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.
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The findings come as an official government review tries to downplay the impact of racism in the UK.
Caroline Lucas is calling for a paradigm shift in economic policy to prioritise environment, wellbeing, equality and resilience over GDP growth
‘This is the government’s last chance to show real leadership ahead of COP26’
The vast majority of households hit by the cap are families with children.
Scrapping this grant will set us back in the battle against fuel poverty.
On social media protestors are asserting a different narrative, of police inciting the majority of the violence and protesters largely reacting to it.
“Brexit won the day, we’ve had Brexit but there are problems with Brexit, and trying to ignore those problems, sweep them under the carpet just isn’t working,” said Hewison.
Kenny MacAskill MP is arguing that a new Scottish independence party will strengthen the case for a second referendum
‘Centrism, leaving things much as they are, is no longer practically possible,’ says Natalie Bennett
