'My raucous lunch with JK Rowling'

Plus: Putin's most realistic replacement, why Epstein called Prince Andrew a 'useful idiot', and what's really causing your headache [View in browser]( Thursday April 14 2022 [The Telegraph]( By Chris Evans, EDITOR Dear Reader, In unveiling his [radical immigration blueprint]( today, Boris Johnson seeks to relaunch his premiership after a backlash over 'partygate'. However, with the prospect of further fines, his woes are far from over. Lord Frost, the former Brexit minister, outlines [two things the Prime Minister must do to survive the scandal](. As [heartbreaking tales of terrible violence]( in Ukraine continue to emerge, Vladimir Putin's arch critic, Alexei Navalny, is in solitary confinement as a political prisoner. His right hand woman, Maria Pevchikh, spoke to Gordon Rayner to explain Navalny’s shocking brush with death and [why he is next in line for president](. Our exclusive final extract from former magazine editor Tina Brown's revealing new book on the Royal family is another gripping read. In this instalment, Tina discloses the unflattering way [Jeffrey Epstein described Prince Andrew in private](. There was keen interest in a so-called "gender wars" lunch hosted by JK Rowling, with differing accounts as to why it took place. Telegraph columnist Suzanne Moore – who was one of the invitees – has [the inside story on what actually happened](. Finally, changeable weather can make deciding what to wear particularly tricky. Our fashion team offers [spring style solutions for both men and women](. As you wind down over the bank holiday weekend, David Cox has some helpful health advice on [how to avoid the most common forms of headache](. Chris PS: Don't miss out on our Spring Offer - you'll gain a year of unlimited access to The Telegraph's website and app for only £29, plus a free Telegraph notebook. [Subscribe now.]( My Choices [Boris Johnson]( ‘What Boris Johnson must do if he is ever to recover from partygate.’ [David Frost argues the scandal is far from over.]( [Maria Pevchikh]( ‘Putin could be gone tomorrow – and there is a realistic alternative.’ Maria Pevchikh on [introducing the world to the Russian leader's most effective opponent](. [Prince Andrew]( ‘Jeffrey Epstein told people that Prince Andrew was an idiot – but a useful one.’ Tina Brown dissects [the character flaws of the Duke of York](. [Clockwise from far left: Professor Kathleen Stock; Maya Forstater; Allison Bailey; Helen Joyce; Liane Timmermann; Julie Bindel; Suzanne Moore; JK Rowling; Angela C Wild]( The truth about my raucous lunch with JK Rowling. Suzanne Moore reveals [what really happened at the 'gender wars' lunch thrown by the author](. [Models in ME+EM clothing]( All your warm weather style dilemmas sorted. A sunny Easter weekend brings with it a host of quandaries – [we guide you through](. [Illustration of brain]( What’s really causing your headache – [and how to treat it](. What did you think? Let us know how we're doing using the feedback button below 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. [Send feedback](mailto:Totheeditor@telegraph.co.uk) We hope you enjoyed our newsletter. If you have questions or feedback, please visit our [help page](. If you have questions about your Telegraph subscription, including delivery issues or technical ones, [please visit this page]( and contact us that way. If you would like a letter to the Editor published in The Telegraph, email it to [dtletters@telegraph.co.uk.](mailto:dtletters@telegraph.co.uk) Please include name, address, work and home telephone numbers. See more Telegraph newsletters [News Headlines]( | [Cookbook]( | [Cars]( | [Good News]( We have sent you this email because you have either asked us to or because we think it will interest you. [Unsubscribe]( | [Update your preferences]( For any other questions, please visit our help page [here](. Any offers included in this email come with their own Terms and Conditions, which you can see by clicking on the offer link. We may withdraw offers without notice. Telegraph Media Group Limited or its group companies - 111 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0DT. Registered in England under No 451593.