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: openDemocracyUKWe don't need to wait for Chilcot, Blair lied to us about Iraq. Here's the evidence.With the help of the BBC and Dr David Morrison, I carried out my own inquiry. The facts are devastating for Blair,...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaThe siege of Damascus: an account of everyday life in Syria’s savage warPeter Oborne spent two weeks in Damascus and gives a compelling account of people's struggles and steadfastness in...
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Published in: ourBeebTime to fight for the BBCGeorge Osborne and his neoliberal backers are not just attacking the BBC. They're launching a concerted assault on...
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Published in: HomeFair business for Muslims?Counter-terrorism regulation is having a corrosive effect on charity banking worldwide. International banks, under...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKUncaging the Charity CommissionThe regulator’s unprecedented moves to block funds to the Muslim advocacy group Cage raises troubling questions for...