The Latest Articles by Marina Hyde

Dominic Raab may have the most terrible record in government, but at least it’s perfectly formatted

From the Brexit department to the Foreign Office, the deputy PM has been remarkably consistent in his focus on all the wrong things, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022

England doesn’t expect much these days, except when it comes to the World Cup

The country is riven by political incompetence and economic distress so expectations are low for everyone bar Gareth Southgate and his players

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022

At last, a Kardashian has spoken: those Balenciaga bears should never have worn bondage gear

After its ad campaign tried to spread some festive cheer, the fashion house Balenciaga has been judged the sinner, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

What’s more cringey than a Matt Hancock bushtucker trial? The Tory MPs voting for it

These MPs have found their imaginary backbones only when he is washed up, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2022

Cronyism, donors, wily MPs: Johnson’s honours glorify all that is wrong with his party

The scandals pile so high the Tories hope we can’t keep track of them. But outside the walls of Westminster, anger is mounting, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022

Suella Braverman aboard a Chinook: proof that in politics, standards can always get worse

Who needs low expectations when we now have a home secretary so low-calibre, it could almost make you nostalgic for Priti Patel, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022

Great news for the economy! Britain is now stable enough for Matt Hancock to eat genitals on I’m a Celeb

The former health secretary may have lost the Tory whip for signing up to a stint in the jungle. But will he find himself? asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022

People are going spare about Prince Harry’s memoir. Just don’t ask them why

The Sussexes draw more ire than genocidal dictators – from people who struggle to articulate exactly what their problem is, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022

What a relief! Sunak the Sensible is here and the chaos has all magically gone away

Forgive me for not buying the line that the rise of our third prime minister in 50 days is proof that ‘the system’ works, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022

Tories on their knees – and here comes Boris Johnson. Dear reader, look away

Who would think a lying, hypocritical degenerate was the answer to this crisis? A large number of Conservatives, apparently, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022