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Falkland Islands Articles

Time to stop blaming the media

‘Imagine my initial confusion’, tweeted Labour member of parliament Jess Phillips, ‘as I worked in sexual health MSM means Men who have Sex with Men’. The MSM, or the so-called ‘mainstream media’, has become the scapegoat for many about the grievances they feel with...

Foundations of sand

The most striking thing about last night's debate is that no one with a vote seemed to actually be listening. This was clear from the polls conducted by Sky News before and after the debate. At the beginning of the programme the audience were asked who they wanted to...

Reassessing Foot

Three weeks ago today, Tuesday 23 July 2013, marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Michael Foot. It provides an ideal opportunity for considered reflection on Foot’s long parliamentary career. Unfortunately, after the general election of 1983, Foot’s reputation...

The Spicer Diaries

Although the title of this book is a deliberate reference to the Crossman Diaries, it is more reminiscent of Chris Mullin’s recent three volumes of diaries. Like Mullin, and unlike Crossman, Spicer never reached the cabinet, but – like Mullin – he served in numerous...
Reassessing Foot

Reassessing Foot

Three weeks ago today, Tuesday 23 July 2013, marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Michael Foot. It provides an...