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Coffee House Shots: Boris Johnson on Covid failures, the Nanny State & his advice for ‘Snoozefest’ Starmer

Best of the Spectator

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Reflections on the Hectic Life of Governance and Memory

This chapter explores the difficulties faced by former prime ministers in recalling their time in office due to blurred memories and poor record-keeping. It emphasizes the therapeutic nature of writing and the value of collaboration in reconstructing personal and historical narratives of leadership.

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