New Poems

Hugh Trevor Roper was the greatest historical stylist of the 20th century. Yet he never produced a masterpiece to rival that of his great hero and predecessor, Edward Gibbon

'At a stroke, the Lord Chief Justice and two senior judges tipped the balance in favour of writers in a libel case'

'Britain’s national debt, which was under control in the 15 years to 2008, is likely to peak at above 100 per cent of national income by 2014 or 2015'

'Should we treat assimilation not as a taboo subject but as an opportunity?'

'Because of all the procrastination, crippling or biting sanctions will not be imposed on Iran'

'The Chechen Islamists who struck Russia in March have discovered the benefits of going viral on the internet'

'DIY is a way of life and a point of view. I have the highest regard for manual competence'

'If fewer of us feel tribal about politics, it is because the parties have been disloyal to the country'

Legislation to protect people from disability hate crime will never solve the whole problem; we need to believe in the spirit of the law