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China’s aggressive strategy of divide and rule is a historic miscalculation
Like the Kaiser’s Germany, Beijing is forcing its foes to unite to stand against its bullying and intimidation
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The EU's vaccine nationalism is even more dangerous than it looks
In an age of pandemics, Brussels’ bid to disrupt global supply networks sets a disastrous precedent
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We can cope with the rise of China, but it will take a unique approach
Old talk of ‘hawks’ and ‘doves’ will not help us navigate an unprecedented foreign policy challenge
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Like the Tories in 1997, Labour is in a far worse position than it realises
Keir Starmer’s disorientated party faces a very similar challenge to the one I faced against Tony Blair
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Democracy is in far greater peril than the complacent West realises
There is no certainty that free societies can survive the twin threats of China and the death of truth
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Ministers cannot afford to mess up their mass vaccination plan now
The new virus strain means Britain is in a race to avert incalculable social and economic damage
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The real test of Boris Johnson, and of Brexit itself, hasn’t even begun
The PM has shown the EU he is serious, but he needs a plan for a prosperous and independent Great Britain
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The heart of the Brexit crisis is our love-hate relationship with France
The deep-rooted mistrust and suspicion governing ties with our neighbour must now be set aside
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A no-deal Brexit is far more likely than anyone is prepared to admit
France’s hardline position on fishing misjudges the Prime Minister’s room for manoeuvre on sovereignty
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Sunak needs an iron will to defeat the demands for endless spending
Tories should overcome their regret over cuts to areas like international aid, and back the Chancellor
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Conservatives need answers to the issues raised by Trump
The President’s defeat is a good moment for the centre-Right to consider what it really stands for
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We don’t need Biden to be our best friend. We need him to fix America
The Democrat will want to show that he is different from Trump, and Britain needs to get over that fact
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The school meals row is the first skirmish in a looming political war
The Tories desperately need to find better answers to the crisis of inequality triggered by Covid
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Depriving young people of the great outdoors is an utter tragedy
Rules restricting the work of outdoor education charities are only adding to the great cost of lockdown
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Whisper it, but ministers are finally learning from their Covid blunders
If it can handle the coming months differently, it is still possible for No 10 to emerge with some credit
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To defeat a resurgent Labour, Boris must show the power of Tory values
The Government needs a united team of ministers constantly banging the drum for opportunity
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