Alex Massie

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Prime Minister Theresa May makes a statement outside 10 Downing Street on May 24, 2019 in London, England.
Prime Minister Theresa May makes a statement outside 10 Downing Street on May 24, 2019 in London, England.

Theresa May Broke Britain

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The Brexit Delusion and the Battle for Scotland

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How Much Humiliation Can the Special Relationship Take?

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TOPSHOT - Former leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) Nigel Farage attends a debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting on October 20-21 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, on October 26, 2016. / AFP / FREDERICK FLORIN (Photo credit should read FREDERICK FLORIN/AFP/Getty Images)
TOPSHOT - Former leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) Nigel Farage attends a debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting on October 20-21 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, on October 26, 2016. / AFP / FREDERICK FLORIN (Photo credit should read FREDERICK FLORIN/AFP/Getty Images)

Hell Hath No Fury Like a Nigel Farage Scorned

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SLOUGH, ENGLAND - JULY 29: British Prime Minster David Cameron and Home Secretary Theresa May (R) speak to Home Office Immigration Enforcement officers at a property where six immigrants were arrested on July 29, 2014 in Slough, England. The arrested individuals, who are suspected of residing in the UK illegally, were taken to an immigration detention facility pending their removal from the UK. The Government has announced it is to reduce the time EU migrants without realistic job prospects are able claim benefits from six to three months. (Photo by Oli Scarff - WPA Pool /Getty Images)
SLOUGH, ENGLAND - JULY 29: British Prime Minster David Cameron and Home Secretary Theresa May (R) speak to Home Office Immigration Enforcement officers at a property where six immigrants were arrested on July 29, 2014 in Slough, England. The arrested individuals, who are suspected of residing in the UK illegally, were taken to an immigration detention facility pending their removal from the UK. The Government has announced it is to reduce the time EU migrants without realistic job prospects are able claim benefits from six to three months. (Photo by Oli Scarff - WPA Pool /Getty Images)

The Tories Are Dead, Long Live the Tories!

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Mayor of London Boris Johnson competes in a tug of war during the launch of London Poppy Day on October 27, 2015 in London, England. Poppies have been used to commemorate soldiers who have died in conflict since 1914 and are distributed by the British Royal Legion in the UK in return for donactions to the "Poppy Appeal". (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Mayor of London Boris Johnson competes in a tug of war during the launch of London Poppy Day on October 27, 2015 in London, England. Poppies have been used to commemorate soldiers who have died in conflict since 1914 and are distributed by the British Royal Legion in the UK in return for donactions to the "Poppy Appeal". (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson Reached for the Throne but Got Stabbed in the Back Instead

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: British Prime Minister David Cameron resigns on the steps of 10 Downing Street on June 24, 2016 in London, England. The results from the historic EU referendum has now been declared and the United Kingdom has voted to LEAVE the European Union. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: British Prime Minister David Cameron resigns on the steps of 10 Downing Street on June 24, 2016 in London, England. The results from the historic EU referendum has now been declared and the United Kingdom has voted to LEAVE the European Union. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

David Cameron Was a Historic and Disastrous Failure

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ANTALYA, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: British Prime Minister David Cameron speaks to the media during a press conference on day two of the G20 Turkey Leaders Summit on November 16, 2015 in Antalya, Turkey. World leaders will use the summit to discuss issues including, climate change, the global economy, the refugee crisis and terrorism. The two day summit takes place in the wake of the massive terrorist attack in Paris which killed more than 120 people. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
ANTALYA, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: British Prime Minister David Cameron speaks to the media during a press conference on day two of the G20 Turkey Leaders Summit on November 16, 2015 in Antalya, Turkey. World leaders will use the summit to discuss issues including, climate change, the global economy, the refugee crisis and terrorism. The two day summit takes place in the wake of the massive terrorist attack in Paris which killed more than 120 people. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Dodgy Dave’s Offshore Chickens Come Home to Roost

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David Cameron’s Damned-if-You-Do Islamic State Strategy

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The Refugee Crisis and Europe’s Defining Moment

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MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Memorabilia supporting British Labour Party leadership contender Jeremy Corbyn is offered for sale ahead of his arrival to address party supporters as part of a nationwide leadership campaign at the Town Hall on August 18, 2015 in Middlesbrough, England. The Labour party leadership election was triggered by the resignation earlier in the year of Ed Miliband following the party's defeat at the general election. Four candidates were successfully nominated to stand, Andy Burnham, Yvette Cooper, Jeremy Corbyn and Liz Kendall. The result of the campaign will be announced on Saturday 12 September 2015. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Memorabilia supporting British Labour Party leadership contender Jeremy Corbyn is offered for sale ahead of his arrival to address party supporters as part of a nationwide leadership campaign at the Town Hall on August 18, 2015 in Middlesbrough, England. The Labour party leadership election was triggered by the resignation earlier in the year of Ed Miliband following the party's defeat at the general election. Four candidates were successfully nominated to stand, Andy Burnham, Yvette Cooper, Jeremy Corbyn and Liz Kendall. The result of the campaign will be announced on Saturday 12 September 2015. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Britain’s Labour Party Is Cutting Off Its Nose to Spite Its Face

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A picture shows the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, central London, on April 16, 2013, a day before the ceremonial funeral for former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher. The Iron Lady will be given a send-off full of pomp and ceremony involving 700 members of the armed forces, gunfire salutes and 2,000 guests at St Paul's Cathedral in London on April 17. AFP PHOTO/CARL COURT (Photo credit should read CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images)
A picture shows the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, central London, on April 16, 2013, a day before the ceremonial funeral for former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher. The Iron Lady will be given a send-off full of pomp and ceremony involving 700 members of the armed forces, gunfire salutes and 2,000 guests at St Paul's Cathedral in London on April 17. AFP PHOTO/CARL COURT (Photo credit should read CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images)

The Child Sex Ring Around Westminster’s Neck

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Terrorism? Keep a Stiff Upper Lip.

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All the Queen’s Men

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High Tea With a Spot of Racism

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