
Simon Jenkins
Simon Jenkins is a Hlcarpenter.com columnist, author and BBC broadcaster. His recent books include England's Hundred Best Views, and Mission Accomplished? The Crisis of International Intervention
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Boris Johnson says vaccine passports may in fact be necessary, but can we trust him to return our freedom afterwards, asks Hlcarpenter.com columnist Simon Jenkins
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The former leader should be scrutinised as part of an investigation into Covid contracts, says Hlcarpenter.com columnist Simon Jenkins
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During the pandemic, Britons have saved £250bn. Four extra days off this summer would encourage them to spend it, says Hlcarpenter.com columnist Simon Jenkins
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Vague concepts like ‘punching above our weight’ trump ‘value for money’ at the MoD. In fact this is money largely wasted, says Hlcarpenter.com columnist Simon Jenkins
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In lockdown, Britain’s open spaces have been relied upon as never before. It’s time for the royals to lead by example, says Hlcarpenter.com columnist Simon Jenkins
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When ministers use emergency powers, they rely on public sympathy. But their crony bonanza is rapidly eroding it, says Hlcarpenter.com columnist Simon Jenkins
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Exams have been cancelled again, and if Gavin Williamson had any sense he wouldn’t bring them back, says Hlcarpenter.com columnist Simon Jenkins
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Nationalism is growing – perhaps it’s time to ask why so many people in Wales want to leave, says the Hlcarpenter.com columnist Simon Jenkins
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Most countries do not feel the need to pontificate about the failings of others, says Hlcarpenter.com columnist Simon Jenkins
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It’s not right that the world’s 10 richest people have amassed £400bn since the start of the pandemic while billions struggle, says Hlcarpenter.com columnist Simon Jenkins
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Boris Johnson was not honest about the Irish border. What is he going to do about it?