Austerity casts an ever-longer shadow over Tory and Labour economic policies The extent of Tory spending cuts could prove unpalatable for voters – and leave a Labour government with a huge hole The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
EU didn’t believe Boris Johnson’s ‘madman’ no-deal Brexit bluff Former PM made ‘huge mistake’, says Michel Barnier – who backs Labour plan for post-Brexit veterinary deal The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
OPINION - Are Tory Right-wingers a busted flush? Rishi Sunak is about to find out Did Rishi Sunak ever need to appoint Suella Braverman in the first place? As Braverman claimed in her resignation letter, there seems to be a “general agreement” in that her support was “pivotal” in winning Sunak his premiership. But I was struck by a piece by Professor Tim Bale at… Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2023
Renters Reform Bill: eviction numbers soar as section 21 ban delayed Eviction numbers in London are up 70 per cent in a year as government drags its feet on section 21 ban Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2023
More than 35,000 households in England will be evicted by time no-fault notices banned Exclusive: Repeated delays to scrapping of section 21 evictions leave thousands of private renters at risk The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023
Suella Braverman was the pantomime villain, but don’t expect the story to change now she’s gone Ugly, divisive rhetoric has been embedded in the Conservative party since the days of ‘moderates’ like Cameron and May, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023
Theresa May keeps Liz Truss out of the picture But the former PM insists it wasn't a crop job Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2023
Suella Braverman, standard bearer of the Tory right, finally runs out of road Suella Braverman, an often outspoken minister, promised she would have ‘more to say in due course’ following her dismissal as Home Secretary. The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023
Braverman’s sacking brings down curtain on turbulent tenure as UK home secretary Darling of populist Tory right has stoked political rows on homelessness, immigration and the ‘tofu-eating wokerati’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023
'Dead duck': Tory MP Andrew Bowie's pro-Union lobby group struck off after two years A “DEAD duck” Tory pro-Union lobby group led by Andrew Bowie has been closed down after just two years of operation. The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2023
Conservative party heading in ‘very dark direction’, says former minister Chris Skidmore says use of negative political tactics by fellow Tory MPs is putting climate and people at risk The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2023
Suella Braverman, Tory right standard bearer, again faces doubtful future Suella Braverman has proved a thorn in the Prime Minister’s side with her willingness to deviate from the Downing Street script. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
Who is Suella Braverman? The UK’s courter of controversy who thirsts for Tory leadership Home secretary is a Francophile and staunch Brexiter, the child of immigrants who wants to deport immigrants. Now she has London’s police in her sights The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2023
Theresa May urges PM to ‘press accelerator’ on net zero transition The Conservative former prime minister said the ‘best long-term decision’ the Government can make is about climate change. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Tory MP accuses government of ‘failing’ patients after Mental Health Act reforms dropped from King’s Speech Exclusive: Government acccused of ‘betrayal’ over failure to bring forward legislation to ‘modernise’ act
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023 Dorries claims Tory cabal called the ‘movement’ brought down Johnson Dominic Cummings and Michael Gove were key figures in group that controlled the Conservatives, says ex-culture secretary
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023 Loneliness charity the Cares Family goes bust, warning others will follow Sudden failure of voluntary group that hosted launch of Theresa May’s anti-loneliness strategy was complete shock to staff
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023 ‘Conversion is not therapy – it is torture’: Trans women urge Sunak to push ahead with ban Prime minister told to ignore Tories seeking to oppose ban and get on with it: ‘No more loopholes, no more delay’
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023 Royal Family had no idea about the Queen's Bond sketch during London 2012 Olympics, Princess Eugenie says The family was left in the dark about Queen Elizabeth II's iconic appearance
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023 OPINION - Why you shouldn't expect an early general election Perhaps it is because Arsène Wenger so often 'didn't see the incident' that he remembers things differently. The former Arsenal manager once noted that, contrary to popular belief, Newcastle United did not throw away the 1995-96 Premier League title because Kevin Keegan got angry on Sky television. Instead, he says,…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023 Sunak to push ahead with delayed ban on gay and trans conversion practices Prime minister to include draft bill banning conversion practices in king’s speech, sources confirm
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 Princess Eugenie interviews former PM Theresa May for anti-slavery podcast The late Queen’s granddaughter praised the politician for her work bringing in the Modern Slavery Act.
Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023 Holly Willoughby’s This Morning exit proves the increasingly impossible pressures on women in the public realm From stalking to savage trolling — and now kidnap plots — fame for women comes with intolerable pressures
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023 Glitter, a P45 and hecklers: the art of interrupting a conference speech Protest at start of Keir Starmer’s address to Labour delegates follows long tradition of dissenters upstaging politicians
The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023 John Curtice gives his verdict on divided Tories after chaotic conference RISHI Sunak has realised the Conservative Party is “in a hole” and has launched a last-ditch attempt to secure a legacy, according to a leader…