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Hugh Muir

Hugh Muir

The Guardian

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A brutal wrestle on a plane, passengers outraged, attendants helpless: I saw the UK’s deportation policy at work

A brutal wrestle on a plane, passengers outraged, attendants helpless: I saw the UK’s deportation policy at work

It’s Gatwick airport, mid-afternoon, and on the runway there is turmoil. Public policy playing out in full view of the public. Voters, citizens,...

27.04.2026 10

The Guardian

Hugh Muir

A historic force to be reckoned with, a giant to be mourned. Our panel pays tribute to the Rev Jesse Jackson

‘I am somebody,’ Jackson said. He was right Executive editor, Guardian Opinion To meet the Rev Jesse Jackson was to meet a colossus. He was big in...

17.02.2026 20

The Guardian

Hugh Muir

When racists shout ‘Go home’, and you come from 15 places, what to do?

01.01.2026 50

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Hugh Muir

Time’s up for tinny tunes and blaring football highlights. London’s headphone cavalry has arrived

27.08.2025 20

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Hugh Muir

Pity the beat cops now that Britain’s top policeman has banned them from dancing at the Notting Hill carnival

19.08.2025 10

The Guardian

Hugh Muir

These words of defiant unity followed the horror of the 7/7 bombings. Imagine what we would hear today instead

07.07.2025 10

The Guardian

Hugh Muir

Everyone loves bombogenesis – so what is it? Not even the weather boffins can say

02.07.2025 10

The Guardian

Hugh Muir

Look at Wimbledon without human line judges and tell me this: do you really want life to be perfect?

02.07.2025 10

The Guardian

Hugh Muir

If our destiny is cyber-attacks and empty shelves at the Co-op, here’s what we should do next

19.05.2025 10

The Guardian

Hugh Muir

The Guardian view on Tate Modern at 25: a monumental success

02.05.2025 10

The Guardian

Hugh Muir

The Guardian view on Reform election victories: a barometer of disillusionment

02.05.2025 10

The Guardian

Hugh Muir

Prince Harry tells the BBC of his pain, and it’s queasy viewing. But who will switch it off?

02.05.2025 10

The Guardian

Hugh Muir