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In the magazine this week

Fraser Nelson and Charles Moore report from Afghanistan. Rod Liddle explains how Britain can win Eurovision. Irwin Stelzer previews the US election and Bryan Forbes asks when did we start treating all motorists like criminals?

In the books section, Magnus Linklater assesses Hugh Trevor-Roper’s posthumously published book on the invention of Scotland. Also do read Leo McKinstry’s review of Patrick Bishop’s first novel. At the back of the book, Deborah Ross gives her verdict on The Sex and the City movie and Stephen Pettitt celebrates a new wave of masterful British productions. 

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