The Ideas Lab
Eliot WilsonInnovative thinking about politics, business and society, with historical reflections
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Sunday round-up 28 June 2026
[NB This was supposed to go out during the day on Sunday but got stuck in the equivalent of the outbox. My deepest apologies to the literally some or more readers who may have noted this delay. Thank you for your attention in this matter. E...
Reflections on the week in politics
A few items of news which should have a pin put through them before they disappear.
Another one bites the dust: Secretary Hegseth strikes again
I’ve written before here and here about the unparalleled removal, early retirement or dis...
Sunday round-up 21 June 2026
Varying numbers of bumps for lyricist Don Black (88), trades unionist and Labour peer Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe (84), Kinks lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Sir Ray Davies (82), rally and rallycross driver Per Eklund (80), former La...
Sunday round-up 14 June 2026
Felicitations on continuing survival to Democrat Representative for Maryland’s 5th District and former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (87), Irish folk musician, Sweeney’s Men and Planxty alumnus and Paul Brady, Christy Moore, Dónal Lunny...
Sunday round-up 7 June 2026
Receiving the bumps today (careful with some of them) are director, screenwriter, producer and period drama titan James Ivory (98), actress and author Virginia McKenna (95), weapons-grade Welshness-toting musical legend Sir Tom Jones (86),...
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Writer, commentator, historian: Senior Fellow for National Security, Coalition for Global Prosperity; Contributing Editor, Defence On The Brink. Politics, Parliament, constitution; defence, security; co-founder, CulturAll. Ex-House of Commons clerk.
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