Andrew Dickens
Andrew Dickens is an award-winning writer on culture, society, politics, health and travel for major titles such as the Guardian, the Telegraph, the Independent, the Daily Mail and Empire.
- ‘An eye for an eye’: The post-war Jewish avengers who plotted to murder 6mn Germans by poisoning their water supplies
A new film, Plan A, recreates how a group of Jews plotted shortly after the end of the Second World War to kill millions of Germans in revenge for the Holocaust. Here’s the incredible true story behind it. - Joe Rogan’s claim that ‘straight white men’ will soon be silenced is clearly clickbait, but it feeds dangerous, elitist narrativeThe podcaster has said that, soon, straight white men won’t be allowed to talk or go outside. It’s an absurd claim, but one that plays into the hands of a dominant elite desperate to maintain its power.
- Vaccine passports, voter ID and anti-protest laws are marching the UK into authoritarianism, but why should I bother resisting?2021 will see the UK become a nation of vaccine passports, compulsory voter ID and the suppression of peaceful protest. But these things only affect minorities, so why resist? As long as pubs are open, I’m alright, Jack.
- Who is John Lewis and why might he spell curtains for Boris Johnson’s leadership? An explainer for non-BritsBoris Johnson has miraculously flourished despite a life of lies, corruption, infidelity and contempt for ordinary people. But now he’s dissed Middle England’s most beloved shop – and that is a line you simply don’t cross.
- The UK is now a nation of flag-shaggers, statue nonces, and royal lackeys. Whatever happened to Cool Britannia?Once renowned for its irreverence and flippancy, the UK has become a nation of overly sensitive establishment-loving gimps triggered by anyone taking the pee out of flags or princes. Frankly, it’s embarrassing.
- Countries aren’t being ‘guided by science’ over Covid vaccines – they’re playing politics with their citizens’ livesCountless European governments tell us that their Covid pandemic responses are strictly rational, but there’s no scientific reason for suspending the AstraZeneca jab or not approving Sputnik V. So what are their real reasons?
- Accusing Meghan Markle of lying is an abuse of free speech and needlessly harms young people already in a mental health crisisBy suggesting Megan Markle is lying about having suicidal thoughts, Piers Morgan is betraying young people whose mental health is already suffering because of Covid. His comments could do irreparable damage.
- BoJo’s paltry pay rise for nurses, the heroes of Covid, is a typical ‘divide and conquer’ tactic. It’s time for another U-turnThe UK prime minister has defended a one percent pay rise for NHS nurses by pointing to workers getting no rise at all, pitting people against each other again. Maybe this time they’ll see through his divisive, diversionary ploys?
- Human guinea pigs for Big Pharma and rotten states. The sickening experiments fuelling vaccine scepticism among people of colourThere’s much talk in the news of a low take-up in Covid vaccinations among people of colour in the US, UK, Africa and beyond. But it’s a scepticism born of horrific and shameful acts by governments and Big Pharma.
- Russell T Davies says gay roles should only go to gay actors. Artistic arguments aside, this will harm gay actors more than anyoneScreenwriter Russell T Davies says gay men must be cast in gay roles because “you wouldn’t black someone up.” It’s not only a bad comparison but following his rule would rob us of great performances and harm gay actors the most.
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