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Michael Day

United Kingdom

Chief Foreign Commentator at The i Paper

Chief foreign commentator for the i newspaper, ex foreign editor and Rome correspondent. Author of Being Berlusconi. Opinions here are my own.

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  • The reason why Britain is keen to hold Italy close

    2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Michael Day

    CommentThe King and Queen’s four-day state visit is part of the rolling reset of Britain’s post-Brexit relationships with Europe – but, says Michael Day, there’s even more resting on itNever underestimate the value of soft power. Britain has the kind of cultural and diplomatic influence that enables us to punch above our weight on the world stage – and in spite of the recent cuts to international aid. And for this, we mostly have the royal family to thank.

  • I wouldn’t want my local park to be a dogging hotspot - it’s time cruisy Hampstead Heath cleaned up its act

    1 month ago | independent.co.uk | Michael Day

    CommentWhen a group of north London dog-walkers asked gay men to stop using the ancient green space for open-air hook-ups, queer campaigners said it was their 'cultural right'. We no longer live in a twilight world – so it’s really not, says Michael DayThe militant dog walkers of Hampstead are in trouble.

  • How a little-known fixer is seizing control of the US government

    2 months ago | msn.com | Michael Day

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  • How a little-known fixer is seizing control of the US government

    2 months ago | msn.com | Michael Day

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  • Trump’s ‘Thomas Cromwell’: How a little-known fixer is seizing control of the US government

    2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Michael Day

    Most Americans have not heard of him. But the name Russell Vought is already being whispered with a mixture of alarm and dread around Washington’s corridors of power. Vought, a Right-wing radical dubbed “Trump’s Thomas Cromwell”, aims to demolish his master’s foes in the US civil service, win the culture wars, and place even greater power in the hand of the commander-in-chief.

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13 Aug 24

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4 Aug 24

Crap BBC Olympics coverage continues with men’s tennis final interrupted for shooting and gymnastics, and a pathetic two live channels on iplayer... #BBCOlympics

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22 Jul 24

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