Named, the ‘amoral’ British lawyers muzzling media on behalf of Vladimir Putin’s ‘henchmen’
An MP on Tuesday night used parliamentary privilege to name and shame a string of “amoral” British lawyers whom he said had allowed Vladimir Putin’s “henchmen” to…
Right-wing populist party biggest threat to Tories in next election, warns think-tank
A populist right wing party is the biggest threat to the Tories and could cost them the next election, according to a study by the think-tank that…
Michael Gove scraps radical planning law following fierce Tory backlash
Plans have been ‘watered down’ Mr Gove also told the meeting that the “growth zones” are now “definitely not going to happen”. A second source said that…
MPs ‘weekending while Ukraine burns’ by only hitting Russia with sanctions next week
Her comments were echoed by Sir Ed Davey, the Lib Dem leader, who said: “Parliament must sit this weekend, day and night if we have to, to…
This nannying Tory party only makes the state bigger
It’s true that much of the recent uplift in spending stems from shovelling more towards the state pension and NHS – welfare state obligations put in train…
Sir Richard Shepherd, Tory MP and committed Eurosceptic who rebelled over the Maastricht Treaty – obituary
The Prime Minister took the unusual step of writing to him, saying revision of the Act was not a matter for backbenchers. Shepherd replied suggesting a meeting…
Downing Street party attendees questioned under police caution
Scotland Yard has questioned attendees at Downing Street lockdown parties under caution, a leaked document has revealed. It raises the prospect that Boris Johnson has become the…
New election law will give No 10 too much power over us, says voting watchdog
The proposed changes come after an Electoral Commission investigation resulted in the Conservatives being fined £17,800 for failing to properly declare a Tory peer’s £67,000 donation to…
UK conservatives have surrendered to the woke Left
The Conservative Party’s co-chairman, Oliver Dowden, was in Washington this week, giving a speech at the Heritage Foundation. In it he focused on what he called the…
Tom Tugendhat: The EU’s response to Ukraine crisis exposes its failings
As Russia continues its standoff on the Ukrainian border, many eyes lie on the European Union and its response. But the UK’s Foreign Affairs Committee Chair warns…
Priti Patel to strip power of mayors to hire and fire police chiefs at will
Mr Khan is currently embroiled in a stand-off with Dame Cressida over a potential £400,000 payoff as her employer after criticising her failure to get to grips…
The West’s toothless attitude towards Ukraine leaves world on brink of a new Cold War
This is a dictator who is still blaming the West for the demise of the Soviet Union. Mr Putin wants to make amends and is considering his…
Liz Truss and the photos that show her Margaret Thatcher makeover
“This can’t be a coincidence,” says Anand Menon, director of the UK in a Changing Europe think tank. “She’s appealing to the electorate, which is pretty sensible…It’s…
John Major’s speech in full: Read his attack on Boris Johnson
We are living through a time of uncertainty and political turbulence – at home and overseas. At home, we take democracy for granted: we should not. It is…
Flat and lacking fizz, PMQs felt like the open bottle of champagne in new ‘partygate’ photo
It was the last PMQs before recess and… no one’s heart was quite in it. Was this the lure of the fleshpots of Verbier, or just the…
Boris Johnson appoints Samantha Jones as No 10 permanent secretary
The appointment means that an adviser, rather than a permanent secretary already leading a government department, takes the position. Antonia Romeo, the permanent secretary at the Ministry…
Douglas Ross gets birthday card from Boris Johnson – after telling him to quit
Douglas Ross received a birthday card from Boris Johnson as part of a Number 10 charm offensive only days after urging the Prime Minister to quit. The…
Keir Starmer’s record is a matter of public interest
It is axiomatic that politicians should be able to go about their business without being harassed and jostled by a baying mob. The treatment of Sir Keir…
Flat and lacking fizz, PMQs felt like the open prosecco bottle in latest ‘partygate’ photo
It was the last PMQs before recess and… no one’s heart was quite in it. Was this the lure of the fleshpots of Verbier, or just the…
Scottish Tories want quick Boris Johnson no confidence vote
Scottish Tory MPs told The Telegraph they had received hundreds of emails and letters from constituents furious about the parties held in Downing Street during lockdown. Many…
Guto Harri must declare any recent contact with Huawei, says ex-MI6 chief
Sir Richard, the former head of the Secret Intelligence Service, said of Mr Harri: “I hope he has distanced himself from Huawei, has not recently been in…
Sir John Major set to accuse Boris Johnson of harming trust in politics over ‘partygate’
The criticism will add to recent public warnings from Conservative figures on the moderate wing of the party, complicating Downing Street’s attempt to dismiss those speaking out…
Health minister Gillian Keegan apologises for not ending meeting after positive Covid test
A health minister has apologised for continuing with a face-to-face meeting despite being told she had tested positive for Covid-19. Gillian Keegan said she was told her…
Boris Johnson reshuffles his Cabinet ministers: who’s in and who’s out?
Boris Johnson is carrying out a mini-reshuffle of his Cabinet. The move follows resignations that saw some of the most influential figures in Mr Johnson’s administration leave…
The Tory MPs who have publicly submitted letters of no confidence in Boris Johnson
“[There’s] the prospect of a steady drip of stories as we’ve seen in the press today which all dominate the news cycle, and this is just horrible…