By: Eliot Wilson

Eliot Wilson is a writer, commentator and contributing editor at Defence On The Brink. He was formerly a clerk in the House of Commons and writes regularly on politics, defence and international security, and Parliament and the constitution, including for The Spectator, The Hill, The i Paper and CapX

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Burnham’s 10-year plan is already running out of time

Opinion

Burnham should be praised for his longer-term thinking, but how much use is a 10-year plan with only 2½ years to execute it, asks Eliot Wilson.
On this day: Robert Maxwell dies

Opinion

On this day, 5 November 1991, the body of Robert Maxwell was dredged up from the Atlantic Ocean. Eliot Wilson traces the rise and fall of the media tycoon.
Labour’s media leaking is corroding parliamentary standards

Opinion

If Labour doesn’t respect the rules of Parliament, including secrecy, why should anyone else, asks Eliot Wilson.

On this day: the birth of Bernie Ecclestone

October 28, 2026

On 28 October 1930, Bernie Ecclestone, the man who would create modern Formula 1 was born, writes Eliot Wilson It is now reckoned that only four people remain alive who participated in a Formula 1 World Championship weekend before 1960. Formula 1 was in transition: rear-engined cars were beginning to dominate the category and so [...]
Andy Burnham doesn’t listen to anyone but himself

October 26, 2026

Burnham strives to appear inclusive but he ignores the voice of industry and defence. Signs are emerging that this is a government which doesn’t listen at all, says Eliot Wilson This week will see Chancellor John Healey deliver his Budget. At 66, he will be the oldest Chancellor of the Exchequer to present a first [...]
On this day in 1980: The birth of Kim Kardashian

October 21, 2026

On this day, 21 October 1980, Kim Kardashian was born. Eliot Wilson traces the rise of the new form of celebrity she forged.
It’s too late for Farage to clean up Reform UK’s act

October 19, 2026

Facing allegations of racism, bigotry and sexism, can Nigel Farage clean up Reform UK’s act? It's not even clear that he wants to, writes Eliot Wilson.
On this day: Germany introduces the Rentenmark to curb hyperinflation

October 15, 2026

On this day, 15 October 1923, Germany introduced the Rentenmark to curb hyperinflation, and it worked. Eliot Wilson tells us more.
Zack Polanski’s Greens are a toxic mix of hatred and economic illiteracy

October 12, 2026

The Green party’s antisemitic ‘Zionism is racism’ motion puts them bizarrely at odds with the Palestinian Liberation Organization, which recognises the state of Israel. And on the economy, their policies are simply delusional, says Eliot Wilson At its recent conference in Brighton, the Green Party of England and Wales affirmed a set of policies which, [...]
On this day in 1966: David Cameron is born

October 9, 2026

As David Cameron turns 60, Eliot Wilson takes a look back at the life so far of the "chillaxed" Prime Minister.

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