Jacob Rees-Mogg also gives his view on “marvellous” Priti Patel and the role of the civil service. Plus: does he think his Grenfell comment was a mistake?
Her critics have accused her of being “inept” and “demanding”. Could their ultimate problem be that the Home Secretary is female?
Was news of the former released to drive Philip Rutnam’s resignation and statement down the news agenda? You might say that – we couldn’t possibly comment.
As ERG Chairman his unyielding opposition to May’s Deal proved to be of great significance.
If Downing Street doesn’t grip the campaign against Patel by allies of her Permanent Secretary and others, it may spiral out of control.
It really depends on what meaning the Government ends up giving to “approved sponsor”, “appropriate skill level”, and “shortage occupation”.
The Cambridgeshire Constabulary have been rightly criticised, but the Government needs to set timorous senior officers on firmer legal ground.
Plus: A sofa, two dogs, no cup of tea – and my Brexit evening. And: the pre-eminence of Policy Exchange.
She says discussions are taking place about a decision, but that claims in today’s papers aren’t accurate.
He is tipped by some as a future Prime Minister, but is more plausibly seen as a future Chancellor.
He is one of the few elements of continuity in what has been a turbulent year at the Government’s top table.
I was delighted to see your appointment. I confess to slight bias, given that you retweeted an article of mine calling for an end to ring-fencing of the aid budget.