
Informed commentary on media and politics in an upside-down age, from the former editor of the Financial Times (2005–2020).
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He’s made smart Cabinet picks; now comes the hard part
Let’s start with the surprise. John Healey as chancellor of the exchequer. The media, notably the FT, were led a merry dance in the run-up to Andy Burnham announcing his Cabinet team.
Drop Arne Slot model, copy Jurgen Klopp Iand Thomas Tuchel)
Dear Andy (if I may)
Cool grit not soft feel is the winning Formula for beating the hard right
ASSUMING Giorgia Meloni survives the summer - a good bet, despite the 40 degree heat - she will become the longest serving prime minister in the history of the Itali...
My judgment on Starmer’s brief stint as prime minister - almost two years to the day - remains harsh. He was simply not up to the job. But removing prime ministers like football managers is becoming a habit. Britain’s easy come, easy go app...
By way of introduction, there are many insightful contributions from academics, participants, Leavers, Remainers, pollsters and moi meme writing about the media
Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast...
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Editor of The Financial Times 2005-2020
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