The British scene.

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• The Ghost and Mr. Blair Is Robert Harris' new novel a portrait of Tony Blair?
  Geoffrey Wheatcroft Oct. 3, 2007
  
• Just Boris Will Britain's most entertaining politician be London's next mayor?
  Geoffrey Wheatcroft July 20, 2007
  
• Arise, Sir Salman Rushdie's knighthood reignites "Salmanophobia" at home and abroad.
  Geoffrey Wheatcroft June 20, 2007
  
• Bye-Bye, Blair Why do Brits dislike the departing prime minister?
  Geoffrey Wheatcroft May 9, 2007
  
• Fried Turkey How it lost its shot at the European Union.
  Geoffrey Wheatcroft May 2, 2007
  
• How Blair Botched the Iran Hostage Crisis Hint: Take a look at Iraq.
  Geoffrey Wheatcroft April 5, 2007
  
• Letter From London The Levy Incident.
  Geoffrey Wheatcroft March 22, 2007
  
• Please, Sir, Could We Have a Spot How to get your kid into a London nursery school.
  Caitlin Macy March 15, 2007