Simon Heffer's Blog, page 66

Go-it-alone Vince Cable should go now

We are becoming increasingly fed up with what passes for Vince Cable's
conscience being paraded all over the media, writes Simon Heffer.

We must let the Pope come and go in peace

I am dismayed by the aggression and militancy of some of my fellow atheists,
who show a shocking intolerance of the Pope, writes Simon Heffer.

Sensible Nicolas Sarkozy shows humanity

Sarko is right to enforce the law on immigration, argues Simon Heffer.

The RAF can be trimmed but to cut the Navy and Army is insane

The world is looking very dangerous - we need defence more than an overseas
aid budget, says Simon Heffer.

Cinema shows the real story of Britain

Simon Heffer on his new Radio 3 series, which explores the
transformation in our politics and culture depicted in the films of the
1940s.

Why on earth are our police quaking in their boots?

Police officers are being taught about earthquakes instead of how to combat
crime, says Simon Heffer.

Without jobs, no one will get off benefits

It was refreshingly candid of George Osborne to say that there are those who
need to be confronted about their lack of a job, writes Simon Heffer.

Labour must eat humble pie before it can return to power

The Opposition needs to face up to its failings, says Simon Heffer.

Herbert Howells drew glory from a well of grief

The Hymnus Paradis is the greatest piece of English choral music, argues Simon
Heffer

Heir to Blair is out of line on the 50p class war tax

David seems determined to let the Lib Dems dictate economic policy, writes
Simon Heffer.