Powerful arguments from ⁦Jenni Russell⁩ The Pope’s right, surrogacy should be banned

thetimes.co.uk/article/140785…

Are centrist dads making a comeback? Hell yes

ft.com/content/c3fff3… via @ft

Labour should announce a gigantic space program (subject to their fiscal rules)

Great to be quoted on Guardian front page today, but just wanted to add a bit of clarity to my quotes, given how they’ve been contextualised here.

In my interview I said there are likely only a couple, handful max ‘urban seats’ Labour may be at risk of losing.

Insanity. A $10bn car? The trend for hyper-personalised cars gains momentum via Financial Times
on.ft.com/43Xfuuj

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The adventures of David Cameron

The Spectator column 👇

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Who killed Liz Truss? A three-part podcast mini series on the causes of the financial crisis that almost destroyed the UK’s credit in the world and shattered the government’s reputation for economic competence. Who and what were really to blame? The answer may not be quite what…

High on my list of 'films that are totally perfect and do not require a sequel' are Moana and Inside Out so I fear this is going to be a tough year for me.

economist.com/britain/2024/0… Bootlicking: a noble art

This painting is over 100 years old.

It was made by a Swedish illustrator called John Bauer, one of the most important artists you've never heard of.

His revolutionary art influenced everything from graphic novels to animated films to video games, and here's why...

The best part of South Korean election night: the graphics.

Ideology replaced the best interests of children, thousands of whom have now been failed in this modern-day scandal.

Such failures in child protection must never take place again.

Thank you Dr Cass for your groundbreaking independent review.

thetimes.co.uk/article/f84bc1…

Words that everyone in politics uses incorrectly.

1. “Fulsome” - if you say someone has given a “fulsome apology”, you are suggesting it was so over the top as to be insincere.
2. It’s not a podium, it’s a lectern, unless the Prime Minister has won an Olympic medal.

NEW: Only 13% of Brits trust Rishi Sunak to put up a shelf, compared to 47% who opt for Keir Starmer.

Starmer also leads on pub conversation and putting out a fire.

Sunak leads only on 'negotiating a discount' and 'solving an escape room'.

J.L. Partners @RestisPolitics

The richness of life is to be found in the Times Obits. Professor Peter Higgs obituary: Theoretical physicist who won the Nobel prize

thetimes.co.uk/article/840a22…

Man contacts police over stolen photos he says were used in the Westminster honeytrap scandal politico.eu/article/westmi…

In my hotel inspector era atm and can’t get over this, it deserved a bafta

The birth of Rock against Racism and the Anti-Nazi League – a 🧵
 
Eric Clapton performs drunk at the Birmingham Odeon - 5 August 1976
 
He singled out ‘fucking wogs’ and ‘fucking pakis ‘ - “I don’t want you here, in the room or in my country,” Clapton declared.
#Defiance

How much trouble is Angela Rayner in?

Blog 👇

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