John Major

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a speech on the plans for net-zero commitments in the briefing room at 10 Downing Street. PIC: Justin Tallis/PA Wire

Rishi Sunak has turned climate change into a wedge issue - Justine Greening

Greenpeace activists on the roof of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's house in Richmond. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Serious questions need to be asked over protests at the PM’s home - GP Taylor

A view of the Bank of England , which has raised interest rates 13 times over the last 18 months. PIC: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

A more common sense approach is required to inflation - David Blunkett

Annual mortgage repayments are set to rise by £2,900 for the average household remortgaging next year, according to a think-tank. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Holding back on mortgage support is the right thing to do - Jayne Dowle

'Families coming off two-year fixed rate mortgages this summer have absolutely no chance of matching the 2 per cent deals they managed to get in 2021.' PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Mortgage market could mean economic ruin for many families - Bill Carmichael

Labour leader Keir Starmer. Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images.

What is Keir Starmer offering to Yorkshire? It's time he told us - Jayne Dowle

Netflix’s The Crown theme remixed by London pioneers Faithless

Sir John Major said: “Fiction should not be paraded as fact”. PIC: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Outrage against The Crown on Netflix misses the point of drama - David Behrens

Netflix had previously defended The Crown as a “fictional dramatisation” amid criticism of its forthcoming fifth series.

Netflix adds ‘fictional’ disclaimer for The Crown’s upcoming series

Judi Dench has hit out at ‘The Crown'

Netflix The Crown: Dame Judi Dench brands show ‘crude sensationalism’

Britain's former Prime Minister John Major attends the second Proclamation of Britain's new King, King Charles III

Sir John Major labels scene in The Crown as “malicious nonsense”

Hong Kong's former governor Chris Patten pictured in 2008. Picture: AFP/SAMANTHA SIN/STR

'Hong Kong will remain in handcuffs under Xi Jinping', warns Chris Patten

Former PM Gordon Brown has called for action on the energy crisis.

Former Prime Ministers seem to now have the answers - YP Letters

Crowds watch the action at Scarborough Cricket Club, North Marine Road as Yorkshire take on Hampshire. Picture by Simon Hulme, July 25 2022.

Crowds watch the action at Scarborough Cricket Club, North Marine Road as Yorkshire take on Hampshire..Picture by Simon Hulme..25th July 2022

Deckchairs out for Yorkshire v Hampshire at Scarborough Cricket Club

Boris Johnson. Picture: Getty.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's 'achievements' are charades - Yorkshire Post Lett...

Boris Johnson. Pic: Getty.

Sleaze could bring down the Conservatives just like it did in 1997 - Andrew Vine

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, during the Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Rwanda.

Johnson says it would be ‘crazy’ to resign if Tories lose by-elections

Sir John Major continuers to be hailed as a saviour of the Kurds.

Our debt to John Major for protecting the Kurds from Saddam Hussein – Jason McCa...

What will the Brexit trade deal mean for Bridlington's fishing fleet?

Fight for fair deal for our fishermen must go on: Austin Mitchell

This was Tony Blair (right) meeting Bertie Ahern, Ireland's then leader, for the first time.

Northern Ireland peace and power of diplomacy – The Yorkshire Post says

Town centres like Pickering are counting the cost of the latest lockdown.

Why ‘shop local’ matters more than ever – The Yorkshire Post says
IT is clear that the same effort underpinning “Buy British” campaigns to support farmers and food producers now needs to extend to myriad “Shop Local” initiatives.

Sir John Major and Tony Blair say Boris Johnson is now risking Britain's 'integrity'.

Defying ‘rule of law’; now release Attorney General’s advice to Cabinet – The Yo...

Sir John Major and Tony Blair's legacies are both defined by Northern Ireland's Peace Process.

Northern Ireland peace comes before Brexit – The Yorkshire Post says

Past flooding in Scarborough as the Tories and Labour turn their attention to policies for rural and coastal communities.

Coastal and rural areas deserve better from both Tories and Labour – The Yorkshi...

Does the buck stop with Boris Johnson over the exams fiasco?

Exams: Buck stops with Boris Johnson if he’s to avoid John Major’s fate – Bill C...

(Photos: BBC)

Here’s when the new series of Spitting Image will air on Britbox - and new puppe...

Lord Michael Heseltine supports the idea of a single Yorkshire devolution deal (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Why Michael Heseltine supports One Yorkshire devolution: The Yorkshire Post says

Sir John Major was Prime Minister from 1990-97.

Food banks and rough sleepers, Tories should heed John Major – Tom Richmond

York Minster is a symbol of Britain's national heritage. Photo: James Hardisty.

