UK Prime Minister
Total 7 Posts
Why Boris Johnson’s Sunday statement is a conveniently timed press exercise.
4 min read
For the government, a Sunday announcement has several advantages, many of them to do with the news agenda.
Coronavirus: The tactics we will see as Boris Johnson seeks to avoid blame.
5 min read
After dealing with the initial health crisis, Boris Johnson must find a narrative that puts his team in a good light.
Boris Johnson in hospital: What this means for governance of the UK.
3 min read
The UK doesn’t have a set back-up plan when a prime minister is unwell, but there are clear procedures in place.
Boris Johnson is in intensive care, so who is in charge in the UK?
5 min read
To understand what is going on, it helps to look back at past leaders and their first secretaries.
Boris Johnson’s coronavirus diagnosis: What history teaches us about prime ministers and illness.
4 min read
The particulars of the British political system come into play at times like these.
Who governs when Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus?
5 min read
The prime minister has a crucial role to play in coordinating and communicating the government’s overall response to the pandemic but other ministers also have crucial roles.
Boris Johnson, take a stand.
4 min read
Ellie Cooper reveals on Twitter how scared she feels because of the language which is being used in Parliament and the need for decency and compassion before it goes too far.