Broadcaster John Humphrys remembers ‘one of a kind’ journalist Rod Liddle The 66-year-old broadcaster and columnist had suffered a short illness. Evening Standard · Aug 3
Sunday Times and Sun columnist Rod Liddle dies aged 66 He died on Sunday after a short illness. The Independent UK · Aug 3
No More High‑Speed Rail for the North: Reform UK's Tice Announces Cutbacks For Northern Rail Richard Tice announces Reform UK cutbacks to Northern Powerhouse Rail on 8 September 2025; critics like Andy Burnham decry second-class north; focus on voter needs over vanity projects International Business Times UK · Sep 9, 2025
Reform UK would axe any high-speed northern rail schemes, says Richard Tice Deputy leader tells firms considering bidding for contracts to ‘not bother’ as party would spend on what ‘country needs more’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025
Ex-Tory Brexit minister Lord Frost rejects party’s claims over Europe-wide customs scheme – as it happened Frost says joining PEM scheme would not undermine Brexit after Priti Patel claims such a move would be a ‘betrayal’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025
UK extremism approach should be based on behaviours, not ideologies – report Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said in August she had directed the Home Office to conduct a ‘rapid analytical sprint on extremism’. Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025
HS2 ‘doomed from the start’, says former government transport advisor Andrew Gilligan blamed dishonest project management for the ‘train wreck’ The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024
Andrew Gilligan: ex-Johnson adviser said to have Sunak’s ear on HS2 Former BBC journalist who has a gift for persuasion has reportedly always been 100% opposed to rail project The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023
The most controversial British scandals of the 21st century Prince William has paid tribute to the Windrush generation on the 75th anniversary of their arrival in Britain – and five years after their treatment by the Home Office was the subject of a scandal whose repercussions are still being felt. The Week · Jun 30, 2023
Whitewash: The David Kelly saga that ended in tragedy and tarnished New Labour forever It was set up to examine the weapons expert’s death, but the Hutton Inquiry is remembered for a ferocious battle between the government and the BBC, Andrew Grice reports The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023
Boris Johnson tipped to make sensational bid to return as UK Prime Minister in 'national interest' Mr Johnson missed a key vote on keeping Liz Truss in a job last night because he is on holiday in the Caribbean Irish Mirror · Oct 20, 2022
Boris Johnson expected to make sensational bid to return as PM 2 months after ousting The shamed former premier could be back in Downing Street less than two months after he was ousted over a string of scandals if he goes through with a bid to stand Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022
Boris Johnson misses vote on Liz Truss's survival because he's on holiday in Caribbean 'He’s in the Caribbean, so I think he’s probably enjoying himself quite a lot', a pal of the former Prime Minister said - while Liz Truss's government appears to be in collapse Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022
Strictly delights and Mrs Brown’s Boys divides: 100 years of the BBC, part nine Amid the horrific ‘sexed up’ scandal, the corporation scores big hits with Strictly, Bake Off and The Thick of It, a foul-mouthed widow causes a crisis – and the Queen’s favourite show comes to light The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022 Why Grant Shapps is really calling for cyclists to wear number-plates Analysis: There is more than meets the eye to the transport secretary’s proposals
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2022 Grant Shapps under fire for bizarre videos and ‘zero interest’ in railways Transport secretary’s unusual interventions raise eyebrows as well as questions over his commitment to the day job