Andrea Leadsom

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The Observer view on the Tories: A chance to pass judgment on 14 years of misrule
The Conservatives are a spent force with an appalling track record. They deserve a resounding general election defeat

Observer editorial

25, May, 2024 @6:15 PM

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Tories take refuge in fantasy as local election drubbing becomes clear | John Crace
From party chair Richard Holden to Andrea Leadsom and Rish! himself, their denial verged on the delusional

John Crace

03, May, 2024 @3:28 PM

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Andrea Leadsom criticises civil service head’s Garrick Club involvement
Former Tory leadership contender says she would not join men-only club even if it changed rules

Eleni Courea Political correspondent

21, Mar, 2024 @9:22 AM

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Only votes from the dead can keep this zombie Tory government alive | Stewart Lee
Surveys show that the Conservatives appeal to older voters, and support from the deceased appears to their last hope of winning another term

Stewart Lee

04, Feb, 2024 @10:00 AM

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Andrea Leadsom: Brexit checks are the price of ‘being a sovereign state again’
Health minister and Brexiter says businesses experiencing ‘some friction’ should adapt to changes in trade rules

Aletha Adu Political correspondent

31, Jan, 2024 @6:21 PM

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Andrea Leadsom held shares in Barclays when questioning bank’s ex-boss
Exclusive: Revelation about Tory former minister raises questions about adequacy of transparency rules

Henry Dyer

10, Jul, 2023 @5:00 AM

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Watchdog rejects Johnson’s suggestion Sue Gray’s Labour job meant she was not impartial investigating Partygate – as it happened
Advisory committee on business appointments says it has seen ‘no evidence’ that Gray’s decision-making was affected despite ex-PM’s claim

Andrew Sparrow

30, Jun, 2023 @4:29 PM

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Andrea Leadsom: ‘I was determined to become prime minister and deliver Brexit myself’
The Conservative MP and arch-leaver discusses the upside of life outside the EU, serpents in Westminster and the interview that sank her leadership bid

Rachel Cooke

12, Mar, 2023 @7:00 AM

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Oil giant’s lobbying firm provided ‘admin support’ to MPs investigating energy crisis
Calls for greater oversight of parliamentary groups after concerns raised about Tory backbench committee

Shanti Das

21, Aug, 2022 @6:00 AM

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Fainting room only at Mordaunt’s swelteringly dull leadership launch | John Crace
Her eyes welled up as if to make it clear she agreed with herself – and was profoundly moved by what she was saying

John Crace

13, Jul, 2022 @6:48 PM

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Britain’s Notre Dame? Why MPs need to solve the Houses of Parliament problem
The renovation of the Palace of Westminster has foundered amid soaring cost projections, infighting and safety fears. Can anyone find a way forward?

Rowan Moore

03, Jul, 2022 @10:00 AM

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Boris Johnson faces growing Tory calls for confidence vote
Andrea Leadsom criticises PM’s ‘failure of leadership’ as another MP submits letter to 1922 Committee

Jessica Elgot Chief political correspondent

31, May, 2022 @1:26 PM

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