Shortly after taking office, David Cameron embarked on a highly publicised “bonfire of public bodies”, with a mission to eliminate more than 100 independent government departments that he deemed unnecessary. Keir Starmer, on the other hand, clearly sees a place for them; Labour has announced plans to set up more than a dozen. The number… Read More »
Remember when music festivals used to be all about the music? In recent years, the big-name gatherings have become increasingly intellectual, less geared toward drug-using students and more geared toward middle-class families. Polystyrene cups and mulled beers have given way to eco-friendly mugs and Whispering Angel wine. Two-person tents have been overshadowed by dorms and… Read More »
The blame game has already begun within the Conservative Party, as the party prepares to face the most catastrophic defeat in its history in just one week. With seven days to go, polls show the Conservative Party is on the verge of extinction and is likely to have fewer than 100 MPs elected. While different… Read More »
David Cameron has returned from space to say Nigel Farage wants to destroy the Conservative Party, is playing “dog whistle” politics and the Conservative Party should move a mile away from him. Thus the battle lines for the next leadership contest are being drawn. The early advantage goes to elites who say the party has… 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 »
“Silicon Valley currently leads the world in terms of high-tech growth and innovation,” Jeremy Hunt told business leaders last week. “But there’s no reason why it’s so dominant.” But he didn’t. These words belong to David Cameron in his speech at the Old Street junction in November 2010. What Hunt actually said last week was… Read More »
It’s easy for men to misunderstand summer style; Should you wear shorts in the office? Can you look smart and not overheat? How can you pull off a crisp, summery shirt? Here, we’ve rounded up the dos and don’ts to help boys get through every sticky situation they may find themselves in during the warmer… Read More »
Lobbying between Government ministers via WhatsApp should be subject to the same transparency as face-to-face meetings, a committee of MPs has said. But the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) also said messaging apps and other non-corporate communication channels (NCCCs) should be blocked on official devices if strengthened transparency measures “do not inspire public… Read More »
Samantha Cameron’s new collaboration with milliner Jess Collett (left) is a collection of occasion wear featuring hats of all kinds – Andrew Crowley If you’ve ever felt that tingle of excitement mixed with slight dread that occurs when an invitation to a big event lands on the doormat, think of Samantha Cameron. “I had to… Read More »
There are 32 ministers at Sunak’s cabinet table; 23 are full members and nine were allowed to attend. Prime Minister Starmer, by contrast, may have a close-knit gang of four… (Aaron Chown/PA Wire) The history books will no doubt record that after the lies and chaos under Boris Johnson and the economic disaster under Liz… Read More »