Zahawi and Jenrick: a couple of chancing bounders who think politics is just another hustle. Reform hoovers up this sort of political flotsam and calls it a strategy. The Dame can be acidic about the council, but when it actually matters she knows exactly where her bread is buttered. She understands how power works — Continue reading

It never rains but pours for Joe. Kensington and Bayswater has a vast swathe of £1.5 m properties. If the VOA has its way, many will be dragged into the £2m plus mansion tax Labour plans to inflict on us. The vast majority of owners are not rich in either cash or assets….they probably have Continue reading

The Dame hears the very sad news of the death of Judith Blakeman. She was hugely popular and highly regarded. Judith was first elected to the Council in May 1978 as Councillor for Kelfield Ward. She served, with a one term gap (1990-94) until she stood down in May 2022. She also represented Avondale Ward Continue reading