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1181:"... failures in the former Yugoslavia (especially Bosnia) were more than just moral. Through their impact on the credibility of our international institutions, such as NATO and the EU, they had a profound effect on the national interests of western powers. These fiascos showed that we had to engage, robustly and sometimes preventatively. The early interventions in Kosovo and Sierra Leone, although imperfect, provide an appropriate model for future action." 238:
conference, in a defamation case involving a blog post written by Pollard and published in July 2008. The apology regretted the suggestion that "Islam Expo Limited is a fascist party dedicated to genocide which organised a conference with a racist and genocidal programme" and accepted that "Islam
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Pollard is an advocate of market-based public service reforms. He believes that "the state has no business running schools or hospitals" and "I object to the fact I have to pay for (the
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and its successor IPSO made fourteen rulings against the paper. The publication was also forced to pay damages for libel on several occasions throughout his tenure.
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Pollard had what he calls a "normal, nominally orthodox north-west London Jewish upbringing". His childhood dream was to become a barrister. He attended
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terrorists." He has also written that "Amnesty is a worthless, morally bankrupt sham that gives succour to terrorist states."
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Expo's purpose is to provide a neutral and broad-based platform for debate on issues relating to Muslims and Islam."
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It was announced in April 2020 that the paper was going into voluntary liquidation, despite a planned merger with
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as "a man who has done more to democratise news, sport and leisure than any of his opponents."
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Pollard says that he began to think about Judaism seriously and to feel loyalty to
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Falling Off A Clef: The Lives and Bizarre Deaths of Great Composers
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In 2007, it was announced that he would be the first chair of the
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In the early part of his career, Pollard was associated with the
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apologised and paid damages and costs to the organisers of the
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Ten Days That Changed The Nation: The Making Of Modern Britain
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European Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism
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British author, journalist, editor and right-wing commentator
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joke" and accused them of allying with "groups that lionise
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and remains a senior advisor and writer on the paper.
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The Henry Jackson Society's Statement of Principles
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He expressed support for Chancellor 219:In November 2008, he became editor of 1131:Pollard, Stephen (25 November 2019). 1327:Pollard, Stephen (12 October 2016). 1201:Pollard, Stephen (30 October 2022). 811:"The Trustees of Interpal — Apology" 765: 660: 593:"Stephen Pollard loses job at Times" 424: 407: 158:. In 2007, he was president for the 1419:Alumni of Mansfield College, Oxford 1299:Pollard, Stephen (24 August 2003). 963:Pollard, Stephen (24 August 2005). 909:Tobitt, Charlotte (21 April 2020). 591:Hodgson, Jessica (8 January 2001). 501: 13: 1271:Pollard, Stephen (20 April 2003). 1235:Pollard, Stephen (6 August 2022). 1049:Pollard, Stephen (27 March 2015). 689:Oliver, Laura (2 September 2010). 14: 1460: 1103:Pollard, Stephen (24 June 2016). 1077:"Rupert Murdoch biography review" 741:"IPSO Rulings - Jewish Chronicle" 661:Bell, Matthew (11 January 2009). 633:from the original on 25 May 2022. 565:Rocker, Simon (26 January 2007). 425:Bell, Matthew (11 January 2009). 372:equated to supporting dictators. 1075:Pollard, Stephen (9 July 2018). 1015:Pollard, Stephen (2 July 2008). 989:Pollard, Stephen (13 May 2005). 595:– via www.theguardian.com. 516:from the original on 25 May 2022 1320: 1292: 1264: 1228: 1194: 1175: 1160: 1124: 1096: 1068: 1042: 1008: 982: 928: 902: 876: 855: 829: 785: 759: 733: 708: 682: 654: 637: 455:. London: Biteback Publishing. 375: 177:Stephen Pollard started at the 872:. Carter Ruck. 6 October 2020. 613: 599: 584: 528: 495: 469: 453:Michael Gove: A Man in a Hurry 444: 384:, Hodder & Stoughton, 2004 142: 1: 766:Luft, Oliver (3 April 2009). 716:"Press Complaints Commission" 400: 172: 99: 502:Eye, Eagle (18 April 1996). 390:, Simon & Schuster, 2009 147:In 1996, Pollard joined the 7: 244:Press Complaints Commission 21:Stephen Pollard (cricketer) 10: 1465: 991:"The death of the project" 837:"Audrey White: An apology" 478:"More southern discomfort" 296:and the introduction of a 260:, and also writes for the 18: 1387: 1375: 1367: 1362: 1167:The Henry Jackson Society 1017:"Beyond the matron state" 476:Pollard, Stephen (1993). 160:Centre for the New Europe 118: 106:Mansfield College, Oxford 77: 71:Mansfield College, Oxford 62: 37: 30: 1429:British male journalists 965:"Tories need a Clause 4" 482:More southern discomfort 396:, The Robson Press, 2014 279: 183:. He then worked at the 149:Social Market Foundation 334:British foreign policy 294:National Health Service 204:as well as writing for 1439:Jewish British writers 451:Bennett, Owen (2019). 366:Stop the War Coalition 360:Pollard supported the 1188:8 August 2010 at the 649:Independent on Sunday 362:2003 invasion of Iraq 347:Amnesty International 328:Henry Jackson Society 304:'s decision to limit 1424:British Eurosceptics 1380:The Jewish Chronicle 1110:The Jewish Chronicle 1082:The Jewish Chronicle 870:www.carter-ruck.com/ 841:The Jewish Chronicle 815:The Jewish Chronicle 797:The Jewish Chronicle 571:The Jewish Chronicle 222:The Jewish Chronicle 135:and working for the 127:as a researcher for 108:at the same time as 93:The Jewish Chronicle 1334:The Daily Telegraph 1242:The Daily Telegraph 1138:The Daily Telegraph 629:. 11 January 2009. 323:'s 2019 manifesto. 273:The Daily Telegraph 1391:Jake Wallis Simons 843:. 20 February 2020 321:Conservative Party 315:Pollard supported 114:Lady Margaret 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Stephen Pollard (cricketer)
London
John Lyon School
Mansfield College, Oxford
The Jewish Chronicle
Mansfield College, Oxford
Michael Gove
Lady Margaret Hall
British left
Labour
Peter Shore
Fabian Society
Social Market Foundation
Civitas
Centre for the New Europe
European Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism
Evening Standard
Daily Express
The Times
Daily Mail
The Independent
Sunday Telegraph
The Jewish Chronicle
The Spectator
Islam Expo
Press Complaints Commission
The Sun
The Daily Telegraph
BBC
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