Allison Pearson

If our new PM really wanted to put more cash in our pockets, he’d cut the green levy on energy bills, not the VAT that saves just 86p a week

There was already a lot to be annoyed about watching the World Cup Final on Sunday night . The fact the appalling Argentinians conducted themselves

“Andy Burnham has very quickly run into the economic reality that we don't have any money”

I am a conservative sort of person. I was brought up to respect and value our institutions. If you’d asked me 20 years ago for a list of implausible things I might do in my life, suing the police for libel would not have been on it. In fact, it would have been unthinkable. I am a Telegraph columnist, for goodness sake!

Exciting news. I am applying to be professor of sociology of education at Cambridge, as there may shortly be a vacancy. On paper, my qualifications could look a little underpowered for such a prestigious position, but recent stories in the press suggest that university leaders are now taking a much more relaxed approach to vetting and a proven track record may actually be considered something of a drawback. So, here goes, nothing ventured, nothing gained!

The co-pilots have diverted the rocket of right thinking for a short summer break, but before normal service resumes they open the archives to pay

The summer voyage continues on Planet Normal, with the co-pilots once again heading back into the archives to bring you two more memorable conversations from the rocket of right thinking.

“Please, boys. Don't make my final years a misery.” The words of the future King Charles III as he pleaded with his two sons to patch things up at

“Please, boys. Don’t make my final years a misery.” The words of the future King Charles III as he pleaded with his two sons to patch things up at their grandfather’s funeral in April 2021 have just a...

Cambridge : “Please, boys. Don't make my final years a misery.” The words of the future King Charles III as he pleaded with his two sons to patch