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Why can’t we give our prime ministers a break?

Whether mocked for a staged snap or forced to return home, PMs rarely enjoy a holiday.

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JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Neil Woodford must pay for his failures

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Neil Woodford must pay for his failures

about 3 hours ago

QUENTIN LETTS: How CAN today's kids experience the summers of adventure we did if Mum is spying on them with trackers in their trainers?

QUENTIN LETTS: How CAN today's kids experience the summers of adventure we did if Mum is spying on them with trackers in their trainers?

about 3 hours ago

TONY HETHERINGTON: I had to warn TSB twice that my 'new' account was a fraud

TONY HETHERINGTON: I had to warn TSB twice that my 'new' account was a fraud

about 3 hours ago

Why racial discrimination is so deeply institutionalized in US higher education

Why racial discrimination is so deeply institutionalized in US higher education

about 5 hours ago

My fiancée has started using that toxic phrase every woman says before cheating… We get married in three months' time - should I call it off? ASK JANA

My fiancée has started using that toxic phrase every woman says before cheating… We get married in three months' time - should I call it off? ASK JANA

about 6 hours ago

NY state courts are blocking Children’s Services in domestic violence cases — and that needs to change

NY state courts are blocking Children’s Services in domestic violence cases — and that needs to change

about 7 hours ago

PETER HITCHENS: ADHD is a fake diagnosis that doesn't exist. I see exactly where this pandemic of idiocy is leading us all...

PETER HITCHENS: ADHD is a fake diagnosis that doesn't exist. I see exactly where this pandemic of idiocy is leading us all...

about 8 hours ago

DAN HODGES: Starmer needs to admit the truth: migrants DO commit more crime than native Brits. This is a national crisis - and the PM's silence isn't good enough

DAN HODGES: Starmer needs to admit the truth: migrants DO commit more crime than native Brits. This is a national crisis - and the PM's silence isn't good enough

about 8 hours ago

Why Gavin Newsom’s wild plans for mid-decade congressional redistricting may blow up in his face

Why Gavin Newsom’s wild plans for mid-decade congressional redistricting may blow up in his face

about 12 hours ago

Contributor: It's no wonder Angelenos are painting crosswalks themselves

Contributor: It's no wonder Angelenos are painting crosswalks themselves

about 12 hours ago

My wife had an affair and the pain is killing me. I'm worried the sadness is going to take over... BEL MOONEY reveals the only possible solution

My wife had an affair and the pain is killing me. I'm worried the sadness is going to take over... BEL MOONEY reveals the only possible solution

about 13 hours ago

JESSICA BOULTON: Ibiza Final Boss can make millions - but must exploit unlikely asset

JESSICA BOULTON: Ibiza Final Boss can make millions - but must exploit unlikely asset

about 16 hours ago

I know the truth about the revolting sex smear spat between the Fox starlet and MAGA tradwife... nobody is going to be happy to hear this: KENNEDY

I know the truth about the revolting sex smear spat between the Fox starlet and MAGA tradwife... nobody is going to be happy to hear this: KENNEDY

about 18 hours ago

ANDREW NEIL: Rachel Reeves has spent like a drunken sailor. Now she's in a mad scramble for tax rises. This is what's coming... she risks tilting us into a death spiral

ANDREW NEIL: Rachel Reeves has spent like a drunken sailor. Now she's in a mad scramble for tax rises. This is what's coming... she risks tilting us into a death spiral

about 23 hours ago

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: So what's the deal with birthday girl Beatrice's new business venture?

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: So what's the deal with birthday girl Beatrice's new business venture?

about 23 hours ago

Don’t let Diddy escape serving hard time in prison

Don’t let Diddy escape serving hard time in prison

Trump is right: US census is a disgrace — but rushing a new one is worse

Trump is right: US census is a disgrace — but rushing a new one is worse

Trump can rein in healthcare costs AND win medical breakthroughs — here’s how

Trump can rein in healthcare costs AND win medical breakthroughs — here’s how

America’s openness leaves Mahmoud Khalil free — to abuse our freedoms

America’s openness leaves Mahmoud Khalil free — to abuse our freedoms

Teenage victims and criminals have increased since ‘raise the age’ law passed

Teenage victims and criminals have increased since ‘raise the age’ law passed

Hamas’ harrowing hostage video: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 9, 2025

