Simon Heffer's Blog, page 68

David Cameron's Coalition insults voters by paying lip service to democracy

The Tory Right is trying to save the party - and the country - from leaders
without accountability, believes Simon Heffer

Jack Hawkins: The man who won the war in black and white

He only made five war films, but Jack Hawkins, whose centenary falls this
year, became the ultimate cinematic incarnation of the British officer,
writes Simon Heffer.

Asbos weren't the answer - yobs need to feel some pain

The state must support, encourage and empower families in ways that stop
children growing up and behaving like monsters, says Simon Heffer.

Our overseas aid bill could pay for Trident

George Osborne's statement that the renewal of Trident will have to paid for
out of the Ministry of Defence's equipment budget is silly, unrealistic,
argues Simon Heffer.

Is David Cameron really batting for Britain?

Dave's grasp of diplomacy evaporated in India this week, says Simon Heffer.

If President Obama carries on like this, he will turn into a lame duck

The president hasn't grown into the job - all that's needed to beat him is a
serious Republican, says Simon Heffer in New York.

America is the acceptable face of cultural imperialism

Simon Heffer reports from New York on the differences between British
and American culture

Is David Cameron's graffiti gift from Barack Obama really better than a box of DVDs?

Ben Eine's 'art' seemed to be paying Barack Obama back in his own coin, writes Simon
Heffer.

David Cameron in Washington: Time to stop being junior to Uncle Sam

America's power should not be confused with its being right, writes Simon
Heffer.

They weren't always so tough on terror

America's record on terrorism before the events of 2001 was a real stinker,
writes Simon Heffer.