| Dear reader,
Joe Biden’s victory last week will bring to an end the presidency of Donald Trump, but it seems unlikely to mean the end of Trumpism. Many of his ideas remain popular and, Janet Daley argues, they will for a long time.
Last week also brought the sad news of the passing of Lord Sacks, the former Chief Rabbi. Lord Sacks was an extraordinary man who did great things for his community, but he was also an outspoken and sometimes controversial figure. Read our obituary here.
In an excellent interview ahead of the publication of his new book, Michael Parkinson talks in depth to Mick Brown about his relationship with his father, excessive drinking, and how the TV industry has changed for the worse.
Finally, our annual Christmas Charity Appeal has just launched and you won’t be surprised to learn that it has been heavily influenced by the coronavirus. One of the four charities we are working with this year is Macmillan Cancer Support and Anna Maxted has spoken to four cancer patients about what it has been like managing their treatment during the pandemic.
Chris
P.S. If you haven’t already, make sure you listen to our new Bed of Lies podcast. It tells the extraordinary story of the women unwittingly seduced by undercover police officers. Episode One is out now. | | | | |
My Choices | | Unless the liberal Left starts to listen to ordinary voters, it's only a matter of time before another populist President takes up residence in the White House, says Janet Daley. |
| | | | The Chief Rabbi who strove to hold his community together while speaking with humanity and clarity to wider society. Read Lord Sacks' obituary here. (Free to read) |
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| | | As the new series of The Crown enters the 1980s, Charles Moore believes Gillian Anderson's Margaret Thatcher is the most convincing portrayal of the Iron Lady he's seen. |
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