Ian Hislop’s Diary: The talented Mr Pooter, Spike Milligan’s chaos, and heaven vs Lewisham
I considered starting this diary: “Very hot. Today was a day of annoyance. Boris Johnson has not left No 10…
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The birth of a new political era
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are not the choice this country deserves after three years of Boris Johnson. Britain needs…
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If the Tory leadership race produces an Asian prime minister, we might have something to celebrate
In the troubled passage towards living together in a multicultural democracy, Rishi Sunak’s election would be a moment to cherish.
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Rishi Sunak’s tax cut U-turn means he knows he is losing
The former chancellor’s pledge to cut VAT on energy bills shows he is dancing to Liz Truss’s tune.
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Adrienne Buller: “Green capitalism is its own form of denial”
The Canadian author discusses her new book The Value of a Whale and why markets won’t save the world.
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Where does public opinion stand on the rail strikes?
Younger people are far more likely than older people to support striking train workers.
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Thatchermania won’t save the Conservative Party
It’s not just Liz Truss – Tory women will be compared to Margaret Thatcher whether they like it or not.
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There is every reason to fear the return of Boris Johnson as prime minister
If the Tories crash to defeat at the next election, would anyone bet against them embracing Johnson as their saviour?
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