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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Third of students say Reform UK should be banned from speaking at universities
The poll suggests the problem is not with banning speakers as such, but with which speakers.
Miriam Cates reminded why British conservatives remain wary of Viktor Orbán
The criticism wasn’t confined to social media pile-ons.
Two pints and a packet of populism: How the establishment is switching to Reform
So much for “anti-establishment.” Reform’s high-profile recruitment drive, hoovering up failed Conservative politicians whom the public roundly rejected, reeks of old-era Conservatism.
UKIP’s new logo sparks mockery (and concern!)
“This is not a parody.”
Reform’s London mayoral candidate doesn’t want Robert Jenrick in Reform
It’s not going well inside Reform…
Nigel Farage pays tribute to convicted Lostprophets singer in £98 Cameo clip
“If he is prepared to lie for relatively paltry sums, what is he prepared to do for larger amounts?”
Fabian’s column: Despite being the most popular way of delivering social and affordable homes, section 106 is under threat
In 2023/24 alone, Section 106 agreements were responsible for producing more than 29,000
homes
Reform UK says it will take no action against councillor linked to white supremacist dating site
Reform UK says there is “no case to answer” in response to councillor Gavin Beales’ links to a racist dating site
Reform UK staffer grabs journalist and tells him to move on from his line of questioning
Reform has been called out for their “Trumpian” treatment of the journalist
Nigel Farage claimed he ‘always thought Robert Jenrick was a fraud’ in resurfaced tweet
Looks like he’s happy to welcome frauds into his party.