From The Editor

By Chris Evans, Editor

The best of The Telegraph's articles, sent by the Editor

Dear reader,

Ministers from all four nations of Britain are in talks over how to allow families to gather at Christmas. However, that small window aside, tight restrictions seem set to stay in place even once England’s lockdown officially ends. The patience of many is growing thin, and that includes Allison Pearson, who's furious about what she calls the “absurdity” of the current rules.

For now, though, we remain in lockdown until December 2 at least. With that in mind, we’ve drawn up another fantastic giant lockdown quiz. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon.

The latest series of The Crown has brought back into the spotlight a figure likely to be little known by the Netflix generation. It’s more than 40 years since Lord Mountbatten was assassinated by the IRA, but he retains an important legacy today through his relationship with Prince Charles. Anna Pasternak explores the truth behind the man.

Finally, Paddy Mayne was as extraordinary a soldier as you would expect from one of the earliest members of the SAS during the Second World War. He was even proposed for a Victoria Cross, but he never received it. Lord Ashcroft tells the remarkable story, and asks why.

Chris

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