Boris Johnson is labeled an “embarrassing buffoon” in a new political memoir
A new memoir from government insider Sir Alan Duncan is causing waves in the UK, attacking prominent Conservative politicians, including current Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Sir Alan Duncan served as… Read more »
Newly-minted Brexit coin proving controversial, you’ll be surprised to hear
In “incredibly predictable news” news, the recently-announced fifty pence coin commemorating the UK’s exit from the European Union* has caused outrage and controversy. But not for the reasons you might… Read more »
The votes are in: Melville House’s books are here to help explain the UK’s political mess
The UK has taken to the polls in the third general election in five years—the first December election for almost a century. At the moment of writing, latest opinion poll… Read more »
“Climate strike” is chosen as 2019’s word of the year
Last year we wrote about the annual tradition that is Collins English Dictionary word of the year, as chosen by lexicographers since 2013. Following on from last year’s winner “single-use,”… Read more »
Australian football legend Tim Cahill to add to children’s book series
OK, I’ll level with you. Every week, we go through the books news looking for the most vital, interesting, controversial and otherwise blog-worthy stories. It’s fun! And the past couple… Read more »
How to catch a spider: Lady Hale, subject of a new children’s book, delivers verdict on liar Boris Johnson
Hello American friends! Have you been keeping up with the epic political fiasco continuing to unfold in the UK? No? Let me give you a quick recap! This July, Theresa May… Read more »
Indie bookshops to boycott David Cameron’s memoir
This week sees the release of David Cameron’s memoir For the Record, the former UK Prime Minister’s account of his political life, including the events leading up to and directly following the… Read more »
Boris Johnson’s novel highlights why he is unfit to be the UK’s next Prime Minister
In true X Factor style, the UK has spent the last few weeks watching ten MPs battle against each other to become the next Prime Minister. Subject to various TV and… Read more »
‘Worse than a twit’ British Politician and Brexit supporter Jacob Rees-Mogg’s new book is panned by critics as ‘stagerringly silly’
Hello friends. Last time we talked Brexit on MobyLives! the UK was due to crash out of the European Union on March 29 and an online petition to Revoke Article 50… Read more »
An online petition to stop Brexit crashes government website due to sheer number of supporters.
You know that feeling before an exam, of sheer panic and anxiety in the pit of your stomach? The dread of realising your coursework is due in and it’s nowhere… Read more »