A few weeks ago I asked readers whether I should vote Conservative. Now the question is: should I vote for Reform? The debate in my mind is no longer about who will form the next government – that’s over, it’s Labour’s – but about who the little Tories will prefer to see as the opposition.… Read More »
A month before he died, Dr Michael Mosley told me that he was looking forward to the future. In one of his last interviews, he revealed that he has no intention of slowing down nor is he considering retirement. On the contrary, he was determined to continue working “until they told me to stop.” “I… Read More »
As any South American junta can tell you, increases in living standards occur in one of two ways: real or artificial. The reality is the product of hiring more people, embracing technology, and reducing inefficiencies. But any sleight of hand can create the illusion of it. Printing money will convince people – at least in… Read More »
‘The reason we gather here today is not just to honor those who showed such extraordinary courage that day… to listen to the echoes of their voices, to hear them; because they are calling us.’ President Joe Biden gave a moving account of the international D-Day commemoration ceremony held on Omaha beach in Normandy on… Read More »
Britain is heading for the lowest general election turnout in modern history, with the main parties and their leaders leaving many voters “politically homeless”, pollsters have warned. The warning of mass apathy follows a Techne UK survey this week; This survey shows that even in the middle of the election campaign, with just a month… Read More »
The medicines watchdog has been called for an investigation after a number of prominent doctors took part in discussions about the Covid vaccine but failed to declare they were paid by AstraZeneca. A number of high-profile doctors have appeared in discussions about the company’s vaccine on prime time television shows in recent weeks, but viewers… Read More »
The newlywed Duchess of Westminster is seen wearing her ivory silk gown in the gardens of her new mansion in the first official photos of the year’s high society wedding. The Duke of Westminster and his bride offered a “special thank you” to well-wishers as they posted photos of the event on Friday. These include… Read More »
I still can’t get over what Sir Keir Starmer said about private healthcare. This had to be the biggest story of the week; It was a much bigger mistake than the mistake Rishi Sunak made by missing a meeting of world leaders after attending a commemoration of British veterans in Normandy. As a reminder, the… Read More »
Last week, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting was on these pages and promised to embrace the private and independent sectors as part of his NHS overhaul. This week it’s the turn of Labor deputy leader Angela Rayner, who has vowed to revolutionize the housing market. Health and housing are, by a long margin, the two… Read More »
This year will mark the end of an era in Coronation Street as Gail Platt will leave Weatherfield in what has been described as an “emotional” exit for the much-loved character. Actress Helen Worth recently announced that she has made the difficult decision to step down from her role in the ITV soap as she… Read More »