I don't have any insight into whether he was a bully or not but he became quite insufferable during his tenure, almost a grotesque. Not surprised that he seems to have fallen to earth. I think his au… (View Post)

There's really no way out. Boris is permanently damaged. People's attitudes have been transformed. He may well (in fact probably will) survive for now. But hanging on is just further damaging the Tor… (View Post)

There is a legitimate "conservative" argument for the BBC. Great, national, unifying institution. Also important for "soft" power projection given its unimpeachable reputation for… (View Post)

Ironically, given who's become PM since, Hurd's Eton education was very much held against him at the time. (View Post)

I just don't think the MPs or members will go for someone who has already lost a leadership election and is associated with Remain. However, I'm sure the new leader will want to place Hunt in a senio… (View Post)