Next boss, thinktanks and unions criticise Boris Johnson, saying ‘shortages cannot be blustered away’Business leaders rounded on Boris Johnson for lacking a coherent economic plan after he delivered a boosterish conference speech that made barely a men…
The Guardian view on Boris Johnson’s speech: no joke when there’s no plan | Editorial
The prime minister’s address went long on gags but short on how to deal with the crises confronting the countryBoris Johnson’s speech to the Conservative party conference was marked by the two traits that have allowed him to dominate recent British pol…
Tory conference bubble rises to applaud PM’s light entertainment | John Crace
Any hint of reality is accidental in Boris Johnson’s Telegraph column-style conference speechNot so much a conference speech, more an extended Daily Telegraph column. One knocked off in a hurry at the last minute. This was politics as light entertainme…
Don’t be fooled: this Tory party is no friend of the low-paid | Letters
Readers respond to Rishi Sunak’s conference speech, Boris Johnson’s promise of a high-wage economy, and the cut to universal creditWhen Rishi Sunak offers salvation through “better” jobs (Rishi Sunak’s speech offers mood music but little economic meat,…
Nadine Dorries’ attack on the BBC reeks of hypocrisy – but it does need reform | Letters
Readers respond to the culture secretary’s claim that the broadcaster is unrepresentativeLike many populist demagogues, Nadine Dorries makes some good points but comes to the wrong conclusion (BBC staffed by people ‘whose mum and dad worked there’, say…
Levelling up isn’t about north or south, or city or town. It’s about restoring local pride | Neil O’Brien
Parts of the country have suffered for decades, now we have an opportunity to unite the countryNeil O’Brien is MP for Harborough and parliamentary undersecretary of state for Levelling Up, Housing and CommunitiesBoris Johnson put levelling up at the he…
Boris Johnson’s conference speech: what he said and what he meant
The PM aimed to buoy Tory activists despite concerns over inflation and national insuranceTory conference – live updatesBoris Johnson let the bombast flow as he delivered a speech designed to buoy Tory activists despite their nerves about the forthcomi…
Michael Gove to push homebuilding in the north of England
New levelling up secretary to refocus planning proposals in favour of less developed regionsMichael Gove will instruct his Levelling Up department to boost homebuilding in the north of England, after widespread concerns that previous proposals could se…
Boris Johnson to brush off petrol queues as ‘change of direction’
Prime minister will tell Tory conference that despite the supply chain crisis a bright future lies aheadBoris Johnson will brush off petrol queues and empty shelves as evidence of a “change of direction” towards a high-wage economy on Wednesday, as he …
Tory conference roundup: taxing times and too much talk
Chancellor submits to big spending with shrug, while prime minister is chided for his chatter“I think you should be called Alok Charmer,” said Stanley Johnson as he interviewed the Cop26 president. It was only downhill from there at one of the more biz…