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May says Johnson abandoned ‘moral leadership’
May says Johnson abandoned ‘moral leadership’
Former prime minister hits out at successor over foreign aid and law breaking
20 Jan 2021
Tories plot leadership revolt against Johnson over lockdown
Tories plot leadership revolt against Johnson over lockdown
Rebels threaten to challenge prime minister unless he sets date for lockdown exit
15 Jan 2021
‘Restore a shared British identity to avoid the fate of Trump’s America’
‘Restore a shared British identity to avoid the fate of Trump’s America’
Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
11 Jan 2021
Lockdown-sceptic Tory MPs in retreat
Lockdown-sceptic Tory MPs in retreat
New data suggesting one in 50 people in England are infected prompts rethink among rebel Conservatives
6 Jan 2021
Will Johnson face leadership challenge over his Brexit deal?
Will Johnson face leadership challenge over his Brexit deal?
Prime minister battles to quiet rumblings of discontent in his party as talks with EU falter at final hurdle
4 Dec 2020
Can Johnson recover from wounds of Tory Covid rebellion?
Can Johnson recover from wounds of Tory Covid rebellion?
Total of 55 backbench Conservatives vote against tier system in most serious revolt yet against PM
2 Dec 2020
Instant Opinion: Conservatives ‘hollowing the state’
Instant Opinion: Conservatives ‘hollowing the state’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 30 November
30 Nov 2020
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British MPs narrowly escaped death in terror bomb plot
British MPs narrowly escaped death in terror bomb plot
Trial begins today over alleged terror plot that ‘could have triggered World War Three’
27 Nov 2020
Johnson facing Tory revolt over post-lockdown tiers plan
Johnson facing Tory revolt over post-lockdown tiers plan
Reports that whole of England may be placed in top two levels triggers fury among Conservative MPs
25 Nov 2020
Watchdog probe Covid PPE deal after middleman was paid £21m
Watchdog probe Covid PPE deal after middleman was paid £21m
Government under pressure over lack of transparency during pandemic response
19 Nov 2020
Secret PPE scheme saw government hand billions to ‘cronies’
Secret PPE scheme saw government hand billions to ‘cronies’
Spending watchdog finds transparency standards were not met during pandemic response
18 Nov 2020
Rishi Sunak offers funding olive branch to North’s Tory MPs
Rishi Sunak offers funding olive branch to North’s Tory MPs
Chancellor pledge post-pandemic infrastructure investment following demands from angry backbenchers
10 Nov 2020
Can Johnson get his Covid-19 lockdown through Parliament?
Can Johnson get his Covid-19 lockdown through Parliament?
PM facing Conservative fury over decision to place UK back under tight restrictions
2 Nov 2020
Boris Johnson facing blue rebellion in the ‘red wall’
Boris Johnson facing blue rebellion in the ‘red wall’
Northern Tory MPs warn PM that their constituencies risk being ‘left behind’ as result of Covid response
27 Oct 2020
Instant Opinion: Tories treated Manchester like the miners
Instant Opinion: Tories treated Manchester like the miners
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 22 October
22 Oct 2020
Instant Opinion: the red wall ‘wants a U‑turn’ from Johnson
Instant Opinion: the red wall ‘wants a U‑turn’ from Johnson
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 13 October
13 Oct 2020
Tories spent £200,000 per majority seat in 2019 election
Tories spent £200,000 per majority seat in 2019 election
Newly published figures show that Tories paid total of £16.5m for campaigning to secure landslide victory
7 Oct 2020
Five things we learned from the Conservative conference
Five things we learned from the Conservative conference
Boris Johnson plans for bright future as Rishi Sunak hints at looming austerity
6 Oct 2020
Explained: Johnson’s offshore migrant detention plans
Explained: Johnson’s offshore migrant detention plans
Flurry of leaks reveal government is considering a series of ideas to reform asylum screening
1 Oct 2020
Debate: have Boris Johnson’s coronavirus rules gone too far?
Debate: have Boris Johnson’s coronavirus rules gone too far?
80 Tory rebels to back amendment giving parliament final say on Covid-19 restrictions
29 Sep 2020
Instant Opinion: Sweden’s Covid plan ‘a lesson for Britain’
Instant Opinion: Sweden’s Covid plan ‘a lesson for Britain’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 28 September
28 Sep 2020
Instant Opinion: Boris Johnson ‘undercooked his Covid plan’
Instant Opinion: Boris Johnson ‘undercooked his Covid plan’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 23 September
23 Sep 2020
Instant Opinion: Starmer’s ‘most effective sound is silence’
Instant Opinion: Starmer’s ‘most effective sound is silence’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 22 September
22 Sep 2020
Conservative MPs to ‘refuse’ racial bias training
Conservative MPs to ‘refuse’ racial bias training
Dozens of Tories to shun course designed to tackle racism as Commons authorities accused of ‘pandering to the woke agenda’
21 Sep 2020
New BBC chief warns ‘partisan’ staff of Twitter crackdown
New BBC chief warns ‘partisan’ staff of Twitter crackdown
Director-general Tim Davie says ‘campaigners’ not welcome at the corporation
4 Sep 2020
Is Sunak the target of ‘malign forces’ in the Tory party?
Is Sunak the target of ‘malign forces’ in the Tory party?
The popular chancellor is tipped as a future leader but may need to learn the art of political survival in meantime
3 Sep 2020
What is waiting for Boris Johnson on his return to work?
What is waiting for Boris Johnson on his return to work?
Packed agenda includes tackling fallout from Covid, Brexit and reopening of schools
1 Sep 2020
Instant Opinion: Tories are ‘filled with Johnson’s vanity’
Instant Opinion: Tories are ‘filled with Johnson’s vanity’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 26 August
26 Aug 2020
Why everybody’s talking about Johnson’s school masks U-turn
Why everybody’s talking about Johnson’s school masks U-turn
PM angers Tory backbenches by changing policy for coronavirus hotspots just days before pupils start new academic year
26 Aug 2020
Tory MPs demand overhaul of UK asylum system
Tory MPs demand overhaul of UK asylum system
Newly formed Common Sense Group of politicians urges Boris Johnson to ban refugees from ‘safe’ countries
24 Aug 2020
Instant Opinion: Johnson’s ‘backbenchers low on patience’
Instant Opinion: Johnson’s ‘backbenchers low on patience’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 21 August
21 Aug 2020
Instant Opinion: young people know ‘hard work doesn’t pay’
Instant Opinion: young people know ‘hard work doesn’t pay’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 19 August
19 Aug 2020
Debate: should Williamson be expelled over exams chaos?
Debate: should Williamson be expelled over exams chaos?
Tory MPs split over the education secretary’s future as PM offers his support
18 Aug 2020
Tory MP accused of rape agrees to steer clear of Parliament
Tory MP accused of rape agrees to steer clear of Parliament
Conservative Party says the unnamed politician has agreed to steer clear of Commons when summer recess ends
17 Aug 2020