Hamas’ harrowing hostage video: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 9, 2025

Team Trump mustn’t let slippery Putin squirm out of a real cease-fire

Team Trump mustn’t let slippery Putin squirm out of a real cease-fire

Blame NY’s progressive leaders for the vile on-camera killing of Angel Mendoza

Blame NY’s progressive leaders for the vile on-camera killing of Angel Mendoza

ALEX BRUMMER: Labour should put Thames Water into special administration regime

ALEX BRUMMER: Labour should put Thames Water into special administration regime

Digging for mineral independence, UK regime change is coming and other commentary

Digging for mineral independence, UK regime change is coming and other commentary

Mahmoud Khalil keeps defending Hamas and excusing Oct. 7 — why is he being treated like a martyr?

Mahmoud Khalil keeps defending Hamas and excusing Oct. 7 — why is he being treated like a martyr?

Letters to the Editor: Science isn't the problem; it's the way that humans manipulate it

Letters to the Editor: Science isn't the problem; it's the way that humans manipulate it

AMANDA PLATELL: The reason for Harry's string of disasters is so clear... everyone can see it, even if he can't

AMANDA PLATELL: The reason for Harry's string of disasters is so clear... everyone can see it, even if he can't

Freddie Mercury's 'secret' daughter speaks out for the first time ahead of publication of bombshell book, saying: 'I didn't want to share my Dad with the whole world'

Freddie Mercury's 'secret' daughter speaks out for the first time ahead of publication of bombshell book, saying: 'I didn't want to share my Dad with the whole world'

Letters to the Editor: Shooting a bear that has already been tranquilized is 'an act of cruelty'

Letters to the Editor: Shooting a bear that has already been tranquilized is 'an act of cruelty'

Letters to the Editor: Why aren't the police stepping in on ICE raids that seemingly defy court orders?

Letters to the Editor: Why aren't the police stepping in on ICE raids that seemingly defy court orders?

Inside Nicola and Brooklyn Beckham's secret SECOND wedding as family feud turns truly toxic after 'do-over' ceremony with 200 guests

Inside Nicola and Brooklyn Beckham's secret SECOND wedding as family feud turns truly toxic after 'do-over' ceremony with 200 guests

We bought a new car with cash... the salesman wasn't happy and thanks to the finance scandal, I know why: LEE BOYCE

We bought a new car with cash... the salesman wasn't happy and thanks to the finance scandal, I know why: LEE BOYCE

President Trump, do what’s right for NYC and endorse Mayor Eric Adams for re-election

President Trump, do what’s right for NYC and endorse Mayor Eric Adams for re-election

Douglas Murray: Mamdani smears Cuomo for allegedly talking to Trump —and yet associates himself with Mahmoud Khalil

Douglas Murray: Mamdani smears Cuomo for allegedly talking to Trump —and yet associates himself with Mahmoud Khalil

TOM UTLEY: As a lapsed Catholic, I'm in no position to lecture anyone about religion. But Kemi's reasons for rejecting God strike me as frankly preposterous

TOM UTLEY: As a lapsed Catholic, I'm in no position to lecture anyone about religion. But Kemi's reasons for rejecting God strike me as frankly preposterous

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews The Fortune Hotel: 'A witless game show set in paradise, but as boring as hell'

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews The Fortune Hotel: 'A witless game show set in paradise, but as boring as hell'

Here's why ignorant, arrogant, irrelevant Howard Stern really had to go... and the two TV titans up next: MAUREEN CALLAHAN

Here's why ignorant, arrogant, irrelevant Howard Stern really had to go... and the two TV titans up next: MAUREEN CALLAHAN

JAN MOIR: Andrew is utterly irredeemable but Fergie is so much worse. Her late-night emails to me say it all

JAN MOIR: Andrew is utterly irredeemable but Fergie is so much worse. Her late-night emails to me say it all

Freakier Friday review: Twice as many body swaps, but this ropy sequel's only half the fun, writes BRIAN VINER

Freakier Friday review: Twice as many body swaps, but this ropy sequel's only half the fun, writes BRIAN VINER

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Prince William puts Harry to shame with his charities. Will the Duke consider what he might have achieved in tandem with his brother after Sentebale row?

