‘I tried to warn them, but no one listened’ – one man’s crusade against HS2 Transport and infrastructure “History will not be kind to those who, if it is pursued, push through this silly scheme.” It is not far off a decade since Lord Framlingham decided to take drastic action against HS2, the deeply troubled high-speed rail project connecting London and Birmingham. The former commons deputy speaker staged a last-ditch attempt to kill [...]
Planning application for Cumbria coal mine dropped after legal setbacks Politics The company behind a proposed development for the UK’s first coal mine in 30 years has withdrawn its planning application. The government confirmed on Friday that West Cumbria Mining (WCM) withdrew its application for the site near Whitehaven after years of legal and regulatory setbacks. Then-housing secretary Michael Gove first granted planning permission for the [...]
The Capitalist: Misbehaving MPs, right-wing fetishists and a Kate Spade handbag Opinion Misbehaving MPs, right-wing fetishists and a Kate Spade handbag. Catch up on the latest gossip in this week’s edition of The Capitalist 1987 and all that The City might be getting younger and younger but for those keen to understand how things used to be, we’re happy to commend Paul Mitchell’s novel, 1987. The (mostly) [...]
South Bank’s ‘The Slab’ in spotlight as campaigners fight planning decision October 16, 2024 South Bank 'The Slab' is the topic of a legal battle at court this week as campaigners seek to overturn the former government's decision to green-light redevelopment
Michael Gove to become new Spectator editor following sale September 25, 2024 Former Tory Cabinet minister Michael Gove is poised to become the new editor of The Spectator, pending approval from the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA). If greenlit, Gove will succeed long-time editor Fraser Nelson, who will retire after a 15-year tenure. The move comes after Old Queen Street (OQS) Media, owned by British entrepreneur [...]
Election 2024: Boris Johnson makes surprise stop at Conservative rally July 2, 2024 Boris Johnson has made a surprise appearance at a Conservative rally - with just a single day of the election campaign remaining.
Election 2024: Sunak has ‘certainly not’ given up on the Red Wall, Gove insists June 20, 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has “certainly not” given up on the Tories' campaign in the Red Wall, Michael Gove told City A.M.
Election 2024: Michael Gove backs City A.M.’s ‘Build Baby Build’ campaign June 20, 2024 Outgoing housing secretary Michael Gove has thrown his weight behind CityAM’s ‘Build Baby Build’ campaign ahead of the July 4 general election.
Election 2024: Tories accuse Labour of stamp duty ‘hammering’ for first time buyers June 20, 2024 The Conservatives have claimed Labour not matching their housing promises will result in “hammering” first-time buyers with stamp duty.
Election 2024: JP Morgan banker standing in Michael Gove’s former seat June 5, 2024 JP Morgan banker and ex-army officer Ed McGuinness has been selected to stand for the Conservatives in Michael Gove’s former seat of Surrey Heath.