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DOMINIC LAWSON: Forget trendy theorists. It’s the Queen who instinctively grasps our lockdown

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This wasn’t supposed to happen.  The British people have responded to a draconian lockdown — the Government-directed measure to stamp out coronavirus infection — with good humour and fortitude. Not only that, we have been significantly more observant of the rules than most other nations in similar lockdowns. Saturday’s Daily Mail reported a poll conducted … Read more

STEPHEN GLOVER: Boris Johnson grasps the nettle and shows he’s the Prime Minister we need

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Boris Johnson’s sombre television address last night marked a moment in this nation’s life which all who watched it are likely to remember for as long as they live. In what amounts to a dramatic escalation, the measures he unveiled surpass many of the restrictions introduced in the dark days of World War II. The … Read more