
Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: The Commons has lost its power to hold the absent Johnson to account
Today’s proceedings were about as watchable as a game of cricket where the batsman does not actually have to face the bowling in person.
Today’s proceedings were about as watchable as a game of cricket where the batsman does not actually have to face the bowling in person.
Our columnist’s appointment is a signal that the Red Wall will not be forgotten, a recognition of talent – and the shutting- up of a nuisance.
Even if the Government ends lockdown on December 2, it will be under pressure to prove why some areas should be under a tiered system.
Newly-elected Tory MPs in the Midlands and North are on board for an environmental pitch that’s focused on jobs.
The former Chief Adviser has had little to do with the negotiation recently, but his leaving has knock-on effects on it. Here’s why.
We fear the worst after Cummings’ departure, but Johnson must now make the best of it. That means a Cabinet shuffle.
What use a large majority if the Prime Minister cannot, or will not, prevail over an electorally insignificant lobby of progressive constitutionalists?
Newspapers have called her the “Duchess of Downing Street” and suggested she formed a “crew” with other women to see off Lee Cain.
We fear that more Vote Leave departures will see the Conservatives drift towards their south-based comfort zone.
Unions are pushing for more closures and a rota system. It’s imperative the Department of Education fights its corner.
Johnson can’t seem to manage with Vote Leave. But he may not be able to manage without them.
Starmer could not lay a glove on an opponent who felt emboldened by the discovery of fresh ways to fight the pandemic.
Finding a new Chief of Staff is only the start of the changes that Johnson needs to make his government work.
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Yesterday’s news marked an incredible achievement. Even so, there are many hurdles to vault.