The Prime Minister appears to be burned out. Perhaps we expect too much of him
“Well, Devil, what have you got to say for yourself?” “Prime Minister! A great honour to see you here. Do you want the good or the bad…
Stella Creasy can’t have it both ways on childcare
Stella Creasy is not happy. The MP for Walthamstow, who is also a proud new mum, has been told that according to updated parliamentary rules on “behaviour…
The new German government is already looking fragile
After two months of talks, the Social Democrats (SDP), Free Democrats (FDP) and Greens have done a deal. It paves the way for Olaf Scholz, the SDP…
In toppling Thomas Jefferson, the woke mob has shown that it wants to destroy America itself
‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these…
Vaccines were never a route to eliminating Covid entirely
To understand the effects of vaccines, it is critical to distinguish between three things: their ability to block infection, to prevent clinical symptoms (which may require hospitalisation)…
Why does the Left think abolishing prisons will create a crime-free utopia?
Imagine if each episode of Porridge – Ronnie Barker’s sitcom about life in prison – had begun as follows: “Norman Stanley Fletcher, you have pleaded guilty to…
The Beijing challenge requires a proper strategy
Joe Biden is said to be considering a “diplomatic boycott” of the Winter Olympics in Beijing next year and the idea is reportedly being discussed in Downing…
Britain is already a European-style social democracy
We humans have always been fascinated by rare natural phenomena, whether we tune in to David Attenborough documentaries or obediently trudge outside to witness a blue moon,…
Grab the best seats in the House… panto season has officially kicked off in Parliament
“I see they’ve turned up this week, Prime Minister!” chuckled the Leader of the Opposition, radiating his patented goofy grin at the Tory backbenches. It was hard…
Macron and the EU were too quick to mock Britain’s pandemic strategy and the AstraZeneca vaccine
“We have an extremely dramatic situation. This is going to exceed everything we have been through so far,” said Chancellor Angela Merkel. Her health minister warned that…
‘Macron is not above being bought’: Sherelle Jacobs responds to readers on the Channel migrant crisis
In my column on Monday, I argued that the only answer to the migrant crisis currently taking place in the Channel is for the Government to adopt…
Why we had a ‘Bake Off’ boycott
Last night was the final of the Great British Bake Off, but thousands of fans were not watching. For the first time, there was a Bake Off…
Tasty – and healthy – meal ideas for fussy eaters
I was really hoping for a French child, one of such tremendous appetite and broad tastes that he would cry when a salade de gésiers was finished….
How to create a luxury kitchen on a budget
The kitchen is, in most cases, the most expensive room in the house: the general rule of thumb is that a kitchen remodel costs between 5 per…
17 perfect gifts for the man who’s impossible to buy for
Edwardian Collection shaving set, £216, truefittandhill.co.uk; Cashmere Mughal Rider scarf, £195, drakes.com; Oliver Spencer Canvey robe, £220, mrporter.com; Native watch, £144, nordgreen.co.uk; Cashmere bed socks, £39, thewhitecompany.com; Le Labo face lotion…
It’s time to stop shaming women for their stretch marks
Of course that sounds entirely ridiculous, but it’s true. Fashion and beauty brands have finally realised that we want to see versions of ourselves in campaigns and…
Five of the best vitamin C serums under £100
Alongside cleanser and sun protection, there’s one other type of product that my skincare routine is never without: a vitamin C serum. Not only because it’s a…
Best Black Friday beauty deals from Charlotte Tilbury, Molton Brown, Olaplex and more in the 2021 sales
‘Tis the season to grab a bargain. Black Friday officially takes place on November 26 – however, each year the deals seem to start earlier, and there’s…
I witnessed the real-life drama behind the House of Gucci film
One of the many extraordinary aspects of this Italian soap opera is how little it impinged on the fashion press back then. There was no social media…
Your 6-piece capsule wardrobe for surviving the cold snap in style
Tweed and down reversible coat, £489, uk.maje.com The thing about a classic Nylon padded jacket is that, while it’s undoubtedly the warmest option out there, it doesn’t…
The super-suit looks good on everyone – here are the best ones to buy now
Is there anyone the ‘super suit’ does not suit? From Sandra Bullock, 57, in a plum velvet Temperley two-piece, to Lesley Manville, 65, in sharp orange linen,…
Boss of French telecoms firm Orange given suspended sentence and €50,000 fine over fraud trial
Stephane Richard’s future running French telecoms giant Orange is in doubt after he was convicted in a fraud trial that strikes at the heart of the French…
Wednesday evening UK news briefing: More than 30 migrants die after boat capsizes in English Channel
It comes as the new German government is to make the country more welcoming to migrants, under plans announced today. The coalition led by Olaf Scholz will…
China’s ‘sophisticated’ military becomes first to fire missile from hypersonic aircraft
The US has been developing hypersonic missiles for years, though US military officials are warning that China, and potentially also Russia, may be pulling ahead. A few…
Democrats cast doubt on Joe Biden 2024 bid as calls for new leadership grow
They are concentrating on taking back five key states lost by less than three percentage points in 2020. Those are the three rust belt states of Pennsylvania,…