Boris Johnson was defended against a blistering claim from his predecessor that he lacks ‘global moral leadership’ today – just hours before he refused to accuse China of genocide against its Uighur Muslim minority. Home Secretary Priti Patel leapt to the Prime Minister’s defence today after a coruscating broadside from Theresa May. Mrs May accused … Read more
Tory revolt over lockdown: Influential backbencher Steve Baker orders Boris to ‘lift restrictions soon, or face leadership challenge’ as he demands a ‘guarantee’ there won’t be same restrictions ‘next winter’ Steve Baker has written to Tories to urge them to register lockdown opposition He has told Boris Johnson to ditch the strategy of repeated Covid … Read more
Beyond Possible Nimsdai Purja Hodder & Stoughton £20 Rating: We all know that Everest is the highest mountain in the world, but … Read more
Jeremy Corbyn’s allies are ‘considering a challenge’ to Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership because Labour members are so ‘demoralised’ Ian Lavery, one of Mr Corbyn’s allies, claimed members were so ‘demoralised’ The former Labour leader’s 19-day suspension was lifted on Tuesday by a panel Sir Keir did not restore whip, meaning he will continue sitting as independent … Read more
MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Playground scuffles must end. And firm leadership begin By Mail on Sunday Comment for the Daily Mail Published: 01:29 GMT, 15 November 2020 | Updated: 01:32 GMT, 15 November 2020 With all the grace and decorum of a playground scuffle over lunch money, several of the unelected men and women who … Read more
He has been dubbed the King in the North, but Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham – today accused of holding the government to ransom over coronavirus – has not always wielded such power, despite a life in politics. Burnham, who turned 50 in January, has been centre stage this week, earning himself the Game … Read more
Meghan Markle may no longer have official royal status but she seems determined to claim a crown of her own making – as queen of the virtual summit. The 39-year-old is set to take part in yet another online event this week – the Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Next Gen Virtual Summit – during which … Read more
Entire leadership of Britain’s biggest Muslim charity QUITS in antisemitism row after it replaced disgraced trustee with director who branded terrorists ‘heroes’ and shared social media posts glorifying attacks on ‘Zionist enemy’ Israel Entire board of charity Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) are to resign today Trustee and director posts call terrorists ‘heroes’ and Israel the … Read more
Good practise for the public speaking career! Meghan Markle is announced as a keynote speaker at the Girl Up campaign’s online leadership summit alongside Michelle Obama and Priyanka Chopra Duchess, 38, will be keynote speaker at the online leadership summit next week The Girl Up campaign group’s motto is ‘uniting girls to change the world’ … Read more
Sadiq Khan admitted he has failed to provide ‘proper leadership’ as he opens up about how lockdown has affected his mental health. The London Mayor said that he was used to stressful situations, but the past 10 or 11 weeks had been ‘the hardest of [his] professional life, in relation to the loneliness’. ‘I’ve found it … Read more