Julian Lewis accuses PM of ‘improper’ bid to seize control of security watchdog

The new chair of Parliament’s intelligence watchdog today accused Boris Johnson of an ‘improper’ bid to seize control after the PM’s favoured candidate was outflanked in a vote. Julian Lewis hit out after No10 kicked him out of the Tory party in revenge for his dramatic ambush of Chris Grayling last night, which saw him … Read more

Julian Lewis kicked out of Tories for ‘working with Labour’

A Tory MP has been kicked out of the Tory party tonight for ‘working with Labour and the opposition’ after he beat Boris Johnson’s pick Chris Grayling to the chairmanship of the powerful Intelligence and Security Committee. Dr Julian Lewis secured the role despite widespread expectation that Mr Grayling would receive the backing of the … Read more

Tory MP Julian Lewis is kicked out of the party for ‘working with Labour’ to beat Chris Grayling

A Tory MP who beat ex-Cabinet minister Chris Grayling to the chairmanship of the powerful Intelligence and Security Committee has been kicked out of the party for ‘working with Labour and the opposition.’ Dr Julian Lewis secured the role despite widespread expectation that Mr Grayling would receive the backing of the Conservative-dominated Intelligence and Security … Read more

Chris Grayling snubbed as Julian Lewis becomes ISC chairman

Number 10’s pick to be chairman of the powerful Intelligence and Security Committee Chris Grayling is SNUBBED for the role after a Labour and SNP ‘coup’ allowed Tory Julian Lewis to secure the top job Chris Grayling has lost race to be chair of Intelligence and Security Committee Ex-Cabinet minister was No10’s candidate but lost … Read more

Julian Clary stuns Holly Willoughby with cheeky panto gag live on This Morning

‘It’s not Christmas without Dick:’ Julian Clary stuns Holly Willoughby with cheeky panto gag live on This Morning as she reveals daughter Belle, 9, is his biggest fan By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 12:58 BST, 2 July 2020 | Updated: 12:58 BST, 2 July 2020 He’s a much loved comic who has a penchant … Read more

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: How Julian Fellowes’ brush with the law inspired Downton Abbey names 

As Julian Fellowes plots a follow-up to his hit film version of Downton Abbey, the Oscar-winning screenwriter has revealed a very unlikely secret about the costume drama. As Julian Fellowes (pictured) plots a follow-up to his hit film version of Downton Abbey, the Oscar-winning screenwriter has revealed a very unlikely secret about the costume drama … Read more

Julian Assange to use human rights laws to fight US extradition after fathering children at embassy 

Julian Assange plots to use human rights laws to fight extradition to US after fathering two children while living at Ecuadorian embassy Assange could use human rights laws to fight his extradition to the United States Legal team could use right to family life with Morris and two sons to bolster case  Miss Morris revealed … Read more

DEBORAH ROSS: Oh, Julian. It’s the same old, lame old bonnety nonsense

Belgravia Sunday, ITV Rating: The English Game Netflix Rating: This week not one but two new series from Julian Alexander Kitchener-Fellowes, Baron Fellowes of West Stafford, and you do wonder if he can be stopped. I’m not prepared to come out of self-isolation to do it, but maybe you have a strong immune system and … Read more

Belgravia viewers gripped by first episode of Julian Fellowes’ new period drama

Julian Fellows’ new drama Belgravia has prompted a mixed reaction from viewers, with some claiming they were instantly hooked while others branded the dialogue ‘clunky’ and ‘excerable’.  Last night’s episode of the ITV period drama, which follows the lives of the Trenchard family, who have recently ascended to the aristocratic society of London’s Belgravia, focused on young … Read more

The true heartbreak behind Belgravia’s tragic opening: Julian Fellowes reveals drama is realistic

The true heartbreak behind Belgravia’s tragic opening: Julian Fellowes reveals ball, battle and betrayal scenes in ITV drama are all based on reality  ‘The storyline is true and based on the 5th Earl of Berkeley,’ Fellowes said  Its lavish scenes depict one of  ‘the most famous ball in history’ in its first show The writer … Read more