Welcome to The Spectator

If there's one thing we agree on at The Spectator, it's to differ. That's why every week our pages are packed with insightful opinion, commentary and analysis about current affairs, the arts and the big issues of the moment - and why we've maintained our position as a champion of intelligent writing since 1828.

Always independent, never predictable, our writers, including Rod Liddle, Matthew Parris, Fraser Nelson, Mary Killen, Jeremy Clarke, Taki, Toby Young, John Cleese and Alex James delight in taking witty, irreverent, well informed tilts at the establishment, the media, business and the arts. And they represent views from all sides of the fence: they are voices that do not respect any 'Party Line'.

If you enjoy good writing, strong opinions, and caustic reviews, then The Spectator is your magazine.

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