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July 18, 2015

To save the Union, end the Scots insurgency

If Scotland is entitled to sovereignty over health, education and so on, why isn't England?
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Published on July 18, 2015 01:00

Thomas Mann doesn���t belong in a G-string

Adaptations of Death in Venice rarely capture the subtlety and repression of Thomas Mann's classic novella, says Simon Heffer
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Published on July 18, 2015 00:00

July 17, 2015

Ashes 2015: Spirited England may need more to topple Australia after dismal second day

Simon Heffer: England battled valiantly on day two of the second Test at Lord's but changes might be needed
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Published on July 17, 2015 13:37

July 16, 2015

Ashes 2015: Blunt attack reminds England of past Ashes struggles

Slow pitch meant England resorted to spin early on but their bowlers struggled at Lord's in second Test
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Published on July 16, 2015 12:50

July 12, 2015

Crown Prince George is now the man to beat

George Osborne has taken a step towards becoming the next prime minister
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Published on July 12, 2015 01:10

It���s crueller to shoot a fox than to hunt one

MPs should know that a fox dies far more rapidly if set on by a pack of hounds than if someone tries to shoot it
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Published on July 12, 2015 01:00

July 6, 2015

Ashes 2015: Sledging is out of control and a cancer on the game

Simon Heffer: Far from a show of strength, abuse on the field is both preposterous and pathetic
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Published on July 06, 2015 13:52

July 5, 2015

Norman Lamb: Lib Dem contender and pin-up for ageing hippies

Simon Heffer: Lib Dem MP Norman Lamb is in favour of legalising drugs . But people riding the Magic Roundabout rarely get off to vote...
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Published on July 05, 2015 01:05

England sleeps again as our enemies rampage

Simon Heffer: Michael Fallon is a good defence secretary. But he has to make the case for increased military investment. Otherwise our challenge to Isil will be nothing more than bluster
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Published on July 05, 2015 01:00

July 3, 2015

Why the best music belongs in a shoebox

Experts in acoustics advocate the "shoebox" design for a concert hall - and London should have one, says Simon Heffer
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Published on July 03, 2015 23:00

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