‘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 »
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 »
Paula Vennells, former chief executive of the Post Office, and the Most Reverend Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury – GETTY IMAGES Paula Vennells should be prevented from working for the Church of England following the Post Office sub-postmasters scandal, the Archbishop of Canterbury has suggested. Ms Vennells, who was chief executive of the Post Office… Read More »
Rishi Sunak’s push to pass an emergency bill in Rwanda has been dealt a fresh blow after a group of right-wing Tory MPs concluded the legislation was not fit for purpose. Sir Bill Cash, who chairs the Conservatives’ awaited “star chamber” law exam, said the bill was not “watertight enough” to get deportation flights off… Read More »
It is hoped Lord Cameron will have the political heft to help mobilize funds from Chelsea sale – Jamie Lorriman Lord Cameron is under pressure to finally undo a deal with Europe amid growing anger that a “world-changing” £2.34bn fund from the sale of Chelsea FC remains in limbo 18 months later. Roman Abramovich pledged… Read More »