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The most bizarre PMQs ever
In a crowded field, today’s could have been the most bizarre PMQs ever.
From David Lammy pronouncing ‘I am the Justice Secretary’ as if it were an aff…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Reeves prepares the public for tax hikes
It is three weeks until the Budget – and Rachel Reeves wants to get her narrative out there. The Chancellor held an early morning press conference to…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Farage: trust me with the economy
With Reform leading in the polls, Nigel Farage is determined to ensure that nothing can impede its growth. This morning he sought to bolster his cred…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Introducing... Reality Check
Introducing The Spectator's newest podcast, Reality Check with economics editor Michael Simmons. Like what you hear? Search 'Reality Check' wherever …
9 months, 3 weeks ago
The inside story of Kemi's first year
‘On the day of the local elections, when the Tories suffered a historic setback, Kemi Badenoch went to the gym and got her hair done,’ Tim Shipman re…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Andrew (Mountbatten Windsor) saves the Chancellor
Happy All Hallows’ Eve, everyone – and there is something spooky going on with Rachel Reeves and a property in Dulwich. Yesterday she was leading the…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
What happened at the Parliamentarian of the Year Awards?
There are a few sore heads at 22 Old Queen Street this morning because it was The Spectator’s Parliamentarian of the Year Awards last night.
From Lucy…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Who will 'take back control' of the economy?
Kemi Badenoch continues to look more confident at PMQs – although there are always going to be some easy goals when you lead on the economy. Today sh…
10 months ago
Migration, the customs union & a £40bn black hole?
There are reports that the OBR will downgrade Britain’s productivity growth forecasts, increasing the size of the black hole facing the Chancellor at…
10 months ago
Is the Home Office fit for purpose?
With the news that the Home Office has spent billions of taxpayers' money on asylum hotels – and following the accidental release of the Epping sex o…
10 months ago