Guido is sorry to report the death of Gavin Williamson’s tarantula Cronus, who played a crucial disciplinary role in the MP’s time as Tory Chief Whip. Williamson said: “Very sadly he passed away after a good and healthy life playing an engaging and colourful role on the political stage.” Requiescat in pace…
Batting away critical points from Nick Robinson on the Today Programme, Tony Blair said:
“I always used to say the greatest source of election-losing advice was the Guardian.”