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EU shopping list tips from Ben Goldsmith, Bill Cash, Nancy Dell’Olio and Matthew Elliott
Ben Goldsmith, Partner at WHEB Partners and signatory to Business for Britain In the private sector, every business must provide regular and accurate accounts. Yet when you try to look into… Continue reading
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Local elections 2013: in numbers
335: total councillors lost by the Tories 291: seats gained by Labour 124: losses sustained by the Lib Dems 139: seats gained by UKIP 147 UKIP council seats after today’s results 10… Continue reading
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Local elections 2013: results livefeed
This is a live feed of the local election results as they come in. You can read analysis and reaction on Coffee House. All the councils have now declared. The… Continue reading
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Alpha females
In her cover piece for this week’s Spectator, Alison Wolf describes the divide between ‘alpha females’ and other women. Here are some of the starkest differences, illustrated using figures from… Continue reading
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Margaret Thatcher’s funeral: in words and pictures
The first reading, by Margaret Thatcher’s granddaughter, Amanda: Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour… Continue reading
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Sir John Hoskyns: the Margaret Thatcher I knew
Sir John Hoskyns was head of Margaret Thatcher’s Policy Unit from 1979 to 1982. In a Q&A with The Spectator, he describes what it was really like to work with… Continue reading
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The View from 22 special — Fuel Wars: how to get the best deal for the consumers
In association in Centrica How can consumers ensure they are receiving the best possible deal for their energy bills? In this special View from 22 podcast, the Spectator’s political editor… Continue reading
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Audio: Lords’ tributes to Margaret Thatcher
As Isabel said yesterday, the standout speech in the Upper Chamber yesterday came from Norman Tebbit, who served for six years in Margaret Thatcher’s Cabinet, first as Secretary of State… Continue reading
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Audio: MPs’ tributes to Margaret Thatcher
One of the highlights of today’s Commons tributes to Margaret Thatcher was the contribution of Malcolm Rifkind, who served in Thatcher’s government throughout her time as Prime Minister. Here’s the… Continue reading
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Full text and audio: Ed Miliband’s tribute to Margaret Thatcher
listen to ‘Ed Miliband’s tribute to Margaret Thatcher, 10 Apr 13’ on Audioboo Mr Speaker, I want to join the Prime Minister in commemorating the extraordinary life and unique contribution… Continue reading
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Full text and audio: David Cameron’s tribute to Margaret Thatcher
listen to ‘David Cameron’s tribute to Margaret Thatcher, 10 Apr 13’ on Audioboo In the long history of this Parliament, Margaret Thatcher was our first — and so far only… Continue reading
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Andrew Neil on The People’s Margaret Thatcher
This morning, Andrew Neil presented a Radio 4 special recalling how voters felt about Margaret Thatcher. Including opinions from her supporters and detractors, it’s a fascinating look into how she… Continue reading
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Papers mark Thatcher’s death
Tomorrow’s newspapers pay tribute to Margaret Thatcher, some praising her for changing Britain for the better, others nodding at her ability to divide opinions, even in death.
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David Cameron’s tribute to Margaret Thatcher: full text
Today we lost a great leader, a great Prime Minister and a great Briton. Margaret Thatcher didn’t just lead our country – she saved our country. And we should never forget… Continue reading
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Margaret Thatcher in quotes
“I don’t think there will be a woman Prime Minister in my lifetime.” – 1975 ‘To those waiting with bated breath for that favourite media catchphrase, the U-turn, I have… Continue reading
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Tributes pour in for Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher died this morning following a stroke. Downing Street said this afternoon that the former Conservative Prime Minister’s funeral will have the same status as the Queen Mother and Princess… Continue reading
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45 years ago: The death of Martin Luther King
45 years ago tonight, Dr Martin Luther King, Jr was shot and killed as he stood on a motel balcony, aged just 39. Here is the leader from the following… Continue reading
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Happy Easter
It is a glorious morning, suitable weather to mark this joyous day in the Christian calendar. The leading column in this week’s issue of the magazine considers the Easter story… Continue reading
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Budget 2013: The Spectator briefing
On Wednesday evening, Andrew Neil, Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth presented The Spectator’s Budget Briefing at the Savoy Hotel. Here is the handout that accompanied their presentation: Here’s the presentation… Continue reading
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Budget 2013: George Osborne’s statement in full
Mr Deputy Speaker, this is a Budget for people who aspire to work hard and get on. It’s a Budget for people who realise there are no easy answers to… Continue reading
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