Columnists

David Waywell

The poor Olympic Games coverage is a missed opportunity to bring the nation together.

Jenny Hjul

The changing rules might put some people off holidaying this year, but with a little luck and spontaneity, it is well worth it.

Bruce Anderson

Stuck in rain-soaked England, thoughts to turn to the glories of trips once made and to the question of why wars break out in August.

Alice Crossley

While some pandemic phrases may be remembered fondly, others have been the source of much confusion and anger.

Chris Blackhurst

It’s still not too late to cancel HS2.

Alastair Benn

France may be the “country of science” but it is being poorly served by a president who is responsible for one of its biggest policy failures.

Adam Boulton

This week Boris Johnson is celebrating two years as Prime Minister but what could possibly go wrong in the coming months?

Tim Marshall

The power grab – and the re-emergence of the army as a political player – is a far cry from the heady days of the Arab Spring a decade ago.

David Waywell

Republicans are banking on the fact that when it comes to crime, perceptions matter more than reality.