When this author first read news of George Osborne’s impending editorship of the London Evening Standard, it felt like respite from the sordid world of everyday British politics. Osborne may have presided over six years of cruel and unusual and grossly politicised austerity, but at least – so went the thought as my eyes scanned the headline – he cannot…
Whether you’re an orange-sucking mafioso or a leopard-print-wearing MP, surely every leader knows the adage about keeping your friends close, but your enemies even closer. Theresa May is no Don but she must at least be dimly aware of the concept, yet perhaps eager to show herself apart from the political game, it is one which she seems resolutely willing…
David Cameron will undoubtedly go down as one of the most ridiculous and bathetic Prime Ministers in British history, but nobody can say that he’s not a good friend. Whether you’re corrupt or incompetent or a bit of both, if you’re besties with Dave you’ll turn out alright. His former Director of Communications Andy Coulson may have served his share…
