It is one of the finest examples of ‘have your cake and eat it’ dishes ever served up for public consumption.
“We will not allow the manner of Sir David’s death in any way to detract from his accomplishments”, says Boris Johnson.
Experience suggests that killers motivated by Islamist extremism seldom act outside terrorist networks.
Johnson says that the Southend MP was “one of the kindest, nicest, most gentle people in politics”.
It is a litany of uncomfortable and inconvenient truths. Obsessing over these does little to spur progress.
It’s sticks and carrots from the Health Secretary as he attempts to boost face-to-face surgery appoinments.
She shares with him the ability to throw opponents off balance – and a commitment to levelling up.
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A section of the commentariat was so unbalanced by the referendum result that it now automatically sides with the EU.
The Prime Minister has been criticised for rejecting the idea of this new law – on the basis it would stretch police resources.
The Chancellor is damned if he yields to backbenchers’ demands for bailouts – and damned if he doesn’t.
Essentially, the Solvency 2 regulations make it difficult for our pensions and insurance firms to invest in long-term, secure, fixed assets in the UK.
Politicians and civil servants need to relearn that the route to lower taxes lies in sustained economic growth and discipline on public expenditure.
Conservatives must reach out, listen and engage much more with young people.