David Cameron sat on advice that there was breach of law in Gaza, officials say The former foreign secretary is said to have been advised on the risk of UK complicity The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2024
We wanted a serious government: now we have one. But a little Rayner-like joy wouldn’t go amiss There’s only so much doom and gloom the public can take – and with three uplifting announcements, Labour finally seems to realise this, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2024
Monday briefing: Why the race to lead the Conservatives is wide open In today’s newsletter: As MPs return to Westminster this week, the field of six candidates will be whittled down – but it’s still all to play for The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2024
Why are Starmer and Reeves so determined to bring Britain down? Since Labour’s victory the new PM and chancellor have hardly stopped warning us that cuts are on the way. It’s no way to turn a country around The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2024
Gordon Brown era offers hope that Labour can get train times back on track Figures show how rail punctuality has been in decline since last Labour PM, with Sunak’s tenure a recent low The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2024
A web of blame: key findings from the second phase of the Grenfell inquiry Multinationals, council, government, architects, builders and fire brigade expected to face criticism over 2017 disaster The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2024
Starmer hopes Scholz and Macron can help him soften Brexit – but is his strategy doomed to fail? Britain’s new prime minister has struck up a close relationship with Paris and Berlin and needs their help to unpick problems caused by Brexit, says David Maddox. But it is a strategy full of risk... The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024
Foreign Office officials said Rishi Sunak should attend D-day event, book reveals Department twice provided written advice to No 10 before mistake that came to define Sunak’s election campaign The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024
Mike Lynch net worth: How the billionaire made his money Mike Lynch was frequently described as the Bill Gates of Britain for founding Autonomy – one of the biggest software firms on the planet The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2024
How to lose weight and influence no one – the Robert Jenrick diet for party leadership Could a trimmer figure, the quick-fix way, and new hairdo be enough to get the party vote? The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2024
‘It’s a pretty remorseless life’: Keir Starmer and the vexed debate over politicians’ holidays No adviser would say Keir Starmer should have gone away during the riots but cancelling breaks can take a toll The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2024
Mike Lynch: Tech world pays tribute to 'genius' and 'giant of a man' after reported death in yacht sinking Friends say Mike Lynch will be remembered for both his ‘glittering’ success and ‘for his thoughtfulness, generosity, empathy and kindness’ Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2024
Staycations in Swansea & penthouses in Santa Monica: where the politicians go on holiday Summer breaks are fraught affairs for Westminster’s finest. Robbie Griffiths has the lowdown Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2024
Tory leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat slams ‘delusional’ Elon Musk over claim UK civil war is inevitable Former security minister hit out at Nigel Farage and said Keir Starmer should have sacked home office minister Jess Phillips as he set out how he would have responded to the riots The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024
Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2024 OPINION - What Thanet Council's attempt to ban swearing tells us about Britain Change the language, change the reality: that’s the theory, because it’s cheaper. Thanet District Council, which administers a somewhat unlovely part of Kent, has imposed a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) which means you can be fined £100 for swearing in the street. So, if, for instance, you want to…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2024 Do not adjust your reality: how slick Team GB played its part in dividing Britain Managed decline or managing victory? In the bubble of Paris 24 it has felt as though the fear and fanfared medal pursuit are trying to tell us something
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024 How did Robert Jenrick go from centrist Tory to anti-immigration hardliner? Leadership contender has baffled many with his rightwing transformation since his time as immigration minister
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024 Americana icon Gillian Welch: ‘Bob Dylan walking on to our version of Billy put a smile on my face’ Back with a new album, the singer-songwriter answers your questions on the Coen brothers, John Paul Jones, and having David Cameron as a fan
Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2024 Wilderness: has the poshest festival in Britain gone left wing? Labour’s Jess Phillips has replaced David Cameron as the star of this year’s festival
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2024 Let’s Be Honest by Jess Phillips review – manifesto for a better politics speaks plainly but falls flat The fourth book from the admirable Labour MP is part memoir, part rallying cry – but it feels a bit rushed and too familiar
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2024 The Tories need a clear ideology – Farage and the hard right offer only moral and electoral ruin As the Tories face another divisive leadership contest, violence across the country puts it in a troubling context, writes Guardian columnist John Harris
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2024 From energy to football: the quangos being set up by Labour Keir Starmer’s new public bodies reflect his style of government. We take a look at the more than a dozen planned
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2024 Republicans beware: weaponising pets is a political minefield Before attacking ‘childless cat ladies’, senator JD Vance would have done well to remember the old showbiz adage…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2024 Ruth Davidson 'wouldn't say no' to David Cameron-style return to politics RUTH Davidson has said she “wouldn’t say no” to going back into frontline politics via the Lords, in a similar way to David Cameron.
Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2024 Robert Jenrick in David Cameron-style speech as he launches bid to succeed Rishi Sunak as Tory leader ‘With the right approach we can persuade young people again that it is in their interests to be Conservative,’ he said