What could give the Government a sense of purpose – and chances to achieve? Making Gove Deputy Prime Minister.
Johnson needs a Simon Milton figure in government. The move would be controversial, to put it mildly. But who else is there?
Plan A for schools is in danger of breaking down. So we need a Plan B for schools – online.
It would require a guarantee of teaching, backed up by inspections, and computers for children whose parents can’t afford them.
More testing woes for the Government – as laboratories are stretched to capacity
Although it must be remembered that the UK is still carrying out more tests than many other countries.
Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: A better day for Johnson, who refuses to go grouse shooting
Starmer’s absence permitted the Prime Minister to relax, and to strike a kinder, gentler tone.
Both Johnson and the rebels want a compromise on the UK Internal Market Bill – so it looks as though we’ll get one
It looks as though we are in the territory supported by this site on Monday – Government support for something not unlike the Neill amendment.
As youth unemployment grows, can Sunak come to the rescue (again)?
The Chancellor has ruled out extending furlough. Perhaps German and French schemes will provide his next source of inspiration.
Sam Hall: Extinction Rebellion is completely wrong in its approach to climate change
We need a credible plan to reach net zero by 2050. A great prize is within our grasp, but XR is alienating the public.
The changes that Cox wants from the Government to the UK Internal Market Bill
They confirm that the Government and its critics aren’t that far apart – and Ministers are now distancing themselves from claims of illegality.
Why Conservative MPs should vote to amend the UK Internal Market Bill
What made the Government play into the hands of the EU by casting itself as a law-breaker when its own version of events suggests it isn’t?
What would have happened if Johnson hadn’t signed the Withdrawal Agreement?
Either an election would have taken place, with a less good result for the Conservatives. Or the Commons would have settled on a second referendum.
What the new Anglo-Japanese trade deal tells us about ‘Global Britain’
It spotlights both the challenges involved in operating an independent trade policy and the limited political rewards of doing so.
Belgium hasn’t “flattened the curve” – and should not be used to justify UK curfews
The Government’s approach has been modelled on the country, even though its cases have continued to rise.
A problem for Johnson. The Agreement he concedes is flawed is one that he signed.
When such Brexiteers as Michael Howard and Norman Lamont are tearing into you over international law, you have just a bit of problem.
Curfews, fines and marshalls. There’s a flavour about Johnson’s new virus plans not of Churchill, but of Attlee.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is vulnerable to a pincer movement on his plans for a potential carve-out from international law.
Surprise lockdown measures are unsustainable. At some point, Test and Trace must deliver.
The Government cannot continue to yo-yo between opening and closing society.