I have decided to write a second volume of my life of Johnson, who has always been an affront to serious-minded people’s idea of politics.
Standing by while the law is broken does not make officers, peaceful protesters, members of the public (or statues) any safer.
With their huge majority from last year, courage is expected of Ministers. For all our sakes, they must speak out.
Disraeli’s impudence and audacity, demonstrated in this collection of his sayings, cast light on the present Prime Minister’s conduct.
History shows that they can usually weather health crises, and we hope and trust we shall soon see this one restored to his normal vigour.
Johnson’s task is to hire the right people and back them as long as they are getting things done, no matter who they offend in the process.
“Winston Churchill is a bastard” – criticism, scrutiny and vulgar abuse are part of living in a free country.
Nation states can act decisively when they wish to do so: the EU seems paralysed.
Character assassination displaces comprehension, and so damages those who engage in it.
A new biography of the ruthless, devious, vulgar, brilliant newspaperman who in 1940 became Minister of Aircraft Production.
Tim Bouverie has written a fascinating account of the slide towards the Second World War.
The former Cabinet minister, who went to prison for perjury, explains why, as a prison chaplain, he is happier than he has ever been.
The principle of democracy has served us well for a very long time. Signing it away would be a dreadful mistake.
There’s nothing better than being proven right, even if it’s to confirm your original prediction of doom-laden misery.