Sixty years of lurching… Continue reading
Tag Archives: Boris Johnson
‘Disreputable men’
ALWYN TURNER on reports of Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list. Continue reading
2022 Politician of the Year (living)
He was once voted Britain’s most fanciable MP, and in times of emergency, the cry goes up: Send for Hunt! Continue reading
Calling all cliches: The most right-wing government
Which of the previous five PMs has led the most right-wing government since the war? Continue reading
Liz Truss: an obituary
ALWYN TURNER says farewell to this week’s prime minister. Iron Lady Mk III or Ed Miliband in a frock? Continue reading
Boris Johnson: An obituary
Some thoughts on the passing of another prime minister, by ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading
‘An accident’ – Wes Streeting
Wes Streeting: a career in 42 quotes. Continue reading
‘Your horse is gay’: The Noughties in quotes
The story of a decade, in the words of Eddie Izzard, Dizzee Rascal, Stella Rimington and many more – selected by ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading
‘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
Lion & Unicorn 