The most bizarre PMQs ever
In a crowded field, today’s could have been the most bizarre PMQs ever.From David Lammy pronouncing ‘I am the Justice Secretary’ as if it were an affirmation to be chanted in the bathroom mirror, to t...
5 Marras 202514min
Reeves prepares the public for tax hikes
It is three weeks until the Budget – and Rachel Reeves wants to get her narrative out there. The Chancellor held an early morning press conference today to, in her words, ‘set out the circumstances an...
4 Marras 202510min
Farage: trust me with the economy
With Reform leading in the polls, Nigel Farage is determined to ensure that nothing can impede its growth. This morning he sought to bolster his credibility on an area that the Tories think could be h...
3 Marras 202515min
Introducing... Reality Check
Introducing The Spectator's newest podcast, Reality Check with economics editor Michael Simmons. Like what you hear? Search 'Reality Check' wherever you are listening to this podcast and be sure to hi...
2 Marras 202513min
The inside story of Kemi's first year
‘On the day of the local elections, when the Tories suffered a historic setback, Kemi Badenoch went to the gym and got her hair done,’ Tim Shipman reveals in the magazine this week. Aides insist that ...
1 Marras 202520min
Andrew (Mountbatten Windsor) saves the Chancellor
Happy All Hallows’ Eve, everyone – and there is something spooky going on with Rachel Reeves and a property in Dulwich. Yesterday she was leading the news after admitting to renting out her family hom...
31 Loka 202515min
What happened at the Parliamentarian of the Year Awards?
There are a few sore heads at 22 Old Queen Street this morning because it was The Spectator’s Parliamentarian of the Year Awards last night.From Lucy Powell’s jibe at Morgan McSweeney (and Tim Shipman...
30 Loka 202517min
Who will 'take back control' of the economy?
Kemi Badenoch continues to look more confident at PMQs – although there are always going to be some easy goals when you lead on the economy. Today she pressed the Prime Minister on Labour’s manifesto ...
29 Loka 202514min
