Published by The i paper (25th November, 2024) This week sees a five-hour debate in Parliament that could lead to one of the most consequential laws this century […]
United States
‘It all hinges on Pennsylvania’ – even nuns are seen as fair game in the key swing state
Published by The i paper (2nd November, 2024) Sister Stephanie Schmidt was shocked when told that her community of nuns was being accused publicly of electoral fraud. “How […]
United States
Trump has poisoned US democracy
Published by The i paper (4th November, 2024) Four years ago, I was talking to voters in West Virginia when I met a young black woman called Brittney. […]
United States
The city weaponised by Trump against the Democrats
Published by The i paper (30th October, 2024) The candidate in his crisp white shirt reeled off his three priorities to the crowd of voters crammed into a […]
Technology / United States
Democracy dies in darkness
Published by The i paper (29th October, 2024) Olivia Troye is a lifelong Republican who worked as a counter-terrorism adviser in Donald Trump’s administration. She resigned shortly before […]
Europe / Russia / Ukraine
We must wake up to Russia’s threat
Published by The i paper (21st October, 2024) The image is one for the history books: four ageing white men, sitting stiffly in their suits beneath a Picasso […]
Policy / Politics / Social care
Arrogant, heartless and out of touch
Published by The i paper (14th October, 2024) If you want to understand why the Conservatives are in such dire straits, consider social care. This is a significant […]
Covid19 / Health / Policy
Covid lies and the stench of elitist arrogance
Published by The i paper (30th September, 2024) Boris Johnson is publishing his memoir, timed to coincide with the Conservative Party conference, in his usual attention-seeking manner and written […]
Politics
Starmer needs a mission statement
Published by The i paper (23rd September, 2024) Last year Rachel Reeves accepted a gift valued at £330 to attend a concert from the Betting and Gaming Council. This […]
Europe / Russia / Ukraine
Why do we keep falling for Putin’s hollow threats?
Published by The i paper (September 16th, 2024) Vladimir Putin is a dismal leader of his country, overseeing a catastrophic military misadventure after crushing his people’s freedoms and […]
Politics
How not to win votes and influence
Published by The i paper (2nd September, 2024) Wendy Morton is one of those rare beasts: a Conservative MP who survived at the hands of voters in July. […]
Europe / Germany
Germany faces a struggle for its soul
Published by The i paper (26th August, 2024) It seems almost strange that it is less than three years since Angela Merkel retired from leading Germany and Europe. […]