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D.H. ROBINSON Millennial “progressive” politics have failed. They have worsened our country and undermined democracy itself

In other circumstances, it would be heartening to see an opera getting national attention. Yet once again, the recent buzz around Covent Garden concerns politics rather than performances. The latest f

Without trust, things fall apart. And in these polarised times, there isn’t very much of it around. Trust helps communities flourish, it’s vital for strong relationships and without it, institutions –

Robert Thicknesse on Opera

But in many respects, the things that we, as a nation, need to face up to also means needing to recognise the role of the UK’s first ‘New Right’ prime minister in our lives. Our schools (now academies

Michael Bentley recalls Maurice Cowling, the Conservative commentator and historian whose books on a variety of topics influenced thought on the right of the party