HENRY DEEDES watches Jeremy Corbyn’s last PMQs 

At precisely 1pm as Sir Lindsay Hoyle called time on Prime Minister’s Questions, Jeremy Corbyn uncrossed his legs, wrinkled his nose and breathed a little sigh of relief. He stood slowly, the old knees creaking a tad, before lugubriously making his way toward the exit, hovering briefly by the Speaker’s chair– no handshakes of course … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Henry Deedes on reluctant Boris Johnson speech

Boris Johnson’s sombre television address last night marked a moment in this nation’s life which all who watched it are likely to remember for as long as they live.  In what amounts to a dramatic escalation, the measures he unveiled surpass many of the restrictions introduced in the dark days of World War II.  The … Read more

Self-isolators screamed at the TV: HENRY DEEDES watches the speech Boris Johnson didn’t want to make

Boris Johnson’s sombre television address last night marked a moment in this nation’s life which all who watched it are likely to remember for as long as they live.  In what amounts to a dramatic escalation, the measures he unveiled surpass many of the restrictions introduced in the dark days of World War II.  The … Read more

Denise Richards is ‘gutted and devastated’ over the loss of her family’s 15-year-old dog Henry

Denise Richards is currently mourning the loss of her 15-year-old dog Henry. ‘I miss you terribly already …. we love you our boy. Home will never be the same without you,’ captioned the 49-year-old actress who took to Instagram on Sunday to announce the passing of her precious Pug. Along with her words, Richards showcased … Read more

HENRY DEEDES: Chancellor Rishi Sunak has nitrogen in his blood… but oozes compassion 

Tennis aficionados used to insist that Bjorn Borg had ice in his blood.  The bigger the challenge, it was said, the better the Swede used to play.  Judging by his appearances over the past week, we must therefore assume that through Rishi Sunak’s bulging veins flows nothing but pure liquid nitrogen.  For the third time … Read more

HENRY DEEDES: Chancellor Rishi Sunak has nitrogen in his blood… but oozes compassion 

Tennis aficionados used to insist that Bjorn Borg had ice in his blood.  The bigger the challenge, it was said, the better the Swede used to play.  Judging by his appearances over the past week, we must therefore assume that through Rishi Sunak’s bulging veins flows nothing but pure liquid nitrogen.  For the third time … Read more