The prospect seems remote. But is National Government on its way?
One can conceive of Ministers seeking an all-party public front, and Labour objecting to responsibility with no power.
Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: Johnson steps forward as the leader of a National Government
To the astonishment of those who see him as an incorrigible buffoon, the Prime Minister looked and sounded unremittingly sombre.
Is Sunak being dragged in the direction of a Universal Basic Income?
Some form of the scheme may be necessary as an expedient. But beware: nothing lasts so long as the temporary.
The Chancellor’s statement. A firm second step – but he must go further to deliver “whatever it takes”.
The most significant part of his announcement was talks with employers and unions “to urgently develop new forms of employment support”.
The list of MPs over 70 who have been “strongly advised” against social mixing
12 Labour MPs, 11 Conservatives and one member of the SNP will be impacted by the new guidelines
The Conservative Spring Forum in Harrogate has been cancelled
The Liberal Democrats had already pulled their own event, and it was only a matter of time until the Party followed suit. A refund of registration fees is available.
The economy and the virus. Tear up the rulebook – we need Big State Government on a scale unknown in modern times.
The implications of the crisis are such that Johnson and Sunak need not so much to think outside the box as to trample it to tatters altogether.
Vallance and Whitty can’t be everywhere at once
The same people who complain about politicians now fronting for the Government would doubtless also be complaining if they weren’t.
Daily press conferences – and what should happen next
Needed during the coming weeks: a Government information campaign for older people, their families, employers and businesses.
Johnson’s main aim: to prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed
In this way, he hopes to minimise the loss of life among the most vulnerable and others that will now happen.
Gove’s push for intellectual and regional diversity in public appointments
His recent announcement to the Commons suggests the Government may be making another effort to grasp a nettle which his predecessors have neglected.
Johnson’s extra virus mission. To help “save the world”.
Neither Trump, Merkel nor the EU institutions are showing the global leadership necessary. Over to a joint ticket of the Prime Minister and Macron.
What does the data say on women’s advancement in the workplace?
A new survey of 9,000 professionals sheds light on female advancement at work. What are the obstacles to a better salary?
On coronavirus, Johnson simply cannot win
The Prime Minister’s critics have warned he’s a dictator. Now they say he’s not draconian enough. What do these people actually want?
Lagarde, von der Leyen and Merkel have all failed to take charge of Europe’s response to the virus
Nation states can act decisively when they wish to do so: the EU seems paralysed.