Why today's by-election is crucial for Boris

Plus: Allison Pearson's mind-changing private GP experience and the 15 most momentous flights [View email online](. [Update your preferences](. [The Telegraph][The Telegraph]( Thursday, August 1, 2019 From The Editor Find out what the Editor of the Telegraph thinks you would enjoy reading this week. Is Boris Johnson's luck about to change? [Chris Evans] By Chris Evans, Editor, The Telegraph Dear reader, We've reached the end of Boris Johnson's first week in office – he's reshaped the Cabinet, overcome Jeremy Corbyn in the Commons and reinvigorated the Government. But could he be about to face his first setback? My colleague Daniel Capurro has [written this insightful piece]( on why the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election is crucial for his Brexit plans. It is one of the biggest mysteries of the last decade: five years ago the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared with 239 people on board. What exactly happened? [Our correspondents speak to the only team still investigating.]( And Hal Prince, the giant of musical theatre whose Broadway and West End hits included Evita, Cabaret and The Phantom of the Opera has died aged 91. The creative dynamo led an extraordinary life, [read his obituary here.]( As a subscriber to this newsletter, these premium stories are free for you to read for the next seven days. I hope you enjoy my selections; as ever, there’s much, much more on our [website](. Chris PS. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are "misguided and patronising" – at least, according to [Camilla Tominey's damning piece]( on the couple published in our Royal Appointment newsletter last night. It's a must read, and you can [sign up for next week's free newsletter here](. My Choices [Jane Dodds and Chris Davies are facing off in the Brecon by-election]( Who wins today's by-election has ramifications far beyond the Brecon and Radnorshire seat – [this is why](. [Children write messages of hope for passengers of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which vanished in 2014]( We go inside the investigation into the mysterious disappearance of MH370. [It's a gripping read](. [Margaret Thatcher visiting the Soviet Union in 1987]( From the flight that marked a turning point in the war to a journey that turned Phil Collins into a star – BA has had no shortage of momentous moments. [Take a look](. [Hal Prince in 1988]( "With his glasses habitually perched on his forehead like a fighter pilot’s goggles, Prince looked every inch the musical impresario." [Read about his impressive life](. What did you think? Please contact me with your feedback at totheeditor@telegraph.co.uk or tweet me [@chrisevans1]( Although I am unable to respond individually to all the emails I receive, I am grateful to you for sending them to me. Share this newsletter [Email](mailto:%20?subject=Take%20a%20look%20at%20this%20new%20newsletter%20from%20The%20Telegraph&body=Hi,%0D%0A%0D%0AI%20want%20to%20share%20The%20Telegraph's%20newsletter%20with%20you...%0D%0A%0D%0A [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Telegraph][The Telegraph]( From The Editor See more Telegraph newsletters [Front Bench]( | [Money]( | [Film]( | [The Bright Side]( You are receiving this email because you are a registrant or subscriber of the Telegraph. Please do not reply to this email. Terms and conditions apply to all offers, prices and competitions that may be shown in this email. For full details please click on the advertised offer. The Telegraph reserves the right to withdraw these offers without notice. To unsubscribe from this newsletter, visit your account [here]( and update your preferences. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it by visiting the account login page. In accordance with the 2018 Data Protection Act, Telegraph Media Group Limited and its group companies are committed to protecting your privacy. If you wish to know more please access our [privacy policy](. This email is from Telegraph Media Group Limited or its group companies - 111 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0DT. Registered in England under No 451593.