The battle of Jenkins’s heirs

Where is the Independent Group heading? Is it the SDP Mk II? Blair’s Babes? Or David Davis revisited? Continue reading →

‘Stupid boy’: Hague as leader

A weak leader, an ageing party, bitter divisions over Europe – ALWYN TURNER remembers William Hague’s Tories. Continue reading →

Doing deals with Ulstermen

The history of British governments relying on Irish MPs hasn’t always been a happy one, finds PAUL SAFFER. Continue reading →

‘Barmy but brilliant’: Visions of Thatcher

Everyone had a view on Margaret Thatcher, from Adrian Mole to Ian Wright. Continue reading →

Morgan of the Month: Smith

The man nicknamed ‘In Deep Shit’ is the inaugural winner of our award for being ubiquitous and unnecessary. Continue reading →

‘Not a public-school boy’: A press portrait of David Davis

ALWYN TURNER on the life and career of the man who Tony Benn said was too left-wing for New Labour. Continue reading →

Sulk and pout

Political winds not blowing your way? PAUL SAFFER looks at those who slipped down the greasy pole with a good old sulk. Continue reading →