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Andreas Whittam Smith

Andreas Whittam Smith: Our peaceful acts of protest should not be a crime Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 12 December 2005

This is an undemocratic and inefficient way of bringing in new legislation

Andreas Whittam-Smith: A tale of scandalously poor judgement Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 05 December 2005

If Vanni Treves were chairman of a publicly listed company, he would be unlikely to survive

Andreas Whittam Smith: Secrets, lies and war crimes Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 28 November 2005

The Official Secrets Act is being used to protect the Government from its critics

Andreas Whittam Smith: What France needs is affirmative action Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 21 November 2005

It is viewed with suspicion. But how else could Americans such as Colin Powell have risen?

Andreas Whittam Smith: When the police turn to lobbying Parliament Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 14 November 2005

Oh the naivety of the police chiefs who responded positively to the Home Secretary's wish!

Andreas Whittam Smith: New aristocrats well served by globalisation Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 07 November 2005

This group sees itself as different from the rest of society, preaching restraint to its fellow citizens

Andreas Whittam Smith: The parallels between Bush's predicament and Blair's are close and uncomfortable Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 31 October 2005

If Libby is found guilty, it would suggest a culture of deceit in the White House as in Downing Street

Andreas Whittam Smith: An earthquake relief effort that should shame us Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 17 October 2005

The most valuable help rich countries can give is helicopters. Britain has not provided a single one

Andreas Whittam Smith: The implausible 'muzzling' of the BBC Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 10 October 2005

It doesn't feel like a corporation that is broken, beaten and cowed

Andreas Whittam Smith: On the basis of his speeches, my vote is for Clarke Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 03 October 2005

I have enjoyed the speeches that Ken Clarke has made since standing for leadership of the Conservative Party. They have been about terrorism, the economy and the manner in which the country is governed. He has said things that I have waited a long time to hear from a prominent Tory.

Andreas Whittam Smith: Here is a way for Britain and the United States to get out of Iraq together Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 26 September 2005

In what circumstances can the United Kingdom withdraw from Iraq? This question becomes more urgent by the day. On Friday, five Iraqi civilians were killed and 17 injured in a suicide bomb attack on a public minibus in Baghdad. Meanwhile, reports from the northern city of Mosul say 10 people were shot dead in several separate incidents on Thursday and Friday. Nothing remarkable. Rather than this carnage being exceptional, it is expected. No coalition forces were involved. It goes on whether Allied solders go out on patrol or stay in barracks.

Andreas Whittam Smith: Islam, Christianity and the ties that bind us Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 19 September 2005

Some fourteen European countries were ruled by Muslims for periods of a century or more

Andreas Whittam Smith: Blair is another Chamberlain - in denial and wrong Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 25 July 2005

Consider what confessing the war was a mistake would mean for the Prime Minister

Andreas Whittam Smith: The bombings don't require a new Terror Act Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 18 July 2005

A new Act might look dramatic but would add virtually nothing to our security

Andreas Whittam Smith: After 150 years, the Civil Service needs reform Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 04 July 2005

Civil servants once had the duty of speaking truth to power. But now they no longer can do so

Andreas Whittam Smith: Our uncaring, amoral and shameless state Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 27 June 2005

Even if Railtrack shareholders win their action, the one thing they won't obtain is an apology

Andreas Whittam Smith: The erosion of our liberties Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 20 June 2005

A small but essential part of the democratic process is being removed

Andreas Whittam Smith: Let every country subsidise its own farmers Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 13 June 2005

The time has now come to dismantle the Common Agricultural Policy

Andreas Whittam Smith: The euro may follow the constitution into oblivion Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 06 June 2005

A recent poll showed that some 56 per cent of Germans want a return to the mark

Andreas Whittam Smith: A dose of cold reality from history

Published: 30 May 2005

Perhaps Blair could be persuaded to embrace electoral reform in order to dish the Tories

Andreas Whittam Smith: Why our politicians prefer fear to analysis Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 23 May 2005

One in 10 of the voters has been through the entire text, and a further 46 per cent have read an extract

Andreas Whittam Smith: One or two reforms won't fix our democracy

Published: 16 May 2005

Our constitutional arrangements are like a very large and old machine with innumerable moving parts

Andreas Whittam Smith: Blair must stop reigning like a monarch Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 09 May 2005

Voters' truculence is a response to the way we've been governed recently

Andreas Whittam Smith: Tony Blair has presided over a deceitful government. He must be voted out of office Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 04 May 2005

Treat the general election as a giant by-election. Make your vote a protest and support the Liberal Democrats

Untruthful Blair may win, but the storm of scandal is gathering Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 25 April 2005

As we race towards election day, the Prime Minister, Tony Blair, is ever more clearly exposed for what he really is. Thus far, we have learnt that he is untruthful (see the the Prime Minister's admission that he named Dr David Kelly in the interview last week with Jeremy Paxman on BBC 1). He has no regard for civil liberties (see the anti-terrorism legislation passed in the final days of the last Parliament). He has opened the door to torture of terrorist suspects (see the report by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Commons published this month).

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