Politics.co.uk staff

No need for truth or competence: A Johnson victory will degrade British politics

Boris Johnson is likely to be in No.10 by the end of the week. Why bother to be truthful, competent or diligent? None of these things are part of the job specification for Britain’s highest political office.

Labour’s no-dealers need to get a grip

The MPs who never backed any option – May’s deal, second referendum or revoke – now appear to be drifting towards the most chaotic alternative imaginable.