Opinion
Stephen Glover: So farewell then Paul Johnson, struck down in his prime
There are still columnists I always read in The Spectator: Taki, who grows more reflective and original with age; Charles Moore's diary; Matthew Parris when on form; and Paul Johnson.
Inside Opinion
The Feral Beast
Sunday, 12 April 2009
A surprise appointment at the troubled New Statesman – Jonathan Derbyshire has been given the prestigious new title of culture editor, overseeing arts and books.
The week that was: Let's speak plainly
Sunday, 12 April 2009
'Alleged victims?' Does anyone doubt that a crime has taken place? But as for the beast said to be on the loose in Norfolk, a cautious approach is no bad thing
Stephen Glover: Muslim extremists and a bitter schism in left-wing journalism
Monday, 6 April 2009
True papers of record give due credit, even to fierce rivals
Claire Beale: Say it quietly, cuts in adland are not always bad
Monday, 6 April 2009
Perhaps I should begin with a warning. I'm about to say something offensive. And it's particularly offensive if you've just lost your adland job. Please try not to take it personally. But all those people who have been made redundant recently, well it's quite a relief they've gone. Generally speaking. Darwinian forces are at play in adland. The fittest will survive.
Matthew Norman: Time to stop these tantrums, Boris
Monday, 6 April 2009
With Boris Johnson continuing on the trail from journalist to Tory titan, as blazed by Winston Churchill, the thoughts turn to the transformed role in Conservative affairs played by the News of the World.
The Sun rises as the web grows, but there's little sign of profit
Monday, 30 March 2009
Stephen Glover: Since newspapers make little or no money out of their websites, it is tempting to ignore the latest Audit Bureau of Circulations Electronic figures.
Matthew Norman: A wounded educationalist such as Alastair would excel as an Etonian housemaster
Monday, 30 March 2009
Diary
Stephen Glover: The Guardian's coverage of tax is obsessive but not compulsive
Monday, 23 March 2009
If there are any young psychologists looking around for a subject for a PhD thesis, may I suggest a subject? It would be something along the lines of "Guilt, expiation or displacement at The Guardian".
Matthew Norman: The PCC is backing a new form of journalism – the living obituary
Monday, 23 March 2009
Diary
Stephen Glover: Should we worry that Ofcom's new boss has a black mark on her copybook?
Monday, 16 March 2009
Last week Colette Bowe took over as the new chairman of Ofcom, the broadcasting and communications regulator. She was appointed by the Business Secretary, Lord Mandelson, and will work for three days a week at a salary of £200,000 a year.
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