The story of a decade, in the words of Eddie Izzard, Dizzee Rascal, Stella Rimington and many more – selected by ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Boris Johnson
‘Slowly masticating’: The words of Boris Johnson
Some quotes from the days when Boris Johnson was the court jester at the Palace of Westminster. Continue reading
This is not America
In foreign affairs there’s only one question that matters: Are you on the right side of history? Continue reading
2020 Politician of the Year (dead)
Boris Johnson has chosen the wrong lodestar. He should look to an earlier wartime premier. Continue reading
2020 Politician of the Year (decomposing)
The return of our award for the politician throwing it all away. Continue reading
‘I’m quite cool’ – Sadiq Khan
Mayor Sadiq Khan: a career in 55 quotes. Continue reading
Never too Sunak
Rishi Sunak has risen without trace. How should Boris Johnson respond, wonders PAUL SAFFER. Continue reading
A whisper to the wise
Prime ministers’ sidekicks – do they always have to cause so much trouble? asks PAUL SAFFER Continue reading
Calling all cliches: Never the same again
Nothing will ever be the same again. Nothing has ever been the same again. Continue reading
Ancient liberties placed in pawn
Have we been here before? asks ROGER HERMISTON. For 2020, read 1940… Continue reading
Politician of the Decade (living)
Our award for the most significant British politician of the 2010s. Continue reading
A bad night for Labour
The general election – how was it for Jeremy Corbyn? Continue reading
Lion & Unicorn 