Charles III: Why he Britain’s King of Style September 15, 2022 The man we had known for decades as Prince Charles is a stalwart of “best dressed” lists. Now King Charles III, he has played a strong sartorial game in this solemn week, from the dress uniform of a field marshal to his immaculate (but venerable) morning dress. The new monarch has needed an outfit for [...]
King Charles III will need to give the royal family a facelift for a modern era September 13, 2022 It is easy to feel great sympathy for our new sovereign, King Charles III. It is less than a week since his mother, with whom he had a very close relationship, died at the great age of 96, and there is no time for him to grieve or even adjust. Indeed, in many ways, his [...]
Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth (1926-2022) September 11, 2022 Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II - an enduring symbol of duty and leadership.
Liz Truss should look to former Prime Minister Anthony Eden for style inspiration September 8, 2022 In case you hadn’t noticed, this week has all been about politics. With Liz Truss settling into The Big Job, old faces will start to fade as a fresh set of leaders jostle for our attention. And of course, the nation will have a critical eye on their sartorial choices. Truss herself has faced a [...]
Please, end the political pass the parcel and build up our energy infrastructure September 5, 2022 Today the Conservative Party announces its new leader, drawing the curtain down on three years of Boris Johnson’s inimitable premiership. It is the third internal change of leader in six years, and we might hope as a nation that we are now given a little respite. Choosing a lowlight of the campaign is not easy. [...]
If Truss makes it to the top job, she’ll need a different tune to unite the party August 30, 2022 We are almost there. Only a week now remains of what has seemed an endless battle for the leadership of the Conservative Party. The result will be announced on the fifth of September and the winner will then become prime minister and begin to form an administration. At the moment, the received wisdom is that [...]
Inflation has pushed the political vibes into depths Friedman cannot reach August 22, 2022 We are experiencing the politics of feelings, of “vibes”. These may not adhere to strict logic but their power should not be underestimated.
The Thatcherite darling narrative needs to be an election-winning story August 15, 2022 The battle for the leadership of the Conservative Party grinds on. Policy ideas are thrown out like bait from a fisherman, with Rishi Sunak declaring his support for grammar schools and Liz Truss throwing her weight behind allowing more seasonal workers into the UK. In the longer run, though, as the contest rolls towards a [...]
The Glorious Twelfth is almost here! Make sure you have your tweed ready August 11, 2022 This will not be for everyone. But tomorrow is 12 August, the Glorious Twelfth, which signals the beginning of the shooting season. Thousands will head to the moors to begin the annual assault on red grouse and the air will ring with the crack of shotguns, with tufts of smoke drifting across the heather. Hunting [...]
Dodging the media won’t bode well for a new prime minister looking for unity August 8, 2022 For broadcasters, it has become a familiar phrase: “We approached the government for comment, but no one was available.” Journalists such as Emily Maitlis, Kirsty Wark, Cathy Newman and Jon Snow have all intoned it until it hardly means anything – but it has been a hallmark of the Boris Johnson years. Ministers have, to [...]