Woke bashing of the week: Banning zoos and licencing dog owners: ‘Barking mad’ or sensible debate?
A closer look at the policy reveals a more nuanced, and legitimate, position than the headlines suggest.
Right-wing media watch: Fox News declares “victory” and “outs fake allies”… England and Spain
The episode illustrates a depressingly familiar pattern: when wars begin, sections of the right-wing media move quickly to celebrate military action and demand solidarity, while overlooking both the lessons of recent history and the civilians who end up paying the price.
The Telegraph’s ‘German’ takeover and why liberals may be celebrating too soon
The new buyer has a long and well-documented tendency to blur the line between journalism and right-wing politics.
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Humiliation for Melania Trump as just one person buys ticket for London film premiere
‘Was it you, Nigel?’
Matthew Goodwin and his support for Viktor Orban’s Hungary
According to Transparency International, Hungary was the most corrupt country in the European Union in 2023 under Orban.
Reform forced to drop another candidate over ‘abhorrent and sickening’ social media posts
Mike Manning made racist comments online and described the Nazis as “peace-loving”
Labour is right to take action to protect children from the harms of social media
Labour MP Patrick Hurley explains why he supports the government’s decision to consult on further steps to protect children online, including whether access to social media should be restricted for under-16s.