Alex Massie

Alex Massie is Scotland editor of the Spectator magazine

Recent Articles

David Cameron Leaves Office With the U.K. Unstable and Uncertain

Brexit will overshadow his few successes and many failures

By Alex Massie

Why Brexit Means Scottish Independence Is Off The Table—For Now

Nicola Sturgeon says she wants Scotland to stay in the European Union but Brexit would make independence for Scotland all but impossible

By Alex Massie/Edinburgh

How a Team of 'No Hopers' Overcame the Odds

The team of "no hopers" became champions after their nearest rivals Tottenham Hotspur drew with Chelsea on Monday

By Alex Massie

The U.K's European Referendum Is Like a Bad Sequel to the Scottish Independence Vote

Brexiters are using the same tactics and rhetoric as the Scottish independence advocates

By Alex Massie/Edinburgh

In Its 8th World Cup, Rugby Hopes to Take Over the World

It was first spread by migration, now rugby hopes to gain a wider audience

By Alex Massie

5 Reasons Why You Should Pause American Football and Watch the Rugby World Cup

The balls are similar but rugby has more skills and fewer commercial breaks

By Alex Massie

Left Winger's Victory in Labour Leadership Is a 'Wail of Despair' for the Party

"The Labour party is not prepared to compromise with the electorate"

By Alex Massie
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