Boris Johnson’s political position has stabilised – but it’s still precarious
The PM has been aided by voters’ anti-lockdown turn but the state of the NHS is an increasing political headache.
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Pippa Crerar’s Diary: How my story about the Downing Street Christmas party shook Westminster
I was told it was a bubble story, but sure enough Boris Johnson’s ratings plummeted and Tory contacts rang to…
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Boris Johnson is being consumed by the forces of a new Conservative ideology
The Tory party does not have the will or interest to put the common good before the doctrine of selfishness.
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Peaceful protest is under threat from the new UK Policing Bill
It is unacceptable that the government’s response to recent demonstrations is to give the police more powers to stop them.
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The last thing the government wants is another lockdown. It may have a problem
The Tories believe another shutdown would be a betrayal. But the Omicron variant could weaken their position.
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Will Boris Johnson’s proposals on MPs’ second jobs end the sleaze row?
The Prime Minister’s bid to steal a march on Keir Starmer risks further antagonising Tory backbenchers.
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Owen Paterson: Boris Johnson’s U-turn
As it unfolded, we looked at the government’s rapid reversal over the MP's suspension.
Commons Confidential: Matt Hancock can run but he can’t hide
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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