Matthew Norman
Press Awards Columnist of the Year 2008, the political commentator Matthew Norman also writes The Independent’s media diary.
Could Palin end up in the White House?
Matthew Norman: She should have said she was giving up politics to spend less time with her family.
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Matthew Norman: So where is our Chancellor hiding?
Thursday, 2 July 2009
He seems to be intent on going down as the biggest pussy ever to hold an office of state
Matthew Norman: A Prince and his indulgent public
Thursday, 25 June 2009
We seem to have outgrown the idea that royals are crucial to our sense of self-worth
Matthew Norman: I can see it now: 'President Blair'
Thursday, 18 June 2009
A new EU post is so perfectly suited to the former PM that it makes you wince
Matthew Norman: We are witnessing a very British form of anarchy
Thursday, 4 June 2009
There is only blind panic and frantic plotting by members of a headless party
Matthew Norman: Only a written constitution will do
Thursday, 28 May 2009
In the constitutional context, 'unwritten' is the euphamism for 'non-existent'
Matthew Norman: We need a Speaker elected by the people for the people
Thursday, 21 May 2009
It says much about the Commons' sunken state that there isn't a compelling candidate
Seize moment to demand a written constitution
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Matthew Norman: The expenses scandal creates a golden opportunity that cannot be wasted
Matthew Norman: How we'll all miss Jacqui Smith
Thursday, 7 May 2009
Her decision to ban a US shock jock demands yet another Home Office dunce's cap
Matthew Norman: The Lib Dems may miss their chance
Friday, 1 May 2009
What a masterstroke if Clegg declared that he was ready to swap jobs with his deputy
Matthew Norman: Another police fiasco to divert attention from the last one
Friday, 24 April 2009
What is unforgivable is that the Pakistanis haven't been released but held for deporting
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It was only a matter of time before Andy Coulson became a news story
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It was supposed to be "never glad confident morning again" for capitalism
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