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As a Tory, I say things are looking up. Farage is fading, and the looming threat to No 10 is called Kemi

As a Tory, I say things are looking up. Farage is fading, and the looming threat to No 10 is called Kemi

Something is afoot. The bookies can feel it. “Badenoch overtakes Farage as favourite to be next prime minister,” was the word from betting website...

07.08.2026 10

The Guardian

Simon Hart

Sometimes MPs must be whipped

Andy Burnham’s plan sounds rather decent, removing the fear factor from whipping and replacing it with a softer, cuddlier function. The whips office...

13.07.2026 10

The Spectator

Simon Hart

I witnessed the dying days of Boris Johnson’s premiership. Keir Starmer’s position is uncannily similar

Sitting at the back of the public gallery watching Olly Robbins give his evidence to the foreign affairs select committee hearing on Tuesday felt...

25.04.2026 20

The Guardian

Simon Hart

As Tory after Tory defects to Nigel Farage, I say this: be careful which turncoats you wish for

19.12.2025 30

The Guardian

Simon Hart

I’ve seen reshuffles from the inside, and I know why Starmer won’t sack Rachel Reeves – even though he should

09.09.2025 10

The Guardian

Simon Hart