Politicians attend funeral of ‘inspiring leader’ Norman Tebbit Conservative grandee Lord Tebbit, who was one of Margaret Thatcher’s closest political allies, died on July 7 aged 94. The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
The Boy from Baghdad: From Waziriyah to Westminster by Nadhim Zahawi review – an unlikely journey The disgraced ex-chancellor’s bullish memoir makes much of the obstacles he overcame to hold a number of ministerial posts, but how does he square his support for migrants with his presence in cabinets so hostile to refugees? The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2024
Peers removed from House of Lords for ‘non attendance’ A NUMBER of peers have ceased to be a member of the House of Lords due to non-attendance. The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2024
Abir Mukherjee: ‘Frederick Forsyth and Jeffrey Archer were my gateway drugs into reading for pleasure’ The crime writer on embracing atheism after reading Christopher Hitchens, the allure of Jhumpa Lahiri, and falling under George Orwell’s spell The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2024
Mary Archer to lead review of Arts Council England use of funds Review will assess ‘ambition and quality’ of ACE-funded projects after sustained political scrutiny of council The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2024
What Will Survive of Us by Howard Jacobson review – drama that is all in the dialogue Not a huge amount happens in this tale of illicit fortysomething love, but Jacobson’s writing is so good it hardly matters The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2024
As wildly inadequate Tory mayoral candidates go, the Susan & Moz act tops the bill Are these two really the best the party has to offer London, or has it just given up trying? The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023
Micro review: 'Next in Line' by Jeffrey Archer International bestselling author Jeffrey Archer is back with the highly anticipated fifth novel in his much-loved ‘William Warwick’ series. The Times of India · Jun 28, 2023
Boxing, prison and trauma — Peter McDonagh on fighting for his life As the former champion boxer releases his autobiography, Irish Blood & Grit, he speaks to the Standard about how the sport both saved him and was a form of self-harm after a troubled childhood Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2023
The real U.S ambassador to London meets Keri Russell from Netflix’s The Diplomat It’s ‘now-or-never’, they tell us Evening Standard · May 17, 2023
Jeffrey Archer recalls Barry Humphries’ iconic Charles and Camilla joke: ‘A great professional’ The late comedian had the royal couple in stitches during the 2013 Royal Variety Performance The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
Who is Nadhim Zahawi? All you need to know about the ex-Tory Party chairman Iraqi refugee who arrived in Britain aged nine with no English rose to No 11 Downing Street and propped up Boris Johnson’s ailing administration last summer, only to be brought down by scandal of his own The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023
Nadhim Zahawi: the extraordinary rise and fall of ‘the boy from Baghdad’ Sacked Tory party chair overcame many challenges but was unable to avoid questions over his tax affairs The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2023
Nadhim Zahawi: Child refugee who built business fortune before political career The MP for Stratford-on-Avon was seen as a clear and effective communicator and promoted to several cabinet posts. The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023 Nadhim Zahawi: The millionaire MP who paid a tax penalty while chancellor The MP who arrived in the UK as a child refugee with no English, built a fortune and rose to political stardom, is fighting for his career.
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023 Who is Nadhim Zahawi? All you need to know about the ex-Tory Party chairman Iraqi refugee who arrived in Britain aged nine with no English rose to No 11 Downing Street and propped up Boris Johnson’s ailing administration last summer, only to be brought down by scandal of his own
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022 Jonathan Coe: ‘I would really rather not live in interesting times, thank you’ Britain’s foremost state-of-the-nation chronicler is back with another generation-spanning novel, ‘Bournville’. He talks to Nick Duerden about making a living as an author, why he doesn’t write from anger, and how the country ended up in chaos
Daily Mirror · Oct 21, 2022 Top Tory says government saga won't 'have happy ending' as he predicts Johnson comeback Lord Jeffrey Archer mused how whenever you think Boris Johnson 'is dead', the former Prime Minister 'gets back up and start walking again', as Good Morning Britain got political following Liz Truss' resignation
Manchester Evening News · Oct 4, 2022 Susanna Reid defends Ed Balls as he's brutally told he's 'wasted' at ITV Good Morning Britain by guest The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV new programme alongside the former Labour MP
Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2022 From Boris to Borgen: MPs and TV writers on what shows about politics get right... and very wrong With Boris Johnson drama This England about to air, MPs including Jess Phillips and Andrew Mitchell on why they can’t get enough of political shows
Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2022 The Queen’s cousin shares memories of Balmoral and the Buckingham Palace balcony Ella Mountbatten, Anna Wintour and others share personal memories of the Queen
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022 Worried Blair aides held brainstorm session to devise ‘fresh approach’ for PMQs Tony Blair described his weekly appearances at the Commons despatch box as ‘something to endure’.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022 Who is Nadhim Zahawi? All you need to know about the under-fire Tory Party chairman Iraqi refugee who arrived in Britain aged nine with no English rose to No 11 Downing Street and propped up Boris Johnson’s ailing administration last summer, only to be hit by a tax scandal himself
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022 Who is Nadhim Zahawi? All you need to know about new chancellor replacing Rishi Sunak Iraqi refugee who arrived in Britain aged nine with no English rises to No 11 Downing Street, propping up Boris Johnson’s ailing, scandal-ridden premiership as slew of resignations threaten to sink it
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022 Who is Nadhim Zahawi? All you need to know about new chancellor replacing Rishi Sunak Iraqi refugee who arrived in Britain aged nine with no English rises to No 11 Downing Street, propping up Boris Johnson’s ailing, scandal-ridden premiership as slew of resignations threaten to sink it