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Prince William puts Harry to shame with his charities. Will the Duke consider what he might have achieved in tandem with his brother after Sentebale row?

The AP’s sympathy for Hezbollah terrorists could’ve been a Babylon Bee parody

The AP’s sympathy for Hezbollah terrorists could’ve been a Babylon Bee parody

Can’t get more extreme: Mamdani’s DSA rallied for NORTH KOREA

Can’t get more extreme: Mamdani’s DSA rallied for NORTH KOREA

Gerrymandering is driving US politics mad — Congress, step in

Gerrymandering is driving US politics mad — Congress, step in

The week in whoppers: Axios is shocked, shocked at probes into Obama officials, Kathy Hochul resorts to lies about starving children and more

The week in whoppers: Axios is shocked, shocked at probes into Obama officials, Kathy Hochul resorts to lies about starving children and more

Warren’s lefty alliance with Mamdani: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 8, 2025

Warren’s lefty alliance with Mamdani: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 8, 2025

Mahmoud Khalil admits that ‘pro-Palestine’ means hating peace and worshipping death

Mahmoud Khalil admits that ‘pro-Palestine’ means hating peace and worshipping death

RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine fixation is a menace to public health

RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine fixation is a menace to public health

Mar-a-Lawfare: Three years later, the left’s war on Trump still shocks

Mar-a-Lawfare: Three years later, the left’s war on Trump still shocks

Disarray among rate setters: Has age of 'group think' at the Bank of England come to an end? ALEX BRUMMER

Disarray among rate setters: Has age of 'group think' at the Bank of England come to an end? ALEX BRUMMER

From 'queer theory' to 'guilt of being British' seminars, this is what really goes on inside the heart of government - and why it tells us this sad truth about the nation: RICHARD LITTLEJOHN

From 'queer theory' to 'guilt of being British' seminars, this is what really goes on inside the heart of government - and why it tells us this sad truth about the nation: RICHARD LITTLEJOHN

My loving friend Meghan does not deserve to be called 'Duchess Difficult'. Shame on the foolish royals - the appalling events of this week have shown how wrong they are about her: BRYONY GORDON

My loving friend Meghan does not deserve to be called 'Duchess Difficult'. Shame on the foolish royals - the appalling events of this week have shown how wrong they are about her: BRYONY GORDON

Letters to the Editor: Warehouse party shooting a sad reminder of our lack of progress on gun control

Letters to the Editor: Warehouse party shooting a sad reminder of our lack of progress on gun control

Letters to the Editor: Heat in schools is a real issue. Will our leaders do anything about it?

Letters to the Editor: Heat in schools is a real issue. Will our leaders do anything about it?

The Lib Dems’ stealthy advance

The Lib Dems’ stealthy advance

Contributor: Los Angeles' Azusa Street revival remade democracy once. Its lessons apply today

Contributor: Los Angeles' Azusa Street revival remade democracy once. Its lessons apply today

United Utilities said we needed new water pipes - but £3,500 and a ruined garden later, we didn't: CRANE ON THE CASE

United Utilities said we needed new water pipes - but £3,500 and a ruined garden later, we didn't: CRANE ON THE CASE

Victoria Starmer received £650 tickets for Royal Ascot - despite the Prime Minister paying back more than £6,000 worth of gifts just last year, reveals Richard Eden

Victoria Starmer received £650 tickets for Royal Ascot - despite the Prime Minister paying back more than £6,000 worth of gifts just last year, reveals Richard Eden

Miranda Devine: Biden abused his authority by turning FEMA into a far-left political machine

Miranda Devine: Biden abused his authority by turning FEMA into a far-left political machine

PETER HITCHENS: Do we excuse the horrors of Hiroshima because we can't bear to admit it might have been a great moral crime?

PETER HITCHENS: Do we excuse the horrors of Hiroshima because we can't bear to admit it might have been a great moral crime?