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 Op-ed
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.
Sep 12, 2021 10:01
Joe Rogan’s claim that ‘straight white men’ will soon be silenced is clearly clickbait, but it feeds dangerous, elitist narrative Op-ed
The 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.
May 19, 2021 17:07
Vaccine passports, voter ID and anti-protest laws are marching the UK into authoritarianism, but why should I bother resisting? Op-ed
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.
May 18, 2021 18:07
Who is John Lewis and why might he spell curtains for Boris Johnson’s leadership? An explainer for non-Brits Op-ed
Boris 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.
Apr 30, 2021 14:53
The UK is now a nation of flag-shaggers, statue nonces, and royal lackeys. Whatever happened to Cool Britannia? Op-ed
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.
Apr 15, 2021 15:34
Countries aren’t being ‘guided by science’ over Covid vaccines – they’re playing politics with their citizens’ lives Op-ed
Countless 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?
Mar 17, 2021 16:23
Accusing Meghan Markle of lying is an abuse of free speech and needlessly harms young people already in a mental health crisis Op-ed
By 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.
Mar 10, 2021 17:42
BoJo’s paltry pay rise for nurses, the heroes of Covid, is a typical ‘divide and conquer’ tactic. It’s time for another U-turn Op-ed
The 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?
Mar 9, 2021 12:48
Human guinea pigs for Big Pharma and rotten states. The sickening experiments fuelling vaccine scepticism among people of colour Op-ed
There’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.
Feb 25, 2021 13:54
Russell T Davies says gay roles should only go to gay actors. Artistic arguments aside, this will harm gay actors more than anyone Op-ed
Screenwriter 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.
Jan 12, 2021 17:49

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