Sajid Javid
The new, acceptable face of racism
Exactly a year ago this week I was at a dinner party when a famous opinion pollster leaned over to…
A feral, all-powerful press? The Whittingdale story disproves that
For weeks, Westminster has been full of rumours about the private life of a certain cabinet member. It was said…
Quentin Letts’s Diary: An apology to the BBC journos who, thanks to me, are being sent away for re-education
First, an apology. Thanks to me, all journalists at BBC Radio’s ethics and religion division are being sent for indoctrination…
The spending cuts George Osborne flatly refused to make
The Autumn Statement on 25 November had long been circled in Downing Street diaries as the season’s defining political moment.…
Boris in the wilderness
His leadership challenge is dwindling while Osborne’s star rises
The Tories must move quickly to recruit ex-Labour voters. Here's how
David Cameron might not be remembered as the best prime minister in modern British history but he will probably be…
The rich have given up their freedom
The appointment of Sajid Javid as the new Secretary of State for Culture has been much criticised on the grounds…