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Theresa May’s latest Brexit speech only highlights the government’s problems
Theresa May is in Grimsby today putting in a last ditch effort to convince MPs to back her deal when…
Theresa May’s Burns Night faux pas
Oh dear. On Monday night, the Prime Minister attempted to show her support for the union by throwing a Burns Night…
What the papers say: Theresa May hits back against Brussels
Theresa May’s missive to Brussels delivered on the steps of Downing Street had a simple message: keep out of our…
Theresa May calls an early general election for 8 June: full speech
Theresa May has called a general election for June 8th. Making the announcement on the steps of Downing Street, the…
Theresa May: ‘I get so frustrated with Whitehall’
The Prime Minister’s office is a small, unimpressive room in 10 Downing Street with miserable views and unexceptional furniture. Since…
Cameron’s ‘gongs for chums’ list sparks fury. But don’t expect Theresa May to block it
His time in No.10 might have come to an end last month but it’s David Cameron who is on the…
Watch: John Kerry bangs his head on No.10 front door
When David Cameron hummed a bizarre tune last week as he walked through the door of No.10, there was much mystery…
What to expect from Theresa May, and why she might surprise you
As Tory MPs gathered at St Stephen’s entrance in Parliament to await their new leader on Monday afternoon, a choir…
Theresa May vows to ‘make a success’ of Brexit
Theresa May’s speech outside Parliament was all about conciliation: she made a point of paying tribute to Andrea Leadsom and David Cameron…
George Galloway’s battle bus fails to rally the troops
George Galloway has stepped up his London mayoral campaign today by taking his battle bus down Whitehall. In an attempt…
No.10: all British flights from Sharm are delayed due to security checks
Following the plane crash in Siani this weekend, Downing Street has just announced all flights set to depart from Sharm to the…
Nicky Morgan takes photographer to task for calling her a ‘girl’
With the press pack out in full force today to cover George Osborne’s budget, one photographer’s day has got off…
If Cameron is deleting all No. 10 emails, who will write his history?
This is an extract from Charles Moore’s Notes in this week’s Spectator, out tomorrow. Subscribe from just £1. In a few weeks, I…
Cameron tries to bring the campaign into government
Tomorrow’s Queen’s Speech will be almost cut and pasted from the Tory manifesto. Partly, this is because Number 10 believes…
Camilla Cavendish to head Number 10 policy unit
As British politics becomes more presidential, the structure of Number 10 matters more and more. David Cameron values continuity, collegiality…
The reshuffle has begun – but the real excitement will happen on Monday
David Cameron has reappointed several of the most senior members of the government. George Osborne stays as Chancellor, Theresa May…
Thick of It writer ridicules Ed Miliband’s 8ft ‘policy cenotaph’
Ed Miliband has woken up to ridicule this morning after the Guardian unveiled his latest election accessory. No longer content…
Whatever happened to Larry the Downing Street cat’s increased security?
When reports emerged that a dog had allegedly been poisoned at Crufts, David Cameron appeared to be extremely worried that…
Gordon Brown’s jewellery gaffe at No.10
Sarah Brown has teamed up with Astley Clarke to bring out a bracelet to raise funds for her Theirworld children’s charity. At…