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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Andy Burnham doesn’t listen to anyone but himself

Opinion

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

Opinion

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

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

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.
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 [...]

There can be no Big Bang 2.0 – investors need hard incentives to revive the City

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Monkey Shoulder is winning over a new generation of whisky drinkers

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