Senior Tory slams Suella Braverman’s migrant bill: ‘Churchill would be turning in his grave’ Criticism of the legislation was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury during Wednesday’s House of Lords debate Evening Standard · May 11, 2023
The best hotels in York for a history-filled city break From Georgian mansions to Regency townhouses, York has some of the most characterful hotels to choose from on your next trip to the historic city The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023
Eight Glasgow film locations used in major Hollywood blockbusters and how to find them Locations in and around the surrounding areas of Glasgow have been used, from Govan Dock Yards to George Square all angles of the city have had at least one camera team present over the past few years. Glasgow Live · Apr 2, 2023
Top Girls review – Caryl Churchill’s classic with a Toxteth twist The drama of women trying to get ahead in Thatcher’s Britain is played with kitsch period detail that can distract from its still-relevant story The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2023
Churchill, a helmet and a plea for planes: Zelenskiy’s speech at a glance The key messages contained in the Ukrainian president’s half-hour address in Westminster Hall The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023
England players' comments away from cameras speak volumes about Gareth Southgate England are a happy camp under Gareth Southgate - and their feelings remain as clear when speaking away from the cameras as they are in front of them as they eye World Cup glory Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022
A Message from Ukraine by Volodymyr Zelensky review – a winner in the war of words The Ukraine president’s storytelling skills and sense of moral purpose elevate his war speeches in this compelling collection The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022
Nato ally Estonia urges Rishi Sunak to increase UK defence spending Mr Sunak has not matched a pledge by his predecessor Liz Truss to boost defence spending from 2% to 3% of GDP by 2030. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
Only way is up for Rishi Sunak after disaster of Liz Truss Incoming PM can take a cautious approach with the Tories’ reputation at rock bottom, but he cannot afford mistakes The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2022
Dublin woman who shot Mussolini 'brought home' to Merrion Square Violet Gibson, who had a privileged upbringing as daughter of a Lord Chancellor of Ireland, shot 'Il Duce' as he walked among a crowd in Rome in 1926 Dublin Live · Oct 20, 2022
London’s best restaurants for fussy eaters Eating simply is no sin, says Clare Finney — but settling for mediocre food absolutely is Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2022
Personality and Power by Ian Kershaw review – follow the leader… for good or ill The great historian’s analyses of a dozen 20th-century democrats and dictators are individually cogent but his conclusions tend to the obvious The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2022
How Great Thou Art and its Nazi rhythm Brief letters: DJ Donald Trump’s musical choice | Trickle-down theory | Churchill’s 99% tax rate | Cheating at chess | Woman-free Wordsearch The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022
Standing room only as New York’s Churchill Tavern sees Queen on her way Despite the 5.30am opening time, there were plenty inside to watch the live TV coverage of the funeral from Westminster The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022 ‘Speculating about Bond is a national hobby’: Why 007’s fate is now in Kim Sherwood’s hands With her electrifying new thriller ‘Double or Nothing’, the 33-year-old becomes the first female author to pick up Ian Fleming’s mantle. She talks to Kevin E G Perry about Britishness, the power of myth, and test-driving sports cars
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022 Timothy Spall: ‘Cockroaches in your mouth and a bucket of leeches – that’s when you know you’re in a Ken Russell movie’ The actor answers your questions, from his memorable impersonation of a sloth at Rada to what it was like having to execute one of his son’s best friends
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022 Key takeaways from Liz Truss’s first speech as prime minister From praise for Boris Johnson, to blaming Putin for energy price rises, here is what we can gather from her brief address
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022 Desperate times need radical solutions. Even Churchill knew when it was time to tax the rich The emergency created by soaring energy prices is so grave that normal politics doesn’t apply. Our leaders must wise up – and fast
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022 UK's Johnson gives Churchill award to Ukraine's Zelenskyy British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has presented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the Sir Winston Churchill Leadership Award, drawing comparisons between the two leaders in times of crises
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022 There is nothing funnier or more terrifying than the Tory leadership candidates In the running is a motley crew of extremists, fools and people who would sell your grandma for a chance at power – or deport her, says Frances Ryan
The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2022 Nadine Dorries: 'Genius' Boris Johnson will return to Number 10 'Churchill-style' BORIS Johnson loyalist Nadine Dorries has said she believes the Prime Minister will return to Number 10 one day like Churchill because of his…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2022 Whenever Johnson has a problem, he calls Zelenskiy – and the bill is rapidly mounting Each domestic disaster is followed by a call pledging more aid to Kyiv – it’s the most expensive therapy session in history, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2022 Our fragile alliance over Ukraine is wavering as Vladimir Putin’s forces rampage The news from Ukraine is very grim – to paraphrase Churchill on the fall of France in 1940. The Russians are advancing slowly, steadily, brutally in Donbas. There are hundreds, possibly thousands if civilians are included, of casualties every day. Cholera is reported to be spreading through the uprooted populations…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022 Even the Murdoch press is now waking up to the truth: Brexit was an act of self-harm When the most anti-EU newspapers are pointing to the policy’s inevitable failures, it’s time our government admitted the truth, says former Conservative deputy prime minister Michael Heseltine
The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2022 No drive, no spine, very little vision: even science can’t explain the creatures clinging on to Johnson It takes a very weird bunch to stay loyal after the damning Sue Gray verdict on Partygate, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde