The price of being thought business-minded is that it reflects particularly badly on Tory ministers when the private sector gets it wrong.
Even the hard Left now admit that the claim that people are happy to pay more is hollow. Their answer? Harness the politics of envy and division.
The man who rose to prominence through a ruthless pursuit of what worked has now descended into just saying whatever makes him feel important.
“I very much look forward to working alongside you again when you are back to full health,” she replies.
Despite having fewer MPs, and despite all the talk of fighting back online, the Opposition is still much more active on the social platform.
Fresh research bolsters ConservativeHome’s case for a new Chairman and urgent Party reform – and offers a glimmer of hope.
Altogether, 31 per cent of Conservative Party member respondents foresee Labour taking power – be it by coalition, minority government, or an outright majority.
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The former Chancellor might have apologised for his alleged ‘freezer bags’ comment, but his vendetta has not been forgotten.
In normal times Diane Abbott’s miscalculation on the cost of police, or Tim Farron’s “smell my spaniel” moment, might have won. But not this year.
The new MP for Saffron Walden has swiftly begun to make a name for herself.
From a strong field, the Prime Minister’s historic speech on Brexit carries the day.
Then as now, the United Kingdom is undermining its reputation and interests abroad by supporting an ally engaged in war crimes.
Even had he been found completely guilty of all allegations, it still wouldn’t be acceptable for the police in misuse their powers in this way.
It’s easy to demand more, or for unscrupulous firms to wail at being reined in. But to govern is to decide.