The appointment of Sir Philip Green to head a review of government spending was like “putting Herod in charge of a creche”, according to TUC deputy general-secretary Frances O’Grady... more
The Prime Minister was immediately heard pointing the finger at “Sue” — understood to be Sue Nye, his long-standing and ultra-loyal No10 gatekeeper... more
City Comment: It is amusing to hear George Osborne warning the Chancellor not to use next week’s Budget for a pre-election bribe, because that is exactly what the Tories did in 1992... more
New Tories, New Danger. Gordon Brown may not yet be printing posters depicting David Cameron with demon eyes, but Labour’s “fear factor” strategy for the next general election is now clear.... more
Video: It was evident from those who packed Southwark Cathedral for a celebration of the life of Sir John Mortimer that the playwright, barrister and creator of Rumpole of the Bailey, was very much loved by all... more
Thousands of teachers, transport and council workers would be put in fear of losing their jobs under election tactics which Labour may deploy against the Tories... more
If England, according to Oscar Wilde, is the native land of the hypocrite, then the contortions achieved by former Left-wing supporters of state education in order to justify sending their kids to private schools have to be some of that land's most curious rituals. When I was a child in London my parents schooled me privately to begin with, and then when the inherited dosh ran out sent me to a state school. It was at that point that my mother began to trumpet her great belief in comprehensives. Even aged 13, I couldn't help seeing hypocrisy in this. ... more
I hope and expect that Portsmouth will prevail by a single goal in what promises to be a cagey, disjointed, ugly, massively tense and riveting game... more
Neil Kinnock's famously damning view of the Mayor holds true: take a closer look and you find he is not the great hope for social justice he purports to be... more
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe today admitted his West End debut - in which he appeared nude in front of a packed first night audience - was a terrifying experience.... more
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