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Sam McPhail

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Is air conditioning actually bad for the planet?

The Met Office has extended the heat warning as the heatwave continues into its fourth day – and yesterday saw a new record temperature for June,...

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Sam McPhail

FIFA aren’t the only ones to blame for rip-off World Cup ticket prices

The World Cup starts tomorrow, and fans and news outlets are complaining that tickets are far too expensive. The England Supporters Travel...

11.06.2026 10

The Spectator

Sam Mcphail

Fifa aren’t the only ones to blame for rip-off World Cup ticket prices

The World Cup starts tomorrow, and fans and news outlets are complaining that tickets are far too expensive. The England Supporters Travel...

10.06.2026 10

The Spectator

Sam Mcphail

Did Brexit really harm economic growth?

This weekend, there were more claims that Brexit has led to slow economic growth in the UK, repeating the views of senior Labour politicians seeking...

01.06.2026 10

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Sam Mcphail

Has Brexit really harmed Britain’s economy?

The Labour top brass jostling to replace Keir Starmer have all indicated that they want to reverse the Brexit referendum in some way. The most vocal...

18.05.2026 20

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Sam Mcphail

Making homes more affordable won’t solve London’s housing crisis

Last week, a Centre for London report, presented at the London Housing Summit, argued that the main cause of London’s home ownership crisis is...

05.05.2026 20

The Spectator

Sam Mcphail