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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The Monarchy will survive Andrew’s arrest

February 23, 2026

If Andrew is found guilty of misconduct, or if he is proven somehow to be a sexual predator of the worst kind, the law will take its course, as the King has indicated. Embarrassing? Undoubtedly. But not terminal, says Eliot Wilson It was an historic event. At 8am last Thursday, his 66th birthday, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor [...]
On this day: Thomas J Watson, father of IBM, was born

February 17, 2026

On 17 February 1874, the man who would go on to found the largest industrial research organisation on the planet was born in the tiny town of Campbell, writes Eliot Wilson The town of Campbell, New York, in the Appalachian Mountains had a population of less than 2,000 in 1874. Thomas John Watson, born this [...]
Nigel Farage’s war on working from home is vibes-based politics

February 16, 2026

Nigel Farage's attack on working from home is designed to increase headlines, not productivity, writes Eliot Wilson.
On this day in 1996: the IRA bombs the Docklands

February 9, 2026

30 years ago today, two men were killed in a massive explosion at Canary Wharf – and the IRA proved that you can bomb your way to the negotiating table, writes Eliot Wilson At around 5.00 pm, 30 years ago today, a blue Ford Iveco Cargo truck was parked 80 yards from South Quay DLR [...]
Peter Mandelson: The anatomy of a fall

February 9, 2026

Mandelson’s fall is now another stick with which to beat a vulnerable and useless Prime Minister, writes Eliot Wilson.
On this day in 1637: The tulip bubble bursts

February 3, 2026

Tulip fever is still remembered as a parable about the evils of capitalism and mass hysteria, but what really happened? Asks Eliot Wilson It is one of those half-remembered, quarter-understood facts to illustrate the ineffable foolishness of human nature. In the first half of the 17th century, the zenith of the Dutch Golden Age, the [...]
Starmer’s Chinese takeaway leaves a nasty taste

February 2, 2026

The Prime Minister returns from China a rather diminished figure. His vaunted commitment to human rights and international law rings very false when he kowtows to the regime in Beijing, and even the likely modest economic impact of his visit cannot offset that, says Eliot Wilson We need to talk about Sir Keir Starmer. The [...]
On This Day : Space Shuttle Challenger is lost

January 28, 2026

On this day in 1986, millions watched on live TV as the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded moments after launch, Eliot Wilson remembers On this day 40 years ago, NASA was preparing to launch the 25th mission of its Space Shuttle programme, STS-51-L, using the Space Shuttle Challenger on its 10th flight. During a six-day mission, [...]
Farage’s revenge on the banks proves he is more Trump than Thatcher

January 26, 2026

Nigel Farage's promise to tax banks more shows his Trumpian revenge coming out to play, writes Eliot Wilson.
On this day 1571: The Royal Exchange is opened

January 23, 2026

The Royal Exchange was opened by Elizabeth I 455 years ago on this day. Eliot Wilson traces the origins of its success.

Why Williams sisters return to SW19 is a win for Wimbledon brand

Why Williams sisters return to SW19 is a win for Wimbledon brand

This Peugeot 205 GTI is the car you remember from your teenage years

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