Simon Heffer's Blog, page 59

We must stand up to Russia's sham democracy

When are we going to start punishing Russia for its uncivilised conduct, asks Simon
Heffer.

Heed Margaret Thatcher, not sad old Supermac

The Left will not admit that by the time Mrs Thatcher left office she had
transformed the British economy and set an example that was followed around
the world, writes Simon Heffer.

The country's problems are far more urgent than the Coalition's

Doing the right thing for Britain must be Mr Cameron's first concern, argues Simon
Heffer.

The time is ripe to rediscover Benjamin Britten

Benjamin Britten's centenary, barely two years away, should prompt a new
appreciation of his genius, says Simon Heffer.

David Cameron punishes Tories, but lets Vince Cable go free. Why is that?

The Business Secretary has exposed how unnatural this Coalition really is,
says Simon Heffer.

Cameron punishes Tories, but lets Cable go free. Why is that?

Vince Cable, the Business Secretary has exposed how unnatural this Coalition
really is, says Simon Heffer

Non-Christians make Christmas merrier

It has slowly sunk in that if we all want to get along, then trying to take
part in the cultural mainstream does no harm at all, says Simon Heffer.

David Cameron should keep his promise to Amy Houston's father

Dave's ambition to stay in power cannot be worth the continuation of
injustices such as these, writes Simon Heffer.

Save capitalism, not the ozone layer

To satisfy Chris Huhne's deranged obsession with global warming, we must all
pay much, much more for electricity, writes Simon Heffer.

Get tough on drugs, don't legalise them

There is a strong case for setting excise duty at a higher rate than on booze
and fags, argues Simon Heffer.