UNTIL THIS weekend I had always considered Jeremy Clarkson to be the archetypal embarrassing dad, clinging to his youth by opting to wear jeans that still clung to him  read more »

THE RECENT Iranian presidential elections were a triumph for the principle of one man, one vote.  read more »

Radio 4's poll on favourite philosophers should be celebrating the man who championed the open society.  read more »

IN POLITICS there are managers. And there are leaders. Both have their place. Just as a wise investor spreads his cash between stocks that give a steady but unspectacular yield  read more »

...is for Conservatives to champion dismantling the Establishment, instead of defending it  read more »

Michael Gove makes his maiden speech in the House of Commons  read more »

Blaming young single mothers is a diversion from one overlooked factor: irresponsible young males...  read more »

Opponents of the billionaire can't see that his money is likely to improve performance...  read more »

Children understand conflict. If they need protection, it is from the politically correct...  read more »

Dr Jonathan Sacks fears that the social dimension of religion is being eclipsed by New Age spirituality. His new book may help to redress the balance...  read more »