MYSTERIOUS: 12 - What They Never Told You

Banning ultra-processed food is not a nanny-state issue. It’s common sense

Britain’s health is a national scandal, not just because of the state of the NHS, but because the government refuses to take action on our diets, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2023

Keir Starmer’s centralist rule is not the Labour we know

Letters: Mike Sheaff cannot remember a time when party democracy was held in such disregard; plus letters from Phil Davis, Frank Newhofer and Matthew Bowles

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023

Keir Starmer says he wants to empower local communities. The Jamie Driscoll affair suggests otherwise

Blocking the North of Tyne mayor from standing for Labour again shows how deep the party’s centralism runs, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2023

Get a grip, Westminster – Suella Braverman speeding is hardly the issue of the day

There are many reasons the home secretary may not be right for the job, but this inflated drama isn’t one of them, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023

Loyalty has long been the Tories’ secret weapon. Without it, Sunak stands no chance

As rebel rightwingers jockeyed for position this week, they tore up any remaining hopes of a Conservative election victory, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023

Sunak must be firm. Ukraine’s fate will be decided by war and diplomacy – not by sanctions

The western response has been blighted by stupidity, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023

Britain is in desperate need of radical ideas. So where are Labour’s?

Railways, water companies and the NHS are in crisis – we need bold new policies to fix them, not Keir Starmer’s timid dithering, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023

Our newly crowned king has made ‘service’ his brand. But whose interests will he be serving?

From climate activists to arts bodies, every interest group will be crying out for the support of our outspoken monarch, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023

What powers does King Charles have?

Scotland is holding a procession and national service of thanksgiving for the King today in what has been dubbed his “Scottish coronation”.

The Week · May 4, 2023

Is the BBC biased?

Richard Sharp has announced he is standing down as BBC chairman to “prioritise the interests” of the broadcaster after a report found he breached the governance code for public appointments. 

The Week · Apr 28, 2023