Melanie Phillips

For a moment I thought it was a Purim spiel. The Guardian devoted an entire story last weekend to the claim that I was being investigated by both the Press Complaints Commission and the police.

Published in: Jewish Chronicle

Once again, a demonstration has degenerated into violent thuggery and vandalism on the streets of London.

Saturday’s trades union-organised march against the proposed cuts in public spending was largely a peaceful and orderly event.

Published in: Daily Mail

George Osborne is about to bite a very large bullet indeed in his Budget on Wednesday, if reports are to be believed.

According to this advance information, the Chancellor will examine recommendations to merge income tax and National Insurance.

Maybe this is merely flying a kite of which, come Wednesday, ther

Published in: Daily Mail

The actor and comic Stephen Fry is considered by some to be a national treasure who adds greatly to the gaiety of the nation.

It’s a role to which he self-consciously plays up as raconteur, wit and genial host for any TV occasion.

Published in: Daily Mail

One of the great bulwarks of a democracy is an independent judiciary, which acts as the ultimate defender of liberty because the judges are free from political control.

In Britain and Europe, however, something very alarming has taken place.

Published in: Daily Mail