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.
‘The remarks led to an immediate backlash, with the comments branded hurtful and ludicrous’.
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‘The government needs to urgently outlaw fire and rehire and strengthen workers’ rights.’
95% of single parents have been worried about the rising cost of essentials over the last 12 months, compared with 57% of UK adults.
‘Individual electoral registration was introduced in 2014. It cleaned up the rolls to a degree, but also cleaned them out of millions who should have been there.’
‘Dowden signals an end to ‘net zero dogma’ – less than 6 months on from Cop26’
As calls are made for scandal-hit P&O Ferries to be nationalised, Manchester is celebrating taking control of its public transport with the era of £4 single bus fares coming to an end.
The former Brexit minister didn’t take criticism of his comments well, accusing commentators of ‘careless reporting’ and having not read the speech first.
‘Comedy gold. Tragic comedy that is!’
The UK government’s ‘shambolic’ refugee response is in the spotlight on UN Anti-Racism Day, amid calls for the safe passage of all people fleeing war.
