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.
If anyone can make this new Conservative policy role work well, it’s O’Brien
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.
The Government is up against the clock to justify its next set of restrictions – as the Covid Recovery Group grows
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.
Red Wall, go green?
Newly-elected Tory MPs in the Midlands and North are on board for an environmental pitch that’s focused on jobs.
Why Cummings’ departure creates new problems for Johnson’s Brexit strategy
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.
Brave New World
We fear the worst after Cummings’ departure, but Johnson must now make the best of it. That means a Cabinet shuffle.
Repealing the Fixed-term Parliaments Act: an arcane but important battle Johnson must win
What use a large majority if the Prime Minister cannot, or will not, prevail over an electorally insignificant lobby of progressive constitutionalists?
The media coverage of Symonds reeks of sexism
Newspapers have called her the “Duchess of Downing Street” and suggested she formed a “crew” with other women to see off Lee Cain.
“With a Cummings, a Cummings and a half”
We fear that more Vote Leave departures will see the Conservatives drift towards their south-based comfort zone.
Public attitudes have become more relaxed about school reopenings. But the battle is not over for the Government.
Unions are pushing for more closures and a rota system. It’s imperative the Department of Education fights its corner.
Will Cummings quit? It’s Carrie Symonds v Vote Leave – as tensions over the Government’s future explode
Johnson can’t seem to manage with Vote Leave. But he may not be able to manage without them.
Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: Johnson the heavyweight champion parades his new boxing gloves
Starmer could not lay a glove on an opponent who felt emboldened by the discovery of fresh ways to fight the pandemic.
Caino-ho-ho
Finding a new Chief of Staff is only the start of the changes that Johnson needs to make his government work.
Please join Lord Ashcroft this week for the launch of his biography of Rishi Sunak
Please register for your free ticket for Thursday evening’s event via the link in the article above.
The vaccine. The biggest breakthrough so far in the Covid-19 battle. But a logistical challenge unlike anything else.
Yesterday’s news marked an incredible achievement. Even so, there are many hurdles to vault.