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Truth to power – the ability to hold those in the very highest office to account – is one of the many privileges of living in a democracy. It takes persistence, strength, the ability to speak freely and, above all, time. But last week justice was finally served – despite an avalanche of opportunities in the months that preceded – and our Prime Minister was held to account. This isn’t just a win for those who felt betrayed by Boris Johnson over Partygate or the many lies that shrouded it, it is a win for democracy, for navigating life with a strong moral compass and for living by the values as a society we teach so young: “Do the right thing”. In a world of wrongs, where each month of…

fashion For a destination wedding or alfresco drinks, a green dress will be your hero piece this summer It all started with an ‘I do’. Well, several ‘I dos’. As wedding season kicked off in celebratory style, amid the usual abundance of florals, Stylist’s fashion and beauty features director Billie Bhatia spotted an unexpected standout colour: green. But it’s not just occasionwear that has seen an influx of verdant hues. From floaty pistachio beach dresses to neon bodycon minis, this is a colour that works for everyone and every occasion. Less in-your-face than block pink or orange, green – a shade so widespread in nature – is more subtle, but no less statement-making. We can trace the roots of the trend back to last summer, when ‘Bottega green’ –…

beauty Pattern Beauty has landed in the UK, but do the products really perform? Features editor Meena Alexander tests summer’s biggest haircare drop If you have curly, coily or kinky hair, chances are you’ve been on The Journey. A painstaking process involving entire Sundays spent watching YouTube tutorials, tracking down products in out-of-the-way specialist shops and attempting elaborate routines to figure out just what works best for you. I’ve lost weeks of my life to this cycle of trial and error. So when Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden Globe-winning actor and patron saint of bouncy curls, announced that she was launching a haircare range to change the game, I was first in line. With a pledge to do for hair what Fenty did for make-up, Pattern aims to make the beauty…

food Stylist’s Holly Bullock samples the must-order pastries at Toklas Q: What happened when the founders of Frieze art fair set their sights on patisserie? A: Toklas Bakery, the central London staple combining slick interiors with seriously enticing baked goods. Just a few streets away from the Stylist offices on Fleet Street, during the week we’ve spotted lunchbreakers from nearby TikTok, Soho House and Charlotte Tilbury HQ, while weekends attract crowds looking for their Viennoiserie fix before a riverside stroll. Inside, mid-century glass cabinets are filled with crusty sourdough loaves, chunky focaccia sandwiches and signature sweet treats including orange and almond bostocks (toasted brioche filled with citrus compote), and sour cherry and crème patisserie swirls, ideal for dipping into Brixton-roasted Assembly Coffee. You can also shop the deli while…

technology All your summer plans deserve an album full of candid shots this year, so we’ve rounded up the best instant cameras and on-the-go printers for making memories you can keep FOR ULTIMATE PORTABILITY Polaroid Go Instant Camera Holly Bullock, editorial assistant The big picture: As the smallest of the Polaroid range, this camera is (almost) pocket-sized. Charged via a USB cable and stocked with mini film, you can throw it in your bag without noticing it’s there.Getting the shot: The simple design appealed – there are just three buttons. Better for capturing people rather than scenery (it also has a mirror for selfies), the resulting photos are slightly hazy in a cool way.Final verdict: Perfect when space is tight but memorable moments are plentiful. £109.99 (£18.99 for film); polaroid.com…

A ONE-DAY DIARY FROM FLAT WHITE TO LIGHTS OUT Darina Connolly, 39, is the head of music label partnerships at TikTok. She lives in Walthamstow, east London, with her partner, Wendy My alarm goes off at 7am. I always start the day with a cup of tea and a chat with Wendy, followed by a coffee (I highly recommend double caffeine) and breakfast – usually poached eggs, spinach and avocado. I’ll catch up on the news and social media, then squeeze in a quick trip to the gym before I start work at 9am. My earliest memories all centre around music. Growing up in Ireland, my older sister would bring home tapes from Virgin Megastore and I’d play every single one straight away. At school, swapping mixtapes with friends…