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Andrew Gimson

Posts by Andrew Gimson

Andrew Gimson is a contributing editor to ConservativeHome and the author of "Boris - the Rise of Boris Johnson". He was the Daily Telegraph's parliamentary sketchwriter, and before that the paper's Berlin correspondent.

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Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: Johnson dominates without being there

In a low blow, the Scottish Nationalists pretend to back Hunt.

ToryDiary | By Andrew Gimson | 26 June 2019 at 2:00 pm | 98 comments

Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: Hunt now threatens Johnson with grey on grey action

Hunt’s people insist he can surprise Johnson.

ToryDiary | By Andrew Gimson | 20 June 2019 at 7:02 pm | 30 comments

Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: Black arts, FSBs and as they come to the last it’s still neck and neck

Jokes continue to be told, but it would be wrong to suggest the contest has been fought in a spirit of unwearying amity.

ToryDiary | By Andrew Gimson | 20 June 2019 at 2:06 pm | 17 comments

Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: Conventional forces crush the Stewart rebellion

But a schoolboy was delighted to meet Theresa May.

ToryDiary | By Andrew Gimson | 19 June 2019 at 6:58 pm | 23 comments

Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: the Stewart rebellion takes off

Stewart versus Johnson is, like Gladstone versus Disraeli, a clash of opposites, and a wonderful sight for racegoers.

ToryDiary | By Andrew Gimson | 18 June 2019 at 7:00 pm | 96 comments

Stewart talks to voters in Poplar: “There is a potential for unlocking a Disraeli Young England conservatism”

The candidate demonstrates his strong appeal to floating voters, sees some disgracefully filthy toilets, and witnesses the aftermath of a murder.

Highlights, ToryDiary | By Andrew Gimson | 16 June 2019 at 7:00 am | 291 comments

Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: A tremendously enjoyable election for backbenchers

But no fun at all for May and Hammond.

ToryDiary | By Andrew Gimson | 13 June 2019 at 3:39 pm | 75 comments

Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: Javid takes on the old school tie

Davidson introduced the Home Secretary, who does not yet shine as brightly as his talents should enable him to do.

ToryDiary | By Andrew Gimson | 12 June 2019 at 7:30 pm | 21 comments

Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: Johnson has a successful launch, but the feral beasts are not happy

He is doing well because managerialism and bureaucratic language are not enough.

ToryDiary | By Andrew Gimson | 12 June 2019 at 2:41 pm | 59 comments

Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: Stewart is the star of the show

He reproached the advocates of no deal for telling a fairy tale.

ToryDiary | By Andrew Gimson | 11 June 2019 at 8:44 pm | 193 comments

Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: Harper warns that making and breaking another promise will put rocket boosters under Farage

Leadsom threw such caution to the winds and promised Britain will leave the EU on 31st October.

ToryDiary | By Andrew Gimson | 11 June 2019 at 1:31 pm | 37 comments

Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: amid the encircling gloom, Gove fights on, he fights to win

The Environment Secretary reminded everyone that he is the most aggressive debater in the race.

ToryDiary | By Andrew Gimson | 10 June 2019 at 5:53 pm | 43 comments

Andrew Gimson’s leadership sketch: Hancock versus Hunt, or optimism versus experience

The Conservative Party’s version of Candide contrasted with the stiff, decent voice of the Establishment.

ToryDiary | By Andrew Gimson | 10 June 2019 at 2:24 pm | 16 comments

Who is the real Gove?

A run-off between him and Johnson would risk being seen as a continuation of the “psychodrama” between the two men.

Highlights, ToryDiary | By Andrew Gimson | 6 June 2019 at 7:00 am | 185 comments

Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: Long-Bailey seeks to make Lidington responsible for Trump

Corbyn’s new stand-in was strikingly self-possessed.

ToryDiary | By Andrew Gimson | 5 June 2019 at 2:50 pm | 16 comments

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