Peter Oborne writes here in his personal capacity. He is the former chief political commentator of The Daily Telegraph. He has written a number of books identifying the power structures that lurk behind political discourse, including 'The Triumph of the Political Class'. He is a regular on BBC programmes 'Any Questions' and 'Question Time' and often presents 'The Week in Westminster'. He was voted Columnist of the Year at the Press Awards in 2013.
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Published in: Home100 years after Balfour: the reality which still shames IsraelTwo very different parts of Palestine highlight the injustice still inflicted on Arabs by Israel.
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Published in: HomeNo, Channel 4: Islam is not responsible for the Islamic State“I am a longstanding admirer of Holland. However, the arguments he makes in his film are intellectually dishonest.”
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Published in: democraciaAbiertaRecuperemos nuestros mediosPeriódicos racistas, noticias falsas - ¿ya has tenido suficiente? openDemocracy se enfrenta a los déspotas del...
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Published in: HomeLet's take back our media
Racist newspapers, fake news – had enough? openDemocracy takes on the world’s bullies, gives voice to the powerless...
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Published in: oDRThe dangers of exposing corruption in Russia’s jailsCampaigner Vladimir Osechkin, who has exposed corruption and torture in Russian prisons, fled the country after...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKDavid Cameron truly is the heir to Tony BlairDespite being widely despised by almost everyone, Blair is Cameron's role model – he worships him.