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Politics

An egomaniac who poisoned our politics

Published by The i paper (8th July, 2022) There is delicious irony that Boris Johnson, a man so deluded that he saw himself as the second coming of […]

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Economics / Politics

We’ve had enough of these fairy tales

Published by The i paper (11th July, 2022) Rishi Sunak launched his campaign to become leader of our country with a slick video that asked two simple questions: “Do […]

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Politics

An egomaniac who poisoned our politics

Published by The i paper (8th July, 2022) There is delicious irony that Boris Johnson, a man so deluded that he saw himself as the second coming of […]

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Politics

Johnson must go – but it will take more than this to restore trust in democracy

Published by The i paper (27th June, 2022) The wedding I attended on Saturday could not have felt more English, the mood more upbeat. It was a joyous […]

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Africa / Immigration / Policy / Politics / Rwanda

The prince is as hypocritical as the PM

Published by The i paper (13th June, 2022) Prince Charles is right: the Government’s plan to send people seeking asylum to Rwanda is “appalling”. It is a callous, […]

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Health / Policy / Politics / Social care

A refreshing prescription for the NHS – and for politics

Published by The i paper (16th May, 2022) Jeremy Hunt does not hide his ambition, admitting that he does not rule out another tilt at the top job […]

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Politics

Saving the PM is the Tories’ main mission

Published by The i paper (9th May, 2022) Blackmore Vale was a solid blue ward in a bucolic part of Somerset. It was held for the Tories by […]

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Europe / Politics / Russia / Ukraine

Boris Johnson is rescuing his own career when helping Ukraine

Published by The i paper (11th April, 2022) Vladimir Putin’s bungled invasion has failed to capture Ukraine and oust its elected government, despite the horrors unleashed, while also […]

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Politics

Who will rid us of this dreadful PM?

Published by The i paper (7th February, 2022) If it was not so serious for the country, there would be something almost amusing about watching Boris Johnson’s career […]

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Economics / Europe / Politics / Russia / Ukraine

Rhetoric is worthless when the UK is laundering dirty Russian cash

Published by The i paper (31st January, 2022) Three years ago I hosted a discussion with Rory Stewart, the former aid and Africa minister, who spoke with fascinating […]

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Politics

Why do we end up with such inadequate prime ministers?

Published by The i paper (17th January, 2022) Of course Boris Johnson should resign – and if he refuses to leave, he should be pushed out by his […]

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Politics

The latest ‘Partygate’ revelations may prove too much even for the great escapologist Boris Johnson

Published by The Washington Post (11 January, 2022) The House of Commons on Tuesday was aroar with ranting and catcalling and demands that the prime minister resign, following […]

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Ian Birrell is an award-winning columnist, foreign correspondent, feature writer and investigative journalist. He is contributing editor of The Mail on Sunday, a weekly columnist in The i Paper and writes frequently for other papers and platforms. He is also co-founder with Damon Albarn of Africa Express, the acclaimed collaborative music project. (Pictured: Talking to refugees in Iraq fleeing Islamic State)... Read More.

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