Boris, like Prince Andrew, has become a liability to the institution he ought to serve
I always thought courage was the most important quality in a leader but I’ve come to realise it is decisiveness. Good leadership is not just about having…
China’s Westminster spy is the tip of the iceberg. We must do more to stop them
The word “spy” doesn’t really cover it, but it’s a start. This week, MI5 issued an unusual alert to MPs, warning them that an agent of the…
The courts have finally debunked this Covid ‘corruption’ controversy
Ambulance-chasing lawyers strike again! Unlike the usual type, to all appearances they are helping doctors and nurses. Along they run, with their writs and their letters, calling…
Young Scots defied Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid rules by celebrating new year indoors
The report said that just a quarter of Scots went to a pub or restaurant in the week to January 5, compared to 39 per cent before…
After a week defined by boozy leaving parties, Boris Johnson could soon be planning his own
There was little time for Mr Johnson to worry about what his rivals were up to though. After a 15-minute phone call with Douglas Ross, the leader…
Drop your Tsarist ambition to invade Ukraine or face sanctions, Ben Wallace warns Vladimir Putin
Mr Wallace, who has served as Defence Secretary since July 2019, is no stranger to the threat of war and the consequences of its aftermath. Only recently,…
Woman fined £12,000 for birthday party on day after Downing Street events
A woman who was fined £12,000 for hosting a birthday party on the day of Prince Philip’s funeral has accused the Government of “double standards” after the…
Liz Truss promises ‘intense negotiations’ as UK and EU sing from same hymn sheet on Northern Ireland
Liz Truss and her EU counterpart have pledged to hold “intense negotiations” to fix the Northern Ireland Protocol in the first joint statement on Brexit talks in…
Arron Banks sues journalist after claims he had ‘covert relationship with Russian government’
The businessman said he thought Ms Cadwalladr made the remarks due to “personal animus”, adding: “This was a calculated and deliberate attack upon me.” Mr Banks’s claim…
Russia preparing ‘false-flag’ sabotage operation in Ukraine to spark invasion, White House says
A US official said: “As part of its plans Russia is laying the groundwork to have the option of fabricating a pretext for invasion, including through sabotage…
Sir Ed Davey calls for criminal probe into Downing Street ‘partygate’ allegations
In the letter to Dame Cressida, Sir Ed wrote: “It is now vital that you take urgent action to investigate potentially unlawful behaviour on the part of…
The Telegraph weekly news quiz: Which Cabinet minister got stuck in a lift at the BBC headquarters?
In the week that saw Boris Johnson admit to attending a Downing Street garden party on May 20, 2020 to the Novak Djokovic visa row, The Telegraph’s news…
York MP urges Prince Andrew to give up dukedom for sake of the city
However, one former Tory councillor in the city urged the public to follow the Queen’s example in adopting a tone of “noble silence” on the scandal. David…
MI5 outed Chinese spy over fears she was ‘grooming’ rising MPs
Mr Gardiner had been a Labour minister in Sir Tony Blair’s government. He was later promoted to Jeremy Corbyn’s shadow cabinet and stood to take up a…
For all his faults, there is no other Tory politician who has Boris Johnson’s political reach
More than 20 years ago, Boris Johnson was beginning to be famous. I was asked to appear in a documentary about him. He had recently been adopted…
It’s time for the Tories to rediscover their values
This week the twin pillars on which the political constitution of this nation rests, government and monarchy, took a battering. The reputation of the former was assailed…
How Boris Johnson’s fall from grace over ‘partygate’ compares to ex-prime ministers’ downfalls
In September 2019, just two months into his tenure, there was gleeful speculation among Boris Johnson’s enemies that he might become the shortest-serving prime minister in British…
Pictured: For flash mob of protesters dressed as Boris Johnson, this is a work event
The Prime Minister was said to have been away from Downing Street at the time. Sir Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, said: “The Queen…
Lord Frost: ‘Boris Johnson’s instincts are strong, but he hasn’t been well-served by those near him’
Until relatively recently, Lord Frost was little known beyond Westminster and Whitehall. But after Mr Johnson appointed him Chief Brexit Negotiator in July 2019, he became a…
Tory heartlands turn against Boris Johnson in wake of ‘partygate’
In the subsequent election, the Conservatives took nine seats from Labour in the West Midlands, cementing what has become one of its strongholds in the UK. Late…
No 10 apologises to Buckingham Palace for ‘deeply regrettable’ parties on eve of Prince Philip’s funeral
Separately, Mr Slack, who has since become deputy editor of The Sun newspaper, released an apology for his involvement in the events. “I wish to apologise unreservedly…
Plan B restrictions to be scrapped as Boris Johnson plots fightback
Cabinet ministers made public shows of support for Mr Johnson on Friday, with Michael Gove, the Communities Secretary, and Liz Truss, the Foreign Secretary, giving broadcast clips…
Investors save millions in tax by pouring cash into fledging stocks
Investors have put a record £580m into venture capital trusts so far this tax year, more than double the £280m they had invested at this point in…
Questor: inflation to hit 7pc but the gold price is becalmed – what’s going on?
Is gold the dog that refuses to bark in the current bout of inflation? The news on the cost of living continues to worsen but the precious…
‘Now Facebook is Meta, I’m thinking about selling’
Which companies could perform well if inflation persists? First, we look at companies with superior pricing power. A good example is Microsoft, one of our top 10…