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Why a soak-the-rich tax hike is a disaster — for the economy and for Trump

Why a soak-the-rich tax hike is a disaster — for the economy and for Trump

From President Kennedy to President Reagan, the most successful periods of economic expansion in American history followed significant reductions in tax rates.

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This 'speakeasy' bar has one of the best views in Edinburgh

This 'speakeasy' bar has one of the best views in Edinburgh

How Zohran Mamdani’s promises would destroy working-class New York

How Zohran Mamdani’s promises would destroy working-class New York

It is high time that irresponsible campervan users are taxed off the NC500

It is high time that irresponsible campervan users are taxed off the NC500

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Democrats made themselves toxic — now they’re addicted to their own poison

Democrats made themselves toxic — now they’re addicted to their own poison

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Courts’ power over President Trump: Letters to the Editor — June 2, 2025

Courts’ power over President Trump: Letters to the Editor — June 2, 2025

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ASK DR ELLIE: Why does my thigh feel like it's BURNING? It could be down to these alarming reasons...

ASK DR ELLIE: Why does my thigh feel like it's BURNING? It could be down to these alarming reasons...

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QUENTIN LETTS: My friends in France say their country's ban on smoking in public will be ignored with a Gallic shrug. Will we be as defiant when it happens here?

QUENTIN LETTS: My friends in France say their country's ban on smoking in public will be ignored with a Gallic shrug. Will we be as defiant when it happens here?

about 4 hours ago

I had a ringside seat as arrogant men nearly destroyed a great British bank. That dramatic tale offers a dire warning today: RUTH SUNDERLAND

I had a ringside seat as arrogant men nearly destroyed a great British bank. That dramatic tale offers a dire warning today: RUTH SUNDERLAND

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Public sector workers who refuse to come into the office should be sacked

Public sector workers who refuse to come into the office should be sacked

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Starmer has just done more for Scotland than Swinney will ever do

Starmer has just done more for Scotland than Swinney will ever do

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Rise of Reform means Scots are now so scunnered they want to set the world on fire

Rise of Reform means Scots are now so scunnered they want to set the world on fire

about 9 hours ago

The Golden Dome peace dividend

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The Golden Dome peace dividend

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Michael Goodwin: Washington media mob shows its true colors as Jake Tapper breaks ranks with Biden book

Michael Goodwin: Washington media mob shows its true colors as Jake Tapper breaks ranks with Biden book

about 15 hours ago

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: It's a stitch up that men still decide what women wear

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: It's a stitch up that men still decide what women wear

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MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Labour fears Farage far more than it cares about the white working class

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Labour fears Farage far more than it cares about the white working class

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Jacob Bethell is the future for England cricket but here's why he should be kept waiting for Test call, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

Jacob Bethell is the future for England cricket but here's why he should be kept waiting for Test call, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

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White House reshapes, restores America as land of opportunity

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White House reshapes, restores America as land of opportunity

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TONY HETHERINGTON: Help! Storage firm lost entire contents of our five-bed home

TONY HETHERINGTON: Help! Storage firm lost entire contents of our five-bed home

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JEFF PRESTRIDGE: There ARE simple ways for trusts to boost their shares

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: There ARE simple ways for trusts to boost their shares

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FLOURISHING AFTER 50: Dad had a secret daughter for 49 years - now she's taking a share of everything including our family home

FLOURISHING AFTER 50: Dad had a secret daughter for 49 years - now she's taking a share of everything including our family home

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PM must stand firm and keep the two-child benefit cap – Welfare is already out of control

PM must stand firm and keep the two-child benefit cap – Welfare is already out of control

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Britain is under threat but we will meet it with the biggest response seen in our lifetimes

Britain is under threat but we will meet it with the biggest response seen in our lifetimes

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SAUCY SECRETS: I did the 'unthinkable' after my best friend left her birthday party. Now I am keeping a huge secret from her - do I say anything?

SAUCY SECRETS: I did the 'unthinkable' after my best friend left her birthday party. Now I am keeping a huge secret from her - do I say anything?

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David Cameron was like a big MAN-BABY after the Brexit vote, says SARAH VINE in her new bombshell memoir. Here she reveals when the ex-PM said with clenched teeth: 'For f***'s sake, Sarah…you have to get your husband under control'

David Cameron was like a big MAN-BABY after the Brexit vote, says SARAH VINE in her new bombshell memoir. Here she reveals when the ex-PM said with clenched teeth: 'For f***'s sake, Sarah…you have to get your husband under control'

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Clueless Labour’s class war against Farage won’t stop him… Reform voters care about policies not what school he went to

Clueless Labour’s class war against Farage won’t stop him… Reform voters care about policies not what school he went to

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The bin incident at my flat that made me realise Bossy Britain is everywhere and why it’s only likely to get much worse

The bin incident at my flat that made me realise Bossy Britain is everywhere and why it’s only likely to get much worse

about 20 hours ago

Hamas’ cease-fire ‘counteroffer’ is just a demand for Israel to give up the war

Hamas’ cease-fire ‘counteroffer’ is just a demand for Israel to give up the war

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PETER HITCHENS: Now we know why the police are too busy to bother with all those shoplifters and thugs

PETER HITCHENS: Now we know why the police are too busy to bother with all those shoplifters and thugs

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DAN HODGES: I know the real reason Keir Starmer will never set foot in a truly working-class area ever again...

