Planet Normal: Bruising by-election results prove voters will choose 'anyone but Boris'
The Conservative Party is paying the price for Boris Johnson's lack of direction, empty promises and failure to deliver
Emma Raducanu has everything except experience – so let’s be patient with her
Few things are more wonderful than youthful promise like that of the teen tennis star, but if you aren’t careful they can be easily bruised
If the NHS wasn't so busy pushing boosters, children might get the jabs they actually need
Wasting time and money convincing young people to have a vaccine cannot possibly be justified when they’re blessed with an immune system
All Boris Johnson delivers is empty promises – and his Tory party will pay the price
It’s time for the Prime Minister to come back to the cold, hard reality at which his exuberant spirit chafes
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My love affair with Boris is over
The Prime Minister has brought about his downfall by showing a high-handed disregard for his biggest supporters
A glorious day, even for the prince of wails
The Queen has never let us down during her incredible 70 years on the throne and this joyous celebration with her family was no exception
Planet Normal: All eyes on the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, but all bets are off when celebrations end
Festivities offer a welcome respite for the nation, but focus will likely soon return to the cost of living crisis and partygate fallout
Harry and Meghan need the Crown like Popeye needs spinach
Without a boost from the monarchy’s power at the Platinum Jubilee, they’d fade away – I’d frisk them for hidden microphones, just in case...
Doctors seem more out of reach than ever – this must stop
Far too many hospitals and practices still haven’t returned to pre-Covid services, which can literally be a matter of life or death for some
Bring back imperial measures? For millions they never went away
The Prime Minister’s reversal of European Union subjugation is not a reactionary spasm – this is about protecting our nation’s traditions
Don’t let the Stay Safe joy-killers ruin the Jubilee
The elf ’n’ safety brigade have been emboldened by Covid, and are still driving us mad with red tape
Planet Normal: Civil servants caught with their 'proverbial pants down' in Sue Gray partygate report
The report shows those in Downing Street knew they were breaking rules, but Boris Johnson managed to avoid any new damaging revelations
Stay home, by all means, but do the work
WFH has the power to transform society and create a happier, more productive country – but only if everyone stays on task
Even my dog is feeling the effects of the cost of living crisis
With energy prices rocketing and budgets shrinking, a haircut for a cockerpoo suddenly becomes a bone of contention
Institutionally racist? The Church of England has fallen victim to institutional cowardice
The Gospel according to Woke means white, middle-class people can tell a black man what racism is and crucify him when he doesn’t agree
A modest proposal to save our beloved NHS
“Burned out” doctors want to continue working from home. With apologies to Jonathan Swift, I have a better idea
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