Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: Corbyn is outshone by a Welsh nationalist
An apology is in order to car park attendants. They could think up better questions than the Labour leader.
Goldsmith in Richmond. A stupendous majority, a vulnerable position.
It is part of the topsy-turvy nature of modern politics that the Liberal Democrats, left for dead little more than 18 months ago, find themselves almost the favourites.
May backs off a fight with the media over free expression
The Government has wisely decided not to put into effect a process that would end with newspapers having to pay costs for failed actions against them.
Airport expansion: the state of play
After decades of dithering and delay, a decision is expected tomorrow.
Why the Government didn’t support the SNP’s version of the ‘Turing Bill’
Ministers were concerned that the Nationalists’ version granted pardons for acts which are still crimes.
The May v the Lobby trial of strength
Today’s Mail on Sunday splash can be read as part of a wider message to Downing Street: “give us some stories – or else”.
Who needs the Autumn Statement?
Hammond wants no longer to treat it as a second Budget-style political opportunity. That may turn out to be better in principle than in practice.
The EU is dysfunctional at negotiating trade deals – which is bad news for everyone
Even after Brexit it is in the interests of the UK for the remaining member states to prosper.
Toughness and tenderness needed from the Government over refugees
Public opinion will not back a generous approach if abuses are allowed.
The Culture Secretary should not give opponents of the free press a stick with which to beat the media
Leveson’s legacy includes a rule which contradicts basic principles of British justice.
Hammond on why Osborne’s Project Fear model was wrong – sorry, on why it “didn’t capture all the potential outcomes”
The Treasury did not include in its calculation the possibility that a Brexit vote would be followed by a bespoke negotiation.
Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: Corbyn is as threatening as a car park attendant on a wet afternoon in Skegness
The Labour leader is killing PMQs and should let someone else have a go.
The currency markets haven’t got a clue about politics
Two sudden shifts in the value of sterling suggest that traders are relying on fundamentally flawed political advice.
Syria’s agony, Putin’s boldness, America’s weakness
Allowing Russia to become top dog in the Middle East has consequences for Europe – including Britain.
Sympathy for Hammond
In the wake of May’s remarks about “the good that government can do”, his presence at the Treasury helps to reassure business that Britain will remain an open economy.