A few months ago, I took part with Professor John Kay and the Guardian’s Polly Toynbee in a debate on why the better off should expect to pay more tax. The event took place in Kensington and not surprisingly, given the well-heeled nature of the audience, the motion was overwhelmingly defeated.... more
The Tories are in the ascendancy and gaining influence. Already the key figures in Westminster and beyond are thinking about the post-Brown generation.... more
A former Government minister has threatened to take a London council to court over its decision to sell school playing fields to property developers... more
This extraordinary picture from the weekend's royal wedding graphically captures the changing face of both the monarchy and modern families everywhere.... more
Sofia Coppola's boyfriend is lead singer and they won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album this year. Now, Phoenix tell Nosheen Iqbal, they are set to conquer London
Move over, Mahiki. Nightclub entrepreneurs Charlie Gilkes and Duncan Stirling are soon to launch a new Eighties-inspired club in Chelsea, in honour of Lady Thatcher
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