After a rather tumultuous 365 days in Number 10, head boy Boris Johnson faces the date every schoolboy dreads - his school report. Simon Walters enlists the help of school Matron Amanda Platell to work out how many As the former Eton star scholar deserves. Plus, Simon asks veteran diplomat Sir Christopher Meyer whether the ‘special relationship’ between America and Britain is becoming a two-edged sword. 

After a rather tumultuous 365 days in Number 10, head boy Boris Johnson faces the date every schoolboy dreads - his school report. Simon Walters enlists the help of school Matron Amanda Platell to work out how many As the former Eton star scholar deserves. Plus, Simon asks veteran diplomat Sir Christopher Meyer whether the &lsquo;special relationship&rsquo; between America and Britain is becoming a two-edged sword.&nbsp;

No ifs, no buts, just straight-talking politics every Wednesday with Mail+ Briefings. Join your hosts Simon Walters and Amanda Platell for 30 minutes of unmissable Westminster whispers and with exclusive interviews and invaluable insight into who really runs Britain.

No ifs, no buts, just straight-talking politics every Wednesday with Mail+ Briefings. Join your hosts Simon Walters and Amanda Platell for 30 minutes of unmissable Westminster whispers and with exclusive interviews and invaluable insight into who really runs Britain.

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Boris Johnson’s school report: After one year in 10 Downing Street, has Boris got an A… or a C-minus?

The Chancellor sounded more like Sunak the socialist than Rishi the rich banker as he splurged billions to get Britain’s economy moving again - but which is the real Rishi, ask Simon Walters and Amanda Platell. Plus, Simon talks to former deputy Prime Minister Damian Green on Britain’s new Cold War - with Beijing, not Moscow. Plus, in-depth insight on the most important political issue of the week… not coronavirus, but cheese.

The Chancellor sounded more like Sunak the socialist than Rishi the rich banker as he splurged billions to get Britain&rsquo;s economy moving again - but which is the real Rishi, ask Simon Walters and Amanda Platell. Plus, Simon talks to former deputy Prime Minister Damian Green on Britain&rsquo;s new Cold War - with Beijing, not Moscow. Plus, in-depth insight on the most important political issue of the week&hellip; not coronavirus, but cheese.

Rishi Sunak’s mini budget is built to kickstart the conked out COVID economy - but does it add up?

Is Boris Johnson stealing Labour's clothes - or is he just the Tory emperor with no clothes at all? Simon Walters and Amanda Platell hear two very different views of Boris Johnson's spending splurge this week, from his biographer Andrew Gimson (who is a fan) and former advisor Tim Montgomerie (who isn’t). Plus, is Amanda’s fridge becoming more musical than Amanda herself?

Is Boris Johnson stealing Labour's clothes - or is he just the Tory emperor with no clothes at all? Simon Walters and Amanda Platell hear two very different views of Boris Johnson's spending splurge this week, from his biographer Andrew Gimson (who is a fan) and former advisor Tim Montgomerie (who isn&rsquo;t). Plus, is Amanda&rsquo;s fridge becoming more musical than Amanda herself?

Two VERY different perspectives on Boris Johnson's 'Build Build Build' promise

Simon Walters and Amanda Platell are finally seeing light at the end of the long lockdown tunnel - and Amanda has big plans to go to the pub and marry the first man that asks. Simon talks to business secretary Alok Sharma about the Government's plans to get Britain moving again (and whether it's putting the nation's health at risk). Plus, Simon and Amanda reveal what they'll miss about lockdown... including Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty.

Simon Walters and Amanda Platell are finally seeing light at the end of the long lockdown tunnel - and Amanda has big plans to go to the pub and marry the first man that asks. Simon talks to business secretary Alok Sharma about the Government's plans to get Britain moving again (and whether it's putting the nation's health at risk). Plus, Simon and Amanda reveal what they'll miss about lockdown... including Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty.

Boris Johnson’s school report: After one year in 10 Downing Street, has Boris got an A… or a C-minus?

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