Few appointments have been more controversial than Peter Cruddas for whom Boris Johnson did something unprecedented: he ignored and overruled the House of Lords Appointments Commission’s advice not to appoint Peter Cruddas, the first time any Prime Minister has ignored their advice. So what does Lord Cruddas’ story tell us about Boris Johnson’s plans for the House of Lords?
Writer and journalist Liv Little and Observer critic Miranda Sawyer get notes from editors all the time – now it’s their turn to hand them out. Every Wednesday morning, Liv and Miranda weigh in on the latest cultural happenings, from reality TV meltdowns and art house films, to gallery openings and TikTok trends. Smart, funny, and full of sharp observations. We Have Notes is culture with commentary.