Eleanor Longman-Rood
16 January 2023
The Retained EU Law bill adds ‘tens of millions’ to the cost of Brexit
New staff needed to cope with the government’s controversial retained EU law bill will cost Whitehall dearly in a financial crisis
Read the full article13 January 2023
How Brexit made the EU stronger
Support for leaving the European Union has dramatically fallen across the bloc, much to the shock of Brexiteers
Read the full article09 January 2023
More polls show the reality of Brexit’s failure is sinking in
One in three Conservative voters believe Brexit is more trouble than it’s worth. But will this waning support for Britain’s exit from the EU ever be acted upon?
Read the full article06 January 2023
Could the Reform Party finish off the Tories?
Leader Richard Tice says his party can wipe out Rishi Sunak at the next election. But what would come next?
Read the full article05 January 2023
Farmers have been left out in the cold by Brexit – again
Just a tiny fraction of England’s farms have received payment under the government’s sustainable farming incentive
Read the full article04 January 2023
Sunak versus the Tory Brexit ultras
The PM doesn’t seem very keen to have a bonfire of EU rules. And that spells trouble – for him
Read the full article03 January 2023
Brexiteers are cheering Varadkar’s Protocol peace move… but they may not be cheering for long
The Taoiseach’s admission about Brexit errors is not the climbdown they think it is
Read the full article31 December 2022
The war on women will continue in 2023… and we will continue to fight back
As the battle for rights continues in Iran, Afghanistan and the USA, new fronts are opening up in Europe
Read the full article20 December 2022
This Norwegian Netflix Christmas series provides calming watching in troubled times
A Storm for Christmas fails to deliver more than the usual festive tropes… but perhaps it doesn’t need to
Read the full article08 December 2022
A passion for danger: the enduring appeal of Dangerous Liaisons
Why Pierre Choderlos de Laclos's novel remains a story for all eras
Read the full article17 November 2022
In search of humanity: Aisha is essential viewing
A transfixing reflection on the plight of asylum seekers should be at the top of Suella Braverman’s watch list
Read the full article17 November 2022
Buffer zones at abortion clinics are the safeguard women need
These zones will not only protect women from abuse and intimidation; they will also make the law more coherent when it comes to access
Read the full article10 November 2022
A new kind of TV detective (sort of…)
With its charming campery, the plot of this 1940s Spanish crime drama is a breath of fresh air
Read the full article02 November 2022
Is Robbing Mussolini the original Italian job?
A new Italian heist movie toys, Tarantino–style, with the story of Mussolini's treasure
Read the full article25 October 2022
Style over substance? Why Adam Curtis is TV Marmite
The divisive filmmaker's latest shows how modern-day Russia was formed out of the ashes of empire
Read the full article19 October 2022
An eternal flame: Notre-Dame poses burning questions
Netflix's retelling of a French tragedy depicts the humanity of events with a beautiful rawness
Read the full article11 October 2022
All hail The Empress: The German pretender to The Crown
A new historical drama brings to life the story of a German duchess turned Austrian empress
Read the full article04 October 2022
Easing cancer’s sting: The Girls at the Back is a game-changer
A new Spanish Netflix dramedy reimagines cancer storytelling with style, wit and grace
Read the full article27 September 2022
The ghost of Covid past: This England is an unsettling time machine
Michael Winterbottom's telling of Boris Johnson's pandemic begs the question: when is the general public ready to consume recent real-life events on screen?
Read the full article22 September 2022
Sharon Horgan’s Bad Sisters is murderously good
Witty, cathartic and darkly funny, Sharon Horgan’s Irish revenge comedy proves hell hath no fury like a sister scorned
Read the full article15 September 2022
Broad Peak tells the compelling tale of one man and his mountain
Broad Peak explores the life story of Maciej Berbeka, the Polish mountaineer who returned to the summit of his obsession and, sadly, never left
Read the full article07 September 2022
Does not compute: Off the Hook shouldn’t be excused for missing the comedic mark
This new French Netflix sitcom sets out to make profound and amusing statements about younger generations’ relationship with technology. It fails on both accounts
Read the full article25 August 2022
How Diana stayed the people’s princess
Twenty-five years after her passing, the legacy of Princess Diana endures even among generations who don’t recall her death, let alone life
Read the full article11 August 2022
Is it about bloody time for menstrual leave?
Spain’s bill to offer paid menstrual leave is a first for Europe. Closer to home, the push for change is coming from individuals
Read the full article30 June 2022
Weapons of choice: Europe is fighting its own abortion battle
Crackdowns on choice aren’t just happening in the United States. Meet the activists battling to help women
Read the full article14 June 2022
Politics, privacy and porn: Intimacy asks if we are ever truly alone
A new Spanish Netflix series asks what privacy in the modern age looks like, especially when all too often the little we have gets betrayed
Read the full article07 June 2022
Asleep in a woke world: State of the Union is heart-wrenchingly endearing
For a Gen-Zer, Nick Hornby's marital vignettes are reminiscent of late-night and wine-filled debates with family members
Read the full article04 June 2022
The fearless honesty of Nellie Bly
A new book, Madwoman, is a poignant tribute to America’s first female investigative journalist. Author Louisa Treger explains why her legacy is crucial now more than ever
Read the full article07 May 2022
How Brexit stopped the music for White Lies
Last year, Sir Elton John warned of a “looming catastrophe” for touring British musicians after we left the EU. His prediction came true for one London band
Read the full article15 April 2022
“The English are not moderate people”: Tatty Macleod on English humour, French culture and making jokes at both of their expense
The French/English stand-up comedian’s comedic cannon rests on poking fun at English and French stereotypes. After living in both countries for years she has no shortage of material
Read the full article31 March 2022
Forget virtue signalling – we’re more than used to the empty gesture
Some figures from celebrity culture are pledging their support for Ukraine, others are being more opportunist with their approach in pretending to do so or are simply seeking a profit. It's nothing Britain isn't accustomed to
Read the full article24 March 2022
How blue and yellow became the new black
In solidarity with Ukraine, the fashion world has adopted the country’s colours into its spring wardrobe. But it’s far from the first time that couture and politics have gone hand in hand
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