Boris Johnson pauses lockdown easing
After deciding over the weekend to impose a two-week quarantine on Britons returning from Spain, Boris Johnson has pulled the…
MPs are starting to question the local lockdown strategy
Boris Johnson’s policy of local lockdowns will no doubt come under increased scrutiny after new restrictions were imposed on Greater Manchester and parts of East…
Boris's red wall problem
When Boris Johnson met with his cabinet in person for the first time in four months on Tuesday, his aim…
How Keir Starmer has reshaped Labour
For the first time in 13 years, the public, when polled, think a Labour leader would make the best prime…
The difference in Starmer and Johnson's approach to party discipline
Keir Starmer’s approach to party discipline is being favourably contrasted with Boris Johnson’s after the Labour leader sacked Rebecca Long-Bailey from his shadow…
How Boris Johnson plans to reset his premiership
The decision to significantly ease lockdown from early July marks a new chapter when it comes to the government’s approach…
Could British farmers block a UK-US trade deal – and what does it mean for Oz?
Will the UK agree a trade deal with the US? Such an agreement has long been cited by Leave campaigners…
How long can No. 10's quarantine policy survive?
Today marks the start of the government’s coronavirus quarantine policy with those arriving into the UK told to self-isolate for…
Boris Johnson's backbench problem
After spending Tuesday afternoon queuing in a socially distanced conga line across the parliamentary estate, many MPs found themselves in…
It’s not only Cummings whose fate is at stake
When the cabinet met by conference call on Monday, three ministers spoke in support of Dominic Cummings: Jacob Rees-Mogg, Suella…
Inside Boris Johnson's video call with Tory MPs
One of the consequences of the virtual parliament is fewer opportunities for MPs to lobby No. 10. However, this afternoon…
Is it 'speculation' to say the UK has the most deaths in Europe?
It’s a grim news week for the government with Dominic Raab announcing in Tuesday’s press conference that the UK coronavirus death toll…
The competitive world of Covid brides
The competitive world of Covid brides
A warning from Germany on lockdown easing
Those ministers hoping Boris Johnson’s return to work will herald an imminent easing of lockdown measures face an uphill struggle.…
Predictable politics returns as Brexit talks stall
Although the coronavirus pandemic means that we are living in uncertain times, some things remain predictable. As is the case…
Why ministers are reluctant to change face mask guidance
‘Will the public be asked to wear face masks in public?’ This is a topic of debate today for the…
Boris Johnson leaves hospital – and heads to Chequers to recover
Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital. After being moved out of intensive care on Thursday, the Prime Minister is…
Boris Johnson moved out of intensive care
The Prime Minister has this evening been moved out of intensive care but remains in hospital. After being moved on…
Keir Starmer's first challenge as Labour leader
As expected, Sir Keir Starmer has been announced as the new leader of the Labour party. The former shadow Brexit…
Will Boris Johnson's popularity last?
Another day, another set of dreary headlines for the government over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. As well as…
What Boris Johnson's coronavirus diagnosis means for the government
Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus. The Prime Minister took a test for the virus on Thursday at the…
The original Teesside Tory
What can Ben Houchen teach Johnson’s Conservatives?
What would a Keir Starmer Labour party look like?
What would a Keir Starmer Labour party look like?
The Budget will show how the Tories plan to win the next election
It’s only a few weeks until Budget day and the papers are filled with reports of the various revenue-raising measures…
Boris Johnson’s lead Brexit negotiator sets out his red lines
What are the UK’s red lines in the upcoming trade talks with the EU? Although Boris Johnson has said publicly…
