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Daisy Thompson
Daisy Thompson is a distinguished parliamentary sketchwriter and columnist known for her razor-sharp verbal cartoons of Westminster life. Colleagues describe her prose as theatrical yet elegantly acerbic, capturing the absurdities of political performance through vivid character portraits and ironic contrasts. She has built a reputation for transforming dry Commons proceedings into sparkling, memorable miniatures that blend insider observation with mischievous wit, making her essential reading for anyone seeking the true flavour of British political theatre.
Latest articles
Starmer's peerage pantomime dumps Sadiq Khan into the very chamber he once wanted to scrap
Sir Keir Starmer announced 26 new life peerages on 16 July 2026, including 16 for Labour.
Parliament wakes up to the home front, but will it act before the balloons go up?
The House of Commons Defence Committee launched an inquiry on 16 July 2026 into the UK’s resilience under Nato Article 3 obligations and the promised Defence Readiness Bill.
Starmer's theatrical exit exposes Labour's revolving door of dashed hopes
Keir Starmer declared the end of his political journey during his final PMQs on 15 July 2026, receiving a standing ovation from Labour MPs.