What was the most decisive moment in the EU referendum campaign? Our readers’ answer: Cameron’s renegotiation.
Osborne’s “punishment budget” came in second.
Osborne’s “punishment budget” came in second.
The Chancellor suggested that thoughtful politicians incline to one. But the more thoughtful one is about it, the more problematic it looks.
Theresa May edges out Ruth Davidson for the top spot for only the second time, and there is a general rise in positive feeling about most ministers.
The story of who won (like David Davis). And who lost (like Zac Goldsmith).
Plus: the Government should not reveal its Brexit negotiating hand. And: should I contest North Norfolk again after all?
He also refers to David Davis’s post-referendum ConservativeHome article.
He stands out as a co-operative presence amidst the uncertainties of court cases, elections on the continent, and whatever negotiations may bring.
The Prime Minister’s interview yesterday was a reminder of the fact.
We should join organisations like Amnesty International, which has made a terrible mistake on anti-semitism, to ensure that our voices are heard.
Meanwhile, Amber Rudd has fallen right to the bottom after trouble with the Child Sex Abuse scandal and her retreat on counting foreign workers.
“We’ve got a leader of the Opposition who is incapable of leading.”
He has the potential to become a great Foreign Secretary, but will need to establish a reputation for trustworthiness.
The key point at stake is not what Parliament has a right to do, but what it is wise to do – in the wake of the most emphatic popular vote in modern history.
Plus: John Rees-Evans’s bizarrre views. May’s flourishing line in jokes. Trump’s chances of winning. And: let Article 50 be put to a vote in Parliament and let’s get on with it.
The problems that change throwns up for the two countries are formidable but not insoluble.