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.
‘We do not have a citizen-led democracy,’ says Professor Prem Sikka
‘Flags bond insiders but make outsiders feel unwelcome,’ says Dr David S. Smith
We need to learn lessons ASAP.
For as long as the police have existed, they’ve been misleading the press about protesters.
One Conserative told Sky News: “In Scotland, Boris is toxic”.
Trolling? Or just common decency?
A report in The Times that shows Keir Starmer plans to support Tory intervention of the running of Liverpool has enraged the Labour left.
Keir Starmer has called for a vote in the Commons on Boris Johnson’s plan for a slight reduction in army personnel numbers. Why?
Tackling air pollution should not be a luxury exclusively for the South. It should be a right for everyone, wherever they live, writes Philippa Borrowman
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