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Father-of-one writes children’s book to combat the lack of diversity

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A single father-of-one has revealed how he sometimes feels like a ‘unicorn’ because his siutation as a black gay dad with an adopted child is so rare.  Leon Wenham, 41, from London, who works as a head of client relations, welcomed his son last year – who he’s chosen not to name for safeguarding reasons … Read more

A theatrical bust-up – but a deal is still the likely outcome of Brexit talks, writes JASON GROVES 

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Brexit-watchers have long been waiting for the moment when trade talks with the EU would finally blow up into a full-scale row. Students of international negotiations know that a theatrical bust-up is often the prelude to a deal. Yesterday, the moment finally appeared to arrive. Boris Johnson recorded a statement to camera telling Britain to … Read more

He has defied the gloomsters. Now Boris Johnson must hold his nerve, writes SIMON WALTERS 

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He has defied the gloomsters. Now Boris Johnson must hold his nerve, writes SIMON WALTERS By Simon Walters for the Daily Mail Published: 22:11 BST, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 00:21 BST, 14 October 2020 The image spoke volumes. At Monday’s dramatic press conference, Boris Johnson was flanked by two of the most influential men … Read more

Back our farmers Boris, writes ex-Environment Secretary THERESA VILLIERS

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Constituency Member of Parliament Email address Aberconwy Robin Millar [email protected] Aldershot Leo Docherty [email protected] Aldridge-Brownhills Wendy Morton [email protected] Altrincham and Sale West Sir Graham Brady [email protected] Amber Valley Nigel Mills [email protected] Arundel and South Downs Andrew Griffith [email protected] Ashfield Lee Anderson [email protected] Ashford Damian Green [email protected] Aylesbury Rob Butler [email protected] Banbury Victoria Prentis [email protected] Banff … Read more

Rishi Sunak now finds himself trying to pull off a difficult balancing act, writes RUTH SUNDERLAND

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The plunge back into lockdown has left the Chancellor with a near-impossible task. Previous rescue packages were based on the hope that by now, we would be emerging from the Covid crisis and going back to normal. Instead, Rishi Sunak finds himself trying to pull off a fiendishly difficult balancing act. His aim is to … Read more

Bella Varelis writes a heartfelt public message to Locky Gilbert before finale

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‘We connect on so many levels’: Bachelor finalist Bella Varelis writes a heartfelt public message to Locky Gilbert ahead of the season finale By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:03 BST, 24 September 2020 | Updated: 04:04 BST, 24 September 2020 Bachelor finalist Bella Varelis has penned a heartfelt message to Locky Gilbert … Read more

Rishi Sunak: Cancelling November budget shows economic uncertainty, writes ALEX BRUMMER 

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The Chancellor’s emergency decision to cancel the November budget and instead unveil a new winter plan today to preserve jobs and support enterprise is an indication of the grave economic uncertainty this country now faces. Uncertainty made far worse by the Government’s latest measures to contain the pandemic. Rishi Sunak’s surprise autumn package, which comes … Read more

Boris Johnson appears to be utterly in thrall to his scientific advisers, writes Ruth Sunderland

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Driving into work at 7.30 on Monday morning along the M4, I was delighted to find myself stuck in a traffic jam. After the preternaturally quiet motorways and half-empty rail carriages of recent months, gridlock felt like welcome normality. Nobody loves commuting, but for a brief moment it seemed the rush hour and the bustling, … Read more

So that’s how they stopped Covid being a Bake Off showstopper! Writes ALISON BOSHOFF

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All rise for the Great British Bake Off! As cosy as the aroma of freshly baked bread, the 11th series kicks off tomorrow night. Filmed during six intense weeks of lockdown earlier this year, it will see comedian Matt Lucas replace presenter Sandi Toksvig. Paul Hollywood thinks that, despite the high-pressure experience, this will be an … Read more

Heartbroken mother writes open letter pleading for husband who murdered their sons to stay in prison

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A heartbroken mother has written an open letter pleading for her husband who murdered their two sons who ‘loved and trusted him totally’ to stay in prison.   Kathleen Chada, from Ireland, was left devastated when Sanjeev Chada brutally murdered their sons Eoghan, 10, and Ruairi, 5, in July 2013, and went on to receive two … Read more