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Simon Heffer

February

The threat of a Value Added Tax has caused thousands of protesters, accompanied by hundreds of tractors, to snarl up Westminster on Monday

How Starmer’s Labour Party went from victory to chaos

The UK chancellor is going to have to do one of two things for political survival: raise taxes, or cut public spending, because Britain is living far beyond its means.

July 2024

He was honest and had a practical intelligence; but no political cunning whatsoever.

Why things could get even worse for the Tories

If the Conservative Party doesn’t come to an understanding with Reform there is a real chance Reform could replace it as the main party of the right at the next election.

July 2023

England batsman Jonny Bairstow leaves the field past the celebrating Australia fielders after being given out.

Lord’s crowd were right to boo Australia

There is no question the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow was in accordance with the laws, but Australia should have realised the effect upon the spirit of the game.

May 2023

King Charles knows well that he reigns only by consent

The monarchy will seek to be useful, efficient and respected – and to subtly make its case in Australia

September 2022

Queen Camilla – as she now is – must take much of the credit for the King’s rehabilitation in public esteem.

Why King Charles will succeed with Queen Camilla by his side

The new monarch’s critics are likely to stay silenced because when he married his wife he also acquired a business partner and brand manager for the firm.

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