Josh Self

Josh Self is a political journalist and commentator who serves as Editor of Politics.co.uk.

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Week-in-Review
Week-in-Review: Conservative splits and sleaze spell Major doom for Rishi Sunak

Consider this take on former prime minister John Major’s beleaguered premiership, reportedly written as the 1997 general election results rolled in: “Nobody elects a divided party” or rewards “weak leadership, sleaze [and] a poorly run campaign”. In short, so bereft had the Conservative Party become of unity and purpose, John Major deserved to fail in… Read more »

News Feature
PMQs verdict: Rishi Sunak finally distances himself from Liz Truss

It was little surprise that Keir Starmer focussed his questioning on the return of Liz Truss at PMQs this afternoon. The former prime minister’s publicity tour for her new treatise, Ten Years to Save the West, has aligned perfectly with parliament’s return post-recess — and Labour has taken advantage.  Yesterday, Labour’s chief attack dog Jonathan… Read more »