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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It’s too late for Farage to clean up Reform UK’s act

Opinion

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

Opinion

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

Opinion

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.
Jeffrey Archer (1940-2026): A writer of fiction in all senses

October 8, 2026

Following the death of novelist and former political Jeffrey Archer, Eliot Wilson looks back at a complicated life.
Beware the politician who promises he is different

October 5, 2026

Andy Burnham has battered home that he is different, an outsider, but distinction comes from actions, not 'honest conversations'.
On this day: Concorde first breaks the sound barrier

October 1, 2026

On this day, the 1st October, in 1969, Concorde first showed off its real party trick - breaking the sound barrier, writes Eliot Wilson.
Burnham must kill off bonkers Chagos deal for good

September 28, 2026

The proposal to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and pay for the privilege appeals to no voters and has lost the support of Donald Trump. Andy Burnham should pull the plug, says Eliot Wilson It became clear early in Sir Keir Starmer’s brief premiership that here was a leader of unusual political [...]
On this day: Bruce Springsteen is born

September 23, 2026

On 23 September 1949, Bruce Springsteen aka ‘The Boss’ was born in New Jersey. His life and music would go on to define post-war America, writes Eliot Wilson The way in which modern rock music developed means that the late 1940s are stuffed full of famous births. Take 1949 alone, and you will find enduring [...]
The battle to be the next Mayor of London has already begun

September 21, 2026

While Sadiq Khan mulls his future James Cleverly and Reform’s Laila Cunningham are vying for votes in a traditionally Labour city, says Eliot Wilson When politicians often congratulate themselves on surviving until the weekend, voters can be forgiven for losing our long-term perspective. The next election for the Mayor of London will take place on [...]

AI giant Perplexity taps London startup Valarian in sovereign tech drive

Team GB Olympic gold medallist makes multi-million-pound CBD investment

Toast the City: Why we love the Francis Barber Blue Plaque at Dr Johnson’s House

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