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.
‘Putin will suffer consequences enough, potentially costing his leadership. But for now, the priority must be ending the war as quickly and completely as possible.’
‘Saying we are not going to rely on Russia and then going to Saudi Arabia is not an energy strategy.’
‘Under the Conservative Party’s rule, the skills agenda has been nothing more than an afterthought. Apprenticeship starts have fallen by 38%, the number of adult learners has dropped by 4 million’
Nadine Dorries announced the return of the Online Safety Bill, but even Conservatives worry that it will chill free speech online.
His comments also drew criticism from his own Tory association
‘Ministers have offered delay, misdirection, legalism and conditionality. By contrast the public has offered concern, donations, and some are even willing to open their homes’.
‘No war, stop the war, don’t believe the propaganda, they are lying to you here.’
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“You occupy Ukraine, we occupy you.”
“While it is to be welcomed that we don’t send money to Putin of course, would we want to deals with the Saudis, noting their human rights record?”
