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A new survey shows a strong link between trusting the prime minister and trusting the government, Parliament and political parties.
The ‘world of superlatives’ occupied by Waugh and the Bright Young Things is alive and well today in Westminster.
Whether Boris Johnson’s wife did something wrong can be debated – but placing her at the centre of the ‘partygate’ story is to let the Prime Minister off the hook.
In the UK, there is very little to stop a leader who doesn’t care to comply with unwritten norms.
The prime minister seized on Sue Gray’s warnings about structural problems in government, avoiding the bigger ethical questions raised by her report.
Sue Gray’s “update” reveals that 16 separate incidents have been investigated as part of inquiries into the behaviour of government staff during pandemic lockdowns.
Recent allegations suggest the line towards blackmail has been breached too frequently, and MPs are no longer afraid to speak out.
Sue Gray won’t rule on whether the prime minister has broken the law but her report could triggers a vote of no confidence in his leadership.
Polling trends suggest more letters could make their way to the 1922 Committee.
The Downing Street party scandals have presented numerous linguistic puzzles to explore.
The investigation into Downing Street parties has no power to bring the Prime Minister down. But it may still provide the ammunition that brings Boris Johnson’s government to an end.
Data gathered from people’s phones paints a picture of a heavily restricted life.
Boris Johnson’s arguments fall down in several key ways.
He’s sort of sorry – but the caveats are key.
The Conservative Party isn’t polling too badly, all things considered, so MPs may think it’s time to boot out the prime minister.
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Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex
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125th Anniversary Chair and Professor of Politics and Public Policy at the University of Birmingham, University of Sheffield
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