Bagehot

Our columnist offers astute commentary and analysis on British politics, policies, and societal trends


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Where are all the briefcase wankers?

The nerd:jock ratio in government is askew

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Britain is already a hot country. It should act like it

A land of long holidays, cool homes and tree-lined streets awaits

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Feral Labour: why Sir Keir Starmer’s MPs have had enough

And why his government is in trouble

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The rise of Nigel McFarage

Reform UK fractures the myth of progressive Scotland 

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Welcome to Bonnie Blue’s Britain 

A place of sin, spin and soft power

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All pain, no gain: Labour’s odd strategy

Britain’s governing party spends its political capital for little return

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Doctors, teachers and junior bankers of the world, unite! 

The rise of middle-class consciousness 

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Bring back Boris 

A return of Boris Johnson would provide something for everyone to enjoy 

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A world without Nigel Farage 

British politics hinges on one man’s survival

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Kemi Badenoch is simply too interesting for Downing Street

The Tory leader is fascinating but irrelevant

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The strange success of snooker 

Immigration, agglomeration and amorality keep the sport going

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Britain’s 20-20-20-20 vision 

What happens if politics becomes a four-way fight