Published by The i paper (8th July, 2022) There is delicious irony that Boris Johnson, a man so deluded that he saw himself as the second coming of […]
Politics
Johnson must go – but it will take more than this to restore trust in democracy
Published by The i paper (27th June, 2022) The wedding I attended on Saturday could not have felt more English, the mood more upbeat. It was a joyous […]
Politics
Saving the PM is the Tories’ main mission
Published by The i paper (9th May, 2022) Blackmore Vale was a solid blue ward in a bucolic part of Somerset. It was held for the Tories by […]
Europe / Russia / Ukraine
Our timid tolerance for tyranny
Published by The i paper (25th April, 2022) The president of a European nation gave a surreal press conference on Saturday. The fact that it took place in […]
Europe / Immigration / Policy / Ukraine
Blitz spirit that puts Britain to shame
Published by The i paper (14th March, 2022) One night last week I found myself without anywhere to stay. This was unsurprising: I was in a city in […]
Politics
Who will rid us of this dreadful PM?
Published by The i paper (7th February, 2022) If it was not so serious for the country, there would be something almost amusing about watching Boris Johnson’s career […]
Politics
Why do we end up with such inadequate prime ministers?
Published by The i paper (17th January, 2022) Of course Boris Johnson should resign – and if he refuses to leave, he should be pushed out by his […]
Politics
The latest ‘Partygate’ revelations may prove too much even for the great escapologist Boris Johnson
Published by The Washington Post (11 January, 2022) The House of Commons on Tuesday was aroar with ranting and catcalling and demands that the prime minister resign, following […]
Politics
Shape-shifter Frost does a flit
Published by The i paper (20th December, 2021) The departure of Lord Frost is good news for Britain but very bad news for Boris Johnson. The Brexit minister’s decision […]
Politics
Johnson is corroding the Tory brand
Published by The i paper (13th December, 2021) If Boris Johnson hosts another Christmas quiz, here is a possible question: who was the prominent Conservative who saw clearly […]