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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Jeremy Corbyn MP calls for communities to unite against hatred, racism and fear
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Letters to the editor: What progressives can learn from 2025
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Reform’s Chris Parry under fire again for ‘unacceptable’ comments saying non-Christians should eat bacon
Nigel Farage has already faced multiple calls to sack Parry over his remarks
Nigel Farage and the right-wing media falsely claim Labour is considering delaying the general election
‘For all the Reform and Tory goons at the back who thrive on fake news… There’s no change to the general election’
Reform UK donor told ‘deliberate lies’ in testimony, High Court said
Reform has accepted almost £45,000 in donations from an entrepreneur who has had several run-ins with the law
Reform councillors in Kent criticised over plans to spend up to £100,000 a year on political assistants
Reform campaigned on a promise to cut wasteful spending and save taxpayers’ money before the local elections
Woke bashing of the week: Font wars – Times New Roman strikes back
Place your bets now. In 2026, don’t be surprised if we’re reading headlines about “woke” fonts being purged from Reform-run councils altogether.