Melanie Phillips

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Why Starmer can never succeed

'Among “progressives”, there’s a belief that their default animus against Israel constitutes not antisemitism but legitimate criticism'

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To put Israel’s points, first learn about the Brits

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What will our leaders do about Trevor Phillips?

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Connection with ghosts is all that some of us have

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Don’t fall for bogus claims of ‘Islamophobia’

'The taunt of Islamophobia is used to silence any criticism of the Islamic world, including Islamic extremism.'

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December 16, 2019 11:31

Don’t fall for bogus claims of ‘Islamophobia’

National identity is the key to life and liberty

'If Britain hadn’t had such a strong sense of national identity in 1940, it would never have fought Hitler so heroically and freedom would have been extinguished on both sides of the English Channel'

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November 7, 2019 15:46

National identity is the key to life and liberty

Israeli Arabs deserve better from their leaders

'Israeli Arabs need better representation. It would be a great advance if they were to participate in Israeli politics rather than shun it. They can’t do so, however, through racist leaders who want to destroy Israel.'

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September 26, 2019 10:53

Israeli Arabs deserve better from their leaders

This giant toast rack won’t help us fight hate

Does such a visible and controversial memorial do more harm than good, asks Melanie Phillips?

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July 4, 2019 14:00

This giant toast rack won’t help us fight hate

Jewish conservatism is the key to our survival

It is the best chance of preserving our vital ecology, writes Melanie Phillips

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May 29, 2019 11:38

Jewish conservatism is the key to our survival

We must call out the Muslims who hate Jews

'If a particular group is disproportionately involved in hatred of Jews, the community should denounce this... it does not. It brushes it under the carpet'

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April 11, 2019 10:40