UK

Lord Michael Ashcroft, a prominent figure in British politics and opinion polls, has published a report revealing widespread dissatisfaction with the state of the United Kingdom. The public desires government intervention, economic redistribution, and support for state-controlled industries, anticipating a departure from conservative policies.

Truss has shown the world how not to do policy. And that remains her only political achievement.

In trying to become a 21st-century Margaret Thatcher, Truss has introduced Thatcherite policies in reverse. She may have sealed the fate of her premiership before it has even begun.

As we are saddened by Elizabeth’s passing, she leaves us many models: a model of duty, of service, of promises kept, of integrity, of unity.

If New Zealand’s opposition politicians want to prepare themselves for the brutal and thankless tasks that lie ahead, David Cameron’s memoirs won’t help. In fact, they will lead them astray.

Whoever follows Boris Johnson as Conservative leader will have a big task of rebuilding the party and then – if voters allow – the country.

The world needs more courage to draw a blank. Intentionally.

Johnson was respected, even loved, for being Boris, the clown-like persona he had created. But that ‘Boris’ character had little in common with the real Johnson.