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Tag Archives: Michael Gove

‘Sturdy and true’: A government of national unity
History / Politics

‘Sturdy and true’: A government of national unity

Posted on 1 April 2019 by hermir10 • Leave a comment

Do we have a new Churchill and Attlee in our midst, wonders ROGER HERMISTON. Continue reading →

Calling all cliches: The will of the people
Politics

Calling all cliches: The will of the people

Posted on 22 June 2018 by Lion & Unicorn • Leave a comment

Is Brexit the will of the people? John McDonnell, Donald Trump, the Pope and others give their views. Continue reading →

The Best of Lion & Unicorn
Culture / History / Politics

The Best of Lion & Unicorn

Posted on 5 May 2018 by Lion & Unicorn • Leave a comment

Our 20 most popular posts: from Diane to Diana and Healey to Holmes, plus Owens Smith & Jones. Continue reading →

Imperial fiction: Lower than Vermin
Culture

Imperial fiction: Lower than Vermin

Posted on 10 February 2018 by Alwyn Turner • 5 Comments

ALWYN TURNER on Dornford Yates (beloved of both Michael Gove and Mark Gatiss) and his 1950 novel of lost England. Continue reading →

Morgan of the Month: Farron
Politics

Morgan of the Month: Farron

Posted on 30 April 2017 by Lion & Unicorn • Leave a comment

Who got our goat in April? Continue reading →

Sulk and pout
Politics

Sulk and pout

Posted on 5 January 2017 by Paul Saffer • Leave a comment

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

2016 Politician of the Year (living)
Politics

2016 Politician of the Year (living)

Posted on 31 December 2016 by Lion & Unicorn • Leave a comment

Will the real Mr Brexit please stand up? Continue reading →

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    'A randy union chief' - Len McCluskey
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    ‘Turning out the lights’: The 1992 election - Part 2
  • 'The new chosen one' - Laura Pidcock
    'The new chosen one' - Laura Pidcock
  • Brexit and the beautiful game
    Brexit and the beautiful game
  • ‘Lashing out like a dying crocodile’: A press portrait of John McDonnell
    ‘Lashing out like a dying crocodile’: A press portrait of John McDonnell
  • We Rule: Part 2
    We Rule: Part 2
  • A brief history of fly-posting
    A brief history of fly-posting
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    'The best pupil ever' - Emily Thornberry
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    All cricket on the Western Front
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    Crisis? What crisis?

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