DAN HODGES: I know the real reason Keir Starmer will never set foot in a truly working-class area ever again...

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Why it’s time to start treating revenge as the potentially deadly addiction that it is

Why it’s time to start treating revenge as the potentially deadly addiction that it is

NYC’s cyclist crime and more: Letters to the Editor — June 1, 2025

NYC’s cyclist crime and more: Letters to the Editor — June 1, 2025

Why American celebrities ‘escaping’ Trump by fleeting to Britain may be in for a big surprise

Why American celebrities ‘escaping’ Trump by fleeting to Britain may be in for a big surprise

My wife has been an angel since my heart attack. But she'd leave me if she ever found out the reason why I collapsed that day: SAUCY SECRETS

My wife has been an angel since my heart attack. But she'd leave me if she ever found out the reason why I collapsed that day: SAUCY SECRETS

Inside the brutal fallout of Sussan Ley dumping FOUR women from her cabinet - and fresh humiliation for the Greens after election disaster: PETER VAN ONSELEN

Inside the brutal fallout of Sussan Ley dumping FOUR women from her cabinet - and fresh humiliation for the Greens after election disaster: PETER VAN ONSELEN

Letters to the Editor: Inmate firefighters deserve the chance of a meaningful career after incarceration

Letters to the Editor: Inmate firefighters deserve the chance of a meaningful career after incarceration

I walked these by-election streets - and discovered why Reform are on the rise

I walked these by-election streets - and discovered why Reform are on the rise

Russia’s war in Ukraine must end, here’s how it could happen

Russia’s war in Ukraine must end, here’s how it could happen

I’m getting tired of playing the cost of living game

I’m getting tired of playing the cost of living game

Today's Steven Camley Cartoon

Today's Steven Camley Cartoon

Brian Taylor: The fundamental battle which unites Donald Trump and Nigel Farage

Brian Taylor: The fundamental battle which unites Donald Trump and Nigel Farage

Sir Tom taught us one thing: chin-stroking doesn't build houses - private money does

Sir Tom taught us one thing: chin-stroking doesn't build houses - private money does

Fewer journeys, higher costs: how can these ferries possibly make sense?

Fewer journeys, higher costs: how can these ferries possibly make sense?

The best building in Glasgow, and what we can learn from its tragedy

The best building in Glasgow, and what we can learn from its tragedy

Guess the reason behind a New York cabbie's claim to fame...

Guess the reason behind a New York cabbie's claim to fame...

Letter to the editor: Charity isn't government's job

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Letter to the editor: Charity isn't government's job

Letter to the editor: Under IEEPA, Trump has needed authority for tariffs

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Letter to the editor: Under IEEPA, Trump has needed authority for tariffs

Letter to the editor: GOP, unite behind "big, beautiful bill"

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Letter to the editor: GOP, unite behind "big, beautiful bill"

Business must do its part to support U.S. border control

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Business must do its part to support U.S. border control

Trump's nuclear energy moment: Energizing America

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Trump's nuclear energy moment: Energizing America

A tip for you, JK: Harry Potter should be Scottish, don't you think?

A tip for you, JK: Harry Potter should be Scottish, don't you think?

Campaign to recruit new foster families must go on

Campaign to recruit new foster families must go on

Why punish innocent children for the decisions of their parents?

Why punish innocent children for the decisions of their parents?

Scotland's educational establishment is betraying our children - and our economy

Scotland's educational establishment is betraying our children - and our economy

Nigel Farage’s conversion to leftist economics is pure political snake oil

Nigel Farage’s conversion to leftist economics is pure political snake oil

Young police officers are being badly let down by their leaders

Young police officers are being badly let down by their leaders

It's like a Scottish suburban Pride and Prejudice - I can't wait for its TV return

It's like a Scottish suburban Pride and Prejudice - I can't wait for its TV return

Yes to Flamingo Land, no to National Parks: what is the SNP playing at?

Yes to Flamingo Land, no to National Parks: what is the SNP playing at?

Does 'ferry fiasco' vessel offer hope for Arran?

Does 'ferry fiasco' vessel offer hope for Arran?

'I want to be involved in a disability sport, but I just don’t know how?'

'I want to be involved in a disability sport, but I just don’t know how?'

Trump v. California on women’s sports, a risky mortgage retread, and other commentary

Trump v. California on women’s sports, a risky mortgage retread, and other commentary