Christopher Booker's Blog, page 33

Doomsayers who say we can't leave the EU have their own agenda

Norway and Switzerland are outside the EU, but enjoy full access to the single market. We could too, says Christopher Booker        

Our 'child protection' system is an international scandal

Children of foreign families resident in the UK are being seized by social workers on an astonishing scale, says Christopher Booker        

Britain's part in the UN's disgraceful act of betrayal

We have colluded in the appalling treatment of thousands of defenceless Iranian dissidents living in exile in Iraq, says Christopher Booker        

Even Ukip has no idea how to get us out of the EU trap

Our politicians are stumbling around in the dark when it comes to EU rules. There is only one way to renegotiate our position with Europe, says Christopher Booker        

Our lights will stay on - but it will cost us a fortune

The Government is preparing for energy shortages, but this will mean further hikes in our bills, says Christopher Booker        

The message of shale gas is: scrap the Climate Act

The news that we have such rich shale-gas reserves makes a further mockery of our energy policy, says Christopher Booker        

What our judges forget when they send children into care

When vulnerable youngsters are cared for by the state, they are too often neglected and abused, says Christopher Booker        

Cameron's free-trade dream is destined to end in failure

The PM's proposal echoes Tony Blair's empty words on ending poverty in Africa, says Christopher Booker        

Cash draining away - how the water industry avoids tax

The foreign-owned companies make enormous profits, but pay hardly any tax, says Christopher Booker        

An illegally arrested mother is saved by her phone

Social services can't even keep track of court orders, says Christopher Booker