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Sonja McLaughlan is just the latest innocent victim, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
In lockdown, Britain’s open spaces have been relied upon as never before. It’s time for the royals to lead by example, says Guardian columnist...
When ministers use emergency powers, they rely on public sympathy. But their crony bonanza is rapidly eroding it, says Guardian columnist Simon...
Exams have been cancelled again, and if Gavin Williamson had any sense he wouldn’t bring them back, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Nationalism is growing – perhaps it’s time to ask why so many people in Wales want to leave, says the Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
This wild gesture toward would-be holidaymakers has drawn strong criticism from the right. But where is Labour, asks Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
The row between Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon won’t halt the nationalism that is rising across the union, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Debate only works if it is disciplined by ethics. The failure to regulate the digital revolution is the great mistake of our age, says Guardian...
If the state can compensate businesses hurt by lockdown, it can rescue the industries struggling outside of the customs union, says Guardian columnist...
Most countries do not feel the need to pontificate about the failings of others, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
It’s not right that the world’s 10 richest people have amassed £400bn since the start of the pandemic while billions struggle, says Guardian...
With a huge backlog of cases becasuse of Covid, it’s a chance to reform archaic and irrelevant court rituals, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Boris Johnson is refusing a £20-a-week rise for those hardest hit by his pandemic policy, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
The 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act has needlessly criminalised thousands of people, says Guardian columnist
The wiser move would be to let Trump drift into exile, not stoke the sense of grievance among his base, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Boris Johnson can’t resist the lure of the hard hat, but spending on quality of life and culture would be better value, says Guardian columnist...
It’s not just our ministers who are rotten – our whole system of government, from local to national, is at fault, says Guardian columnist Simon...
Historic churches could again be at the heart of British life, says the Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
The government’s centralised planning formula for new houses would have made Lenin blush. This U-turn is welcome, says Guardian columnist Simon...
The late novelist was a shadowy giant of post-war British fiction, says the Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
The prime minister is in this mess because he has always considered his own interests before Britain’s, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
New immigration rules will stop EU staff being recruited by a sector that relies on them to fill its soaring vacancy rates, says Guardian columnist...
A breakdown in EU talks would cause more chaos than Britain can stand. He should plan to compensate the industry instead, says Guardian columnist...
British agriculture will be transformed utterly by bold new proposals, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
A Dominic Cummings-influenced white paper throws land open to uncontrolled building – but could spark a Tory revolt, says Guardian columnist Simon...
The fact that the president cannot hold on to power shows the checks and balances are working, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
The locked-down prime minister pretends to be fearlessly decisive. But spending for influence and status is likely to be wasted, says Guardian...
The popular TV series about the royal family is reality hijacked as propaganda, and a cowardly abuse of artistic licence, says Guardian columnist...
Cities emptied by the coronavirus can focus on cultural activities, while the countryside we flee to must be protected, says Guardian columnist Simon...
Britain must accept whatever it is offered. The EU is stronger, it has Biden on its side – and it’s right, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
The last refuge of the populist – the politics of fear – is being shamelessly deployed by both Priti Patel and Boris Johnson, says Guardian...
The high street is clearly facing disaster, but to survive it must make peace with the online world, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
From Minsk to São Paulo, protesters think they are making a difference. But political reform must come from within, says Guardian columnist Simon...
Legal eagles should ignore No 10’s taunts and instead gird their loins to campaign in favour of judicial review, says Guardian columnist Simon...
We must legislate to curb the overseas tycoons buying up apartments and leaving them empty, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Lord Kerr has condemned the government’s ‘unbridled power’. Who can disagree with him, asks Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Despite the government doing its best to ignore local expertise on Covid, mayors are showing how democracy should work, says Guardian columnist Simon...
Councils are forced to come cap in hand for funds, while the favouritism of MPs such as Robert Jenrick is given free rein, says Guardian columnist...
When they’re dicing with our lives, politicians must fully explain the reasoning for their decisions, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
An unregulated internet was always likely to breed confusion and conspiracy theories. This is its apogee, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
The regime of perennial assessment so beloved of our politicians is an absurdity that actively damages young people, says Guardian columnist Simon...
With a leadership vacuum at the top of government, parliament is trying to take back some control, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Tech advances mean most students can become digital commuters, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Vallance and Whitty’s data was selective, and they seem determined to cause alarm, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
It seems there’s cash only for the trophy projects that feed politicians’ egos, no matter how wasteful they are, says Guardian columnist Simon...
No deal would be a disaster for the British economy. The Labour leader should be doing everything in his power to avert it, says Guardian columnist...
Britain has painted itself deeper into a corner, says the Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
The prime minister blames ‘mutant’ algorithms but it’s increasingly clear his government is not up to the job, says Guardian columnist Simon...