Peter Oborne’s
Diary
Regular observations of the political scene at home and abroad

Pol Roger and Islamophobia
The Spectator boasts that its summer party is the “most sought-after social ticket of the Westminster summer season, bringing together the most senior politicians, journalists, and political aides, alongside the crème de la crème of the arts and media world”.
Helpfully, it published Tatler-style photos on its website so we can examine how this works.
Tory Leader Kemi Badenoch rubbed shoulders with Rebekah Brooks, chief executive of News UK.
BBC Political Editor Chris Mason talked earnestly to Vanessa Feltz.