Lord Ashcroft announces he is writing biography of Carrie Johnson

Boris Johnson’s wife Carrie will be the subject of new biography by Lord Ashcroft who previously penned ‘revenge’ book about life of David Cameron Lord Ashcroft has announced that he is writing a biography of Carrie Johnson Ex-deputy chairman of the Tory Party said Mrs Johnson is an ‘impressive person’ The book will follow Lord … Read more

LORD ASHCROFT: Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds must now help me ban lion-hunting trophies

For years, I have been deeply concerned about the plight of lions in South Africa. Specifically, I have lobbied for an end to the barbaric captive-bred lion industry.  Last summer I published Unfair Game, in which I exposed the horrifying truth about what it really involves. Captive-lion breeding operates under the umbrella of the respectable … Read more

LORD ASHCROFT: Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds must now help me ban lion-hunting trophies

For years, I have been deeply concerned about the plight of lions in South Africa. Specifically, I have lobbied for an end to the barbaric captive-bred lion industry.  Last summer I published Unfair Game, in which I exposed the horrifying truth about what it really involves. Captive-lion breeding operates under the umbrella of the respectable … Read more

LORD ASHCROFT: Fighting fit at 103, the Capt Tom of Buenos Aires who left homeland to fly Spitfires

As he cycles along a quiet backstreet on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, there is an occasional wobble. And as he kicks a football at the local sports club, it is clear that his best days as a player are long behind him.  Yet there is nothing to suggest that Ronny Scott celebrated his 100th … Read more

LORD ASHCROFT: Fighting fit at 103, the Capt Tom of Buenos Aires who left homeland to fly Spitfires

As he cycles along a quiet backstreet on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, there is an occasional wobble. And as he kicks a football at the local sports club, it is clear that his best days as a player are long behind him. Yet there is nothing to suggest that Ronny Scott celebrated his 100th … Read more

Healthcare company controlled by Lord Ashcroft is given Covid-19 testing role 

Anger as Tory donor’s firm gets £350m coronavirus contract: Healthcare company controlled by Lord Ashcroft is given Covid-19 testing role Deal requires Medacs Healthcase to provide staff for both lab and mobile testing Lucrative contract was awarded without an open competitive tender process  Lord Ashcroft’s involvement fuels controversy over the so-called ‘chumocracy’ By David Rose … Read more

LORD ASHCROFT reveals 18-hour days battling the Covid crisis has pushed him to the limit

When billionaire tech tycoon’s daughter Akshata Murthy first told her father of her plans to marry, his reaction was typically paternal. ‘When a daughter gets married, a father has mixed feelings,’ Narayana Murthy, sometimes known as ‘the Bill Gates of India’, wrote back to her. He admitted to a twinge of jealousy at having to … Read more

LORD ASHCROFT: How two SAS men escaped from a Nazi firing squad

It was approaching dawn on August 9, 1944 and the seven prisoners of war caught operating behind enemy lines in German-occupied France thought they knew their fate. After weeks of imprisonment, including brutal interrogation at the hands of the Gestapo, their end was near.  German SS men, armed with automatic weapons, led the seven SAS … Read more

How LORD ASHCROFT exposed the most barbaric industry on earth: South Africa’s captive lion trade 

I cannot abide those who are cruel to animals, but the sad fact is that in our digital age, my strong aversion is aroused all too often. I have lost count of the number of people who post on social media platforms such as Twitter so-called ‘kill shots’ of themselves grinning at the camera (or, … Read more

How LORD ASHCROFT exposed the most barbaric industry on earth: South Africa’s captive lion trade 

I cannot abide those who are cruel to animals, but the sad fact is that in our digital age, my strong aversion is aroused all too often. I have lost count of the number of people who post on social media platforms such as Twitter so-called ‘kill shots’ of themselves grinning at the camera (or, … Read more