Toby Young applies for membership at the Savile Club in London, but his bid is rejected, according to reports. The articles describe the club as having a wide-ranging membership history, which includes well-known public figures.
The coverage includes commentary from Richard Eden suggesting that political and cultural objections play a role in the decision. The sources frame the rejection as being influenced by views attributed to “lefties,” while also emphasizing the club’s apparent openness based on its past members, such as Stephen Fry and Edward Fox. The tone reflects debate over whether the club applies consistent criteria or is swayed by contemporary political sensitivities.
Overall, the reports agree on the outcome—Young’s attempt to join the Savile Club does not succeed—but they differ mainly in emphasis, with some attention paid to the club’s membership diversity and some to claims about the reasons behind the rejection.
