06 October 2016 Boris Johnson, heir to Palmerston A visit to Ankara. By Chin Chin Cripes, it must be jolly difficult, that foreign secretary lark. Round after round of canapés accompanied by good champagne but, my word, you have to keep your eye on the ball. Forget a name or say something indiscreet and, bang,… Continue reading Issue 74: 2016 10 06: Boris Johnson, Heir to Palmerston (Chin Chin)
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Issue 21: 2015 09 24: Sex, Drugs and Memory Loss
24 September 2015 Sex, Drugs and Memory Loss by J R Thomas The silly season has arrived late this year. Mr Corbyn was the first to feel the chill blast as his past romantic life (especially with Diane Abbott, now a member of his shadow cabinet) was dissected in the popular press. As Mr Corbyn… Continue reading Issue 21: 2015 09 24: Sex, Drugs and Memory Loss
Issue 5: 2015 06 04: The Fifa Affair
4 June 2015 The Fifa Affair: a test of moral courage by John Watson We don’t have a quote of the week competition at the Shaw Sheet, but if we did, Chris Bryant, the shadow culture secretary, would have won it last week with his question “Is it not a bit embarrassing?” He was referring… Continue reading Issue 5: 2015 06 04: The Fifa Affair
