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Michael Gove: wind-up artist

9 May 2013 17:52

Michael Gove likes to make mischief. Every so often he stokes London’s liberal elite into fits of righteous indignation. If he does this out of pure joy, then his latest… Continue reading

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Alan Rusbridger, editor of the Guardian. (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Stolen books returned to Lambeth Palace. You read it first in the Spectator

30 April 2013 10:07

Congratulations to the Guardian for being one fortnight behind the news. The paper’s website reports that a deceased thief returned 1,400 stolen books to Lambeth Palace’s library. The citizens of King’s… Continue reading

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Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez greets Tariq Ali as they arrive for the screening of Oliver Stone's (also pictured) 'South of the border' at the 2009 Venice film festival. (DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images)

Hugo Chavez dies. Pillocks mourn

7 March 2013 9:56

According to The Grauniad, the world has lost a colossus, a political giant, an inspiring politician dedicated to rooting out corruption and standing up for the poor, etc etc. It… Continue reading

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Alan Rusbridger, editor of the Guardian. (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Could Malcolm Tucker take on Alan Rusbridger?

28 February 2013 12:21

Sad news has broken. If the online speculation is true, it appears that casting agents for the upcoming Guardian movie have overlooked Daniel Radcliffe for the part of Alan Rusbridger.… Continue reading

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Alan Rusbridger has fallen in love with an over-priced piano. Image: Getty

Alan Rusbridger’s new playmate

24 January 2013 10:59

Steerpike is back in this week’s magazine. As ever, here is your preview: ‘While losses mount at the Guardian, the editor, Alan Rusbridger, has fallen in love. He keeps ordering… Continue reading

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Is Alan Rusbridger heading towards the Royal Opera House? Image: Getty

Alan Rusbridger’s swan song

6 December 2012 12:04

Look out for Steerpike in this week’s Spectator — here is a taster of what Alan Rusbridger has been up to: Rending of raiment and gnashing of teeth at the Guardian.… Continue reading

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