Simon Heffer's Blog, page 65

Have you heard the one about the heir to the throne?

The Prince of Wales, an aficionado of The Goon Show, alleges that
humour is cruel these days, writes Simon Heffer.

Ed Miliband will say anything if it means getting into Downing St

Labour had better beware its new leader - his only creed is expediency,
says Simon Heffer

When the champagne itself is the special event

Our drinking habits have conspired to make champagne feel ordinary, laments Simon
Heffer.

Supermac: the Life of Harold Macmillan by D R Thorpe: review

Harold Macmillan could not cope with the Sixties, says Simon Heffer as
he analyses D R Thorpe's new biography, Supermac

The police are obstructed on all sides

I have a little sympathy for the police in their failure to cope with
anti-social behaviour, writes Simon Heffer.

Cricket is being brought down by Ijaz Butt and his ilk

The disgusting antics of Ijaz Butt, chairman of the Pakistan board, who
accused our players of cheating in a one-day match last week, merit serious
sanction, writes Simon Heffer.

Vince Cable is the anti-business secretary

Vince Cable's attack on capitalism showed that he doesn't understand it,
writes Simon Heffer.

Is the Tory party full of secret Vince Cable-supporting Marxists?

Vince Cable's attack on capitalism showed that he doesn't understand it,
writes Simon Heffer.

This five-year plan for Parliament is a fix in more ways than one

The Coalition is trying to fool us with its undemocratic bid for fixed-term
rule, says Simon Heffer.

Brilliant architecture can rescue even Basingstoke

George Ranalli's marvellous work in Brooklyn should be a lesson to Britain's
architect and planners, writes Simon Heffer.