Simon Heffer's Blog, page 63

David Cameron and the euro millions roll-over

What has happened in the past couple of days is an affirmation of business as
usual, writes Simon Heffer.

The goodwill of the middle classes can no longer be taken for granted

The strident voice of protest in France is one we shall hear in Britain all
too soon, says Simon Heffer.

To me, books are literally indispensable

A true bibliophile doesn't stop accumulating volumes just because his house is
already full, says Simon Heffer.

The Queen deserves a little extra

If the Queen stands to make more money from the changes to her funding, then
good for her, writes Simon Heffer.

Spending review: why so soft on Scots and foreigners?

The spending review may have cut deep, but we continue to bankroll Third World
despots and Scotland, says Simon Heffer.

Spending Review 2010: £83 billion sounds a lot - but these cuts are nowhere near enough

The Government is making a weak start in its attempt to deal with the deficit,
says Simon Heffer.

£83billion sounds a lot - but these cuts are nowhere near enough

Spending Review 2010:The Government is making a weak start in its attempt to
deal with the deficit, says Simon Heffer.

Downton Abbey is what television should be

Those of us whose souls are so deeply penetrated by cynicism that we can
hardly get up in the mornings can feast on Downton Abbey's authenticity and
visual detail , writes Simon Heffer.

Downtown Abbey is what television should be

Those of us whose souls are so deeply penetrated by cynicism that we can
hardly get up in the mornings can feast on Downtown Abbey's authenticity and visual
detail
, writes Simon Heffer.

Barack Obama: it's time to make other plans

The US President should start thinking about a new career move, says Simon
Heffer.