Simon Heffer's Blog, page 70

Coalition electoral reform is fantasy, and Conservatives should fight it

The proposed changes do a lot for the Lib Dems, but nothing for democracy,
says Simon Heffer.

If you think you know what you like, think again

We Britons have broadened our horizons in recent years, but there are still
areas of our culture where a narrowness of mind prevails, says Simon
Heffer

if you think you know what you like, think again

We Britons have broadened our horizons in recent years, but there are still
areas of our culture where a narrowness of mind prevails, says Simon
Heffer

Russian spy totty would look good in a Bond film

Why are people so shocked about this Russian spy ring, wonders Simon
Heffer.

Meryl Streep and other Hollywood heroes could easily mount Mrs Thatcher drama

I trust Mrs Thatcher won't be the only Tinseltown great wheeled out for this
extravaganza, says Simon Heffer.

Many criminals just need an education

If Ken Clarke's motivation in seeking to reduce the number of people in prison
is to save money, then he will be defeated before he begins, writes Simon
Heffer.

Times have changed, and the NHS must take the medicine too

It is insane to ring-fence health spending - and overseas aid, says Simon
Heffer.

Beer should be the lifeblood of any village

There is a positive, and socially important, drinking culture in our
countryside that is focused upon the rural pub, writes Simon Heffer.

The last casualty of the Troubles is truth

No former member of the Parachute Regiment can be in the dock unless Martin
McGuinness is there too, writes Simon Heffer.

A programme to horrify politicians, but save Britain

The huge deficit requires radical solutions such as VAT on food and severe NHS
cuts, argues Simon Heffer.