JANET STREET-PORTER: Boris Johnson’s vaccine strategy was pure genius

Boris has blundered his way through this crisis – but his decision to invest in four different vaccines, ordering over 200 million doses to protect Brits against Covid-19 was a masterstroke. That inspired strategy won’t cancel out the depressing fact that the UK will probably see up to 150,000 people (we’ve already achieved the highest … Read more

JANET STREET-PORTER: Boris promised us the vaccination programme would be fast and fair

If one more person texts me the good news they’ve had a jab, I’ll scream. Over 400,000 people were vaccinated yesterday, and centres are opening apace in high street pharmacies, and even a mosque. But scoring an appointment for vaccination remains a lottery depending on where you live. In the North East over two thirds … Read more

JANET STREET-PORTER: Boris promised us the vaccination programme would be fast and fair

If one more person texts me the good news they’ve had a jab, I’ll scream. Over 400,000 people were vaccinated yesterday, and centres are opening apace in high street pharmacies, and even a mosque. But scoring an appointment for vaccination remains a lottery depending on where you live. In the North East over two thirds … Read more

JANET STREET-PORTER: If Boris wants us to stay fit the petty police should take a hike 

JANET STREET-PORTER: One of my few remaining pleasures is under threat from an army of self-appointed guardians citing public ‘safety’ I’m 74, but (providing I’m smiling, not frowning) I don’t think I look it – all thanks to walking. No Botox. No fancy cream at £100 a pot. My recipe for good health is stout … Read more

JANET STREET-PORTER: If Boris wants us to stay fit the petty police should take a hike 

JANET STREET-PORTER: One of my few remaining pleasures is under threat from an army of self-appointed guardians citing public ‘safety’ I’m 74, but (providing I’m smiling, not frowning) I don’t think I look it – all thanks to walking. No Botox. No fancy cream at £100 a pot. My recipe for good health is stout … Read more

JANET STREET-PORTER: Boris needs to end the great Covid class-divide

It’s New Year and we’re still wearing masks, staying apart and remaining indoors.  That’s become the mandatory lifestyle for 90 per cent of the population. And, whatever Boris promises for the vaccines, you’d better get used to it for a while. We – the sensible people – enjoyed Christmas dinner cosily alone or in tiny … Read more

JANET STREET-PORTER: Boris needs to end the great Covid class-divide

It’s New Year and we’re still wearing masks, staying apart and remaining indoors.  That’s become the mandatory lifestyle for 90 per cent of the population. And, whatever Boris promises for the vaccines, you’d better get used to it for a while. We – the sensible people – enjoyed Christmas dinner cosily alone or in tiny … Read more

Janet Street-Porter is crowned champion of BBC One’s Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off

Janet Street-Porter has been crowned the first of two champions of BBC One’s Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off.  The broadcaster and journalist, 73, could not believe she won as she said that ‘this is one for the pensioners!’ on the show which will aired on Monday at 9pm on BBCOne.  She competed against actor Christopher Biggins, … Read more

Janet Street-Porter is crowned champion of BBC One’s Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off

‘This is one for the pensioners!’: Janet Street-Porter, 73, is crowned champion of BBC One’s Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off By Georgia Simcox For Mailonline Published: 22:01 GMT, 21 December 2020 | Updated: 22:30 GMT, 21 December 2020 Janet Street-Porter has been crowned the first of two champions of BBC One’s Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off.  The … Read more

JANET STREET-PORTER: Boris’s barmy tiers are hell for the hospitality industry

Another day, another handout. This time, it’s the turn of publicans to receive a little bit of Xmas cheer from our giveaway government. Faced with howls of rage from the brewing industry who claim that the latest Covid tiers will see three quarters of British pubs go out of business, Boris and Rishi held an … Read more