Bickerton
Wednesday, 18 September 2019
Little in British politics can currently be predicted with confidence, but we can be reasonably sure we are heading for …
Continue reading "The Tories must make the coming general election a referendum on Jeremy Corbyn"
By James Bickerton
Friday, 30 August 2019
There is no overseas cause that exercises the Western left quite like Palestine. A Gaza border clash can bring thousands …
Continue reading "The left only cares about Palestine when it suits them"
By James Bickerton
Friday, 23 August 2019
In life, I’m increasingly convinced that only two things are certain; death and the extraordinary hypocrisy of the SNP. That …
Continue reading "Nicola Sturgeon and the illusion of ‘progressive’ Scottish nationalism"
By James Bickerton
Friday, 2 August 2019
There may be some basic democratic norm John McDonnell has failed to undermine, but if so I fear only by …
Continue reading "Why we should fear John McDonnell’s admiration for street thuggery"
By James Bickerton
Monday, 8 July 2019
Engaging in British politics over the past few months has, for so many, been an exercise in containing disappointment. Brexiteers …
Continue reading "The case for the Union has never been stronger"
By James Bickerton
