GB News blames Reform’s Derbyshire defeat on tactical voting rather than local failures
The right-wing network’s coverage cast the defeat not as a judgement on Reform’s local performance, but as evidence of an emerging ‘Stop Reform’ plot.
Why a Tory-Reform pact suits the right-wing press more than either party – for now
Editors may relish the drama, but behind the scenes they must be tearing their hair out as the feud escalates. “Stop fighting each other and end the Labour nightmare,” pleaded the Daily Mail, like a weary parent begging quarrelling children to behave.
More Scots would back independence if Reform entered government, poll suggests
“Given support for independence remains tied, Brexit alone is clearly not a catalyst that can itself prompt a surge in support for separation — but, on the basis of this poll, the advent of Nigel Farage as Prime Minister may well be.”
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GB News makes false claims it is ‘bouncing back’
Citing pathetic viewing figures, the right-wing news channel, which plays the National Anthem at the start of the day, insists its audience is growing.
How the left reacted to the Prince Andrew settlement
Amid the blaze of memes mocking the royal on social media, serious questions have been raised about how one of the most sordid stories in the recent history on the British establishment may have abruptly come to an end.
Rees-Mogg claims Brexit has been ‘extremely beneficial’ as evidence mounts of damaged trade
In a week that brought confirmation of the detrimental impact the UK’s departure from the EU has had on trade, Brexit opportunities minister insists Brexit has been a success.
New government rules on ‘political impartiality’ in schools will chill free speech
New guidance on ‘political impartiality’ has been criticised for seeking to chill discussion of political subjects.
The UK’s scandal-ridden finance industry is no model for sustainable economic development
‘The City of London has never been a model for any kind of responsible conduct. It has looted people’s savings, investments, and pensions for decades.’
Andy Burnham rips apart dishonest Tories ‘playing from Trump’s handbook’ during Question Time
‘You cut councils in their budget then you campaign against council tax rises when councils have no other choice but to do that.’
Crime will be a bigger policy issue at the next election, Labour can take a lead on it if it gets it right
Labour is right to make crime and policing a key battleground
The Right’s demographic anxiety
Racial anxieties are moving from the online far right to mainstream politics.
Fed up constituents set up ‘Steve Baker Watch’ over MP’s climate stance
‘People in High Wycombe have had enough of MP Steve Baker, his uncaring attitude to his constituents & his work with climate-denying cronies’
Reasons to be Cheerful Podcast: 5 takeaways from the latest episode
A roundup of the Reasons to be Cheerful Podcast