National heritage: why our past is also our future – The Yorkshire Post says

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab leaving 10 Downing Street, London, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in hospital following his admission on Sunday with continuing coronavirus symptoms. Photo: PA

Lack of clarity over Dominic Raab's role as Boris Johnson remains in intensive c...

Boris Johnson holds his first Cabinet meeting since winning the general election.

North Yorkshire’s many challenges can be tackled once Boris Johnson delivers Bre...

Fleet Street legend Chris Moncreiff has died.

Tributes to Chris Moncrieff, the Fleet Street legend who broke news of Margaret ...
THE measured columns by Chris Moncrieff in The Yorkshire Post in recent times, and welcomed by readers for their authority, came towards the end of a remarkable career which began on the Harrogate Advertiser.

Lottery winners celebrate on the National Lottery 25th anniversary at the Piece Hall, Halifax. Picture by Simon Hulme

Lottery winners gather to celebrate landmark anniversary

PFI debts have skyrocketed according to a new investigation.

How the good politics and bad economics of PFI left Britain with this £300bn deb...

is it still possible for Boris Johnson to save his premeirship? He had to return to Britain from the United Naitons gathering in New York to respond to the Supreme Court ruling on the unlawful prorogation of Parliament.

The advice civil servants will give to Boris Johnson if he wants to save Brexit ...

Do you trust Boris Johnson as Prime Minister?

Why neither Jeremy Corbyn nor Boris Johnson can be trusted with our country – An...

Churches are having prayer vigils as a result of the Brexit crisis.

How churches are helping to heal Brexit divisions – Neil McNicholas

Sir John Major never diminished the office of Prime Minister.

What Boris Johnson can learn from Sir John Major over statesmanship and leadersh...

Former premier Tony Blair remains an outspoken critic of Brexit.

Don’t pay attention to Tony Blair and Remainer has-beens over Brexit – Yorkshire...

The CLA says uncertainty for Yorkshire farmers is growing in the "current tumultuous and fractious political landscape" after Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament in the run-up to the October 31 Brexit deadline.

Farming and rural communities 'risk being written off as collateral damage' in B...

As Father of the House of Commons, there are calls for Ken Clarke to become an interim PM to stop a no-deal Brexit.

Former Chancellor Ken Clarke should have become Prime Minister – Yorkshire Post ...

What will be Boris Johnson's approach to Brexit if he becomes Prime Minister next week?

Tax cuts for rich prove Tories are still ‘nasty party’ - Yorkshire Post letters

Will Parliament thwart attempts by the next PM to leave the EU on October 31?

First Brexit referendum was fought on so many half-trusts that we need another o...

Boris Johnson visits Heck Food during the Tory leadership contest. Photo: Glen Minikin Photography Limited.

Why boycott of Heck Food sausages after Boris Johnson visit leaves a very bad ta...

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling epitomises the decline of British politics, says reader Karl Sheridan.

Please spare us from Chris Grayling and politicians who can’t do the basics – Yo...

Here are the 12 declared candidates for the Tory leadership after Mark Harper, a former chief whip (bottom right), was added to the field.

A Tory leadership field rivalling the Derby line-up does not bode well – The Yor...

The regeneration of King's Cross station, where the new Azuma fleet of trains was launched this week, has been praised by Sir John Redwood, a former Cabinet minister.

How private capital can regenerate our railways – Sir John Redwood

Theresa May arrives at church yesterday with her husband Philip.

Tories have few Brexit answers as Theresa May faces new challenges – The Yorkshi...

Bernard Ingham was chief press secretary to Margaret Thatcher who was elected 40 years ago this week for the first time.

My life with Margaret Thatcher 40 years on and what it was like to work for the ...

How Hull marked the start of its year as the UK's City of Culture.

The Yorkshire Post says: How National Lottery launch 25 years ago was game-chang...

Sir John Major has cautioned against a snap election.

Chris Moncrieff: Tories should heed Sir John Major’s advice over another snap Br...

Former premier Sir John Major.

Time running out to enter Yorkshire Business Awards

What will be the impact of a no deal Brexit on food and trade policy?

John Redwood: The longer we stay half in and negotiating, the worse relations wi...

Do you agree with Boris Johnson over the burka?

YP Letters: Hoping an inspirational leader will guide us out of this mess

Will Brexit take place next March?

YP Letters: In troubled times we are better off sticking with the EU

Former premier Sir John Major.

Tom Richmond: Wise Brexit counsel for Theresa May from John Major, a man who has...

Justine Greening set out her vision for a second referendum in The Yorkshire Post last Saturday.

YP Letters: To refuse a second Brexit referendum is a denial of democracy

John Major and chancellor Norman Lamont.

Secret panic as No10 propped up the pound

John Major

Major risk as aide rebukes boss over clichÃ©s

Margaret Thatcher

Sleeping PM had special headrest in her Daimler