Monkhouse’s comedy, and the conventions that shaped it, belong to a bygone era of British entertainment. That does not make it shameful or malicious, but it does make it historically situated.
The Mail jumped on Coogan’s Irish passport, while the Express amplified “anti-British” criticism.
The appeal has sparked both support and criticism among Mumsnet users, with critics saying the discussion forum should remain apolitical.
In January, the force had launched an investigation into 12 events where COVID restrictions may have been breached in 2020 and 2021
‘The erosion of employees’ pay requires bold action from the government. If they do not ensure that pay keeps pace with living costs, the backlash from workers will grow.’
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Sunak is said to have told colleagues ‘he wants to turn off the spending taps and that every “marginal pound” should go towards tax cuts’.
‘This Facebook dispute represents another case study in the dark underbelly of billionaire tech firms’
‘My view of the Treasury’s economic strategy is that there isn’t one.’
The fight for the dismissed P&O Ferries’ employees to win back their jobs moved up a gear this weekend with demonstrations held in the UK and beyond.
‘My hospital is full of Covid patients. I’m tired of being a nurse. My cupboards only have foodbank food. I have no petrol. I’m frightened to put the heating on.’
By re-entering the controversial oil development project, Shell would ‘stand to gain billions in the midst of wartime price hikes.’
‘This says everything about our government. He’s white, male, ancient, pale, stale, anti-BBC, anti-Channel 4.’
