London has a Soho problem. We need to fix it now. June 29, 2023 It was that gloriously sleazy bard of synth-pop Marc Almond who captured it perfectly: “People come from all over the world to see this little place they’ve seen in movies and read about in history books: Soho.” Soho is London’s other Square Mile, filled not with the chatter of high finance, but with the clink [...]
The Scottish Nationals may never be able to recover Sturgeon’s lost ground June 26, 2023 The Scottish Nationals have let their party fall into a slump recently, and still have too many questions to answer about how the independence they want would look like, writes Eliot Wilson
Nadine Dorries was once the Tory blue collar conscience, now she’s just Nad as Hell June 19, 2023 Nadine Dorries, once an outspoken and sincere member of the Conservative Party, has now turned her political career into some form of satire, writes Eliot Wilson
Why Royal Ascot should never lose its dress code June 15, 2023 Royal Ascot is encouraging attendees to “look beyond the rules” for fashion inspiration this year – but Eliot Wilson thinks a dress code fuels creativity Royal Ascot is one of the greatest glories of the Season. It is the event which has it all: royalty, tradition, glamour, fashion, money (won and lost) and the centre [...]
If Ben Wallace takes the helm of NATO it could be a boost for Global Britain June 12, 2023 If Ben Wallace becomes the head of NATO, he’ll leave a big hole to fill at the Ministry of Defence. But it would be good for the UK’s international standing, writes Eliot Wilson
Everyone is talking about quiet luxury but there’s a problem June 9, 2023 Unless you have spent the first five months of 2023 on retreat or continuing your Second World War service for Imperial Japan, you will know that one of the most significant trends in the fashion world has been “quiet luxury” or “stealth wealth”. The concept is that the smartest of the smart are now dressing [...]
The Covid-19 inquiry should be a battle for Johnson, not for the Cabinet Office June 5, 2023 With the Boris Johnson Covid-19 inquiry saga, the Cabinet Office picked the wrong hill on which to die. Its fight with the inquiry poses questions about morality and transparency, writes Eliot Wilson
Police Scotland wants to teach the Met a lesson in understanding its racist cops May 30, 2023 The outgoing boss of the Police Scotland has labelled the force ‘institutionally racist’, but the Met police won’t admit the same failing, writes Eliot Wilson
To achieve a strong semiconductor strategy, we need to keep Taiwan safe May 22, 2023 Our collaboration with Japan will boost our semiconductors' strategy. But if we want to be resilient in that sector, we have to protect Taiwan from a Chinese threat which won't go away, writes Eliot Wilson
Braverman’s fight with the Lords over migration laws is unconstitutional May 15, 2023 Suella Braverman is trying to delegitimise the House of Lords' efforts to amend her migration laws, saying the Lords have to respect the will of the British people. This strategy is dangerous, writes Eliot Wilson