Richard
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Nadim Zahawi arrived in the UK from Iraq as a child refugee. His family claimed asylum once they were here. Today he has joined Reform who will stop all in country asylum applications. Under his new party, his own family fleeing persecution would be immediately deported.
January 12, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Nadim Zahawi arrived in the UK from Iraq as a child refugee. His family claimed asylum once they were here. Today he has joined Reform who will stop all in country asylum applications. Under his new party, his own family fleeing persecution would be immediately deported.
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Nigel Farage has been out today defending a platform that creates child sex abuse images and harasses women. Remember this the next time he says his anti immigrant rhetoric is motivated by concern for women and children.
January 11, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Nigel Farage has been out today defending a platform that creates child sex abuse images and harasses women. Remember this the next time he says his anti immigrant rhetoric is motivated by concern for women and children.
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Join me this morning to talk hawks with Claire Foy and Chris Packham on live at 10 am @bbc6music.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Join me this morning to talk hawks with Claire Foy and Chris Packham on live at 10 am @bbc6music.bsky.social
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With the BBC under fire for a fresh editing scandal, Private Eye has sought the opinions of a famously balanced political commentator, Boris Johnson...
January 10, 2026 at 5:55 PM
With the BBC under fire for a fresh editing scandal, Private Eye has sought the opinions of a famously balanced political commentator, Boris Johnson...
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Telling isn't it that all the "protect our girls" people are still on X despite what Grok is doing.
January 7, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Telling isn't it that all the "protect our girls" people are still on X despite what Grok is doing.
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Michael Rosen devised an annual series of ten lectures at Goldsmiths, University of London, UK, on the origins, history and theory of children’s literature. Adventures in Wonderland brings these lectures together, with the addition of three ‘interludes’
January 6, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Michael Rosen devised an annual series of ten lectures at Goldsmiths, University of London, UK, on the origins, history and theory of children’s literature. Adventures in Wonderland brings these lectures together, with the addition of three ‘interludes’
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Out in paperback on Thursday
December 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Out in paperback on Thursday
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Darren Fletcher's 18-year-old twin sons, Jack and Tyler, were in a Manchester United matchday squad together for the first time vs. Newcastle, with Jack even playing the second half of a 1-0 win 👏
What a proud day this must be for the family 🥹
What a proud day this must be for the family 🥹
December 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Darren Fletcher's 18-year-old twin sons, Jack and Tyler, were in a Manchester United matchday squad together for the first time vs. Newcastle, with Jack even playing the second half of a 1-0 win 👏
What a proud day this must be for the family 🥹
What a proud day this must be for the family 🥹
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President Trump announces details of his new Ukraine peace plan.
Watch ‘An Evening with Private Eye 2025’ in full, on Private Eye’s YouTube channel now.
Watch ‘An Evening with Private Eye 2025’ in full, on Private Eye’s YouTube channel now.
December 26, 2025 at 9:37 AM
President Trump announces details of his new Ukraine peace plan.
Watch ‘An Evening with Private Eye 2025’ in full, on Private Eye’s YouTube channel now.
Watch ‘An Evening with Private Eye 2025’ in full, on Private Eye’s YouTube channel now.
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Christmas can be a tough time for many. If you or someone you care about needs mental health support, help is available:
NHS 111: 111.nhs.uk/triage/check...
Samaritans: samaritans.org/how-we-can-h...
Mind Charity: mind.org.uk/information-...
Shout: giveusashout.org
NHS 111: 111.nhs.uk/triage/check...
Samaritans: samaritans.org/how-we-can-h...
Mind Charity: mind.org.uk/information-...
Shout: giveusashout.org
December 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Christmas can be a tough time for many. If you or someone you care about needs mental health support, help is available:
NHS 111: 111.nhs.uk/triage/check...
Samaritans: samaritans.org/how-we-can-h...
Mind Charity: mind.org.uk/information-...
Shout: giveusashout.org
NHS 111: 111.nhs.uk/triage/check...
Samaritans: samaritans.org/how-we-can-h...
Mind Charity: mind.org.uk/information-...
Shout: giveusashout.org
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Jeffrey Epstein & David Walliams leading all the bulletins but Kemi Badenoch knows that only men from ‘different cultures’ pose a threat to women.
December 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Jeffrey Epstein & David Walliams leading all the bulletins but Kemi Badenoch knows that only men from ‘different cultures’ pose a threat to women.
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His deals aren't worth the paper they're printed on but world leaders have little choice but to pursue them. Another example of how completely he has destroyed the network of obligation that holds everything together.
The US has suspended the technology deal with the UK that was signed during Donald Trump's state visit
www.ft.com/content/afd4...
www.ft.com/content/afd4...
US suspends technology deal with the UK
Washington pushes for concessions from London on the broader trade relationship
www.ft.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
His deals aren't worth the paper they're printed on but world leaders have little choice but to pursue them. Another example of how completely he has destroyed the network of obligation that holds everything together.
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Hey Nottinghamshire.
This is how your Reform council is spending your money. Funded by your 4.84% council tax rise.
This is how your Reform council is spending your money. Funded by your 4.84% council tax rise.
December 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Hey Nottinghamshire.
This is how your Reform council is spending your money. Funded by your 4.84% council tax rise.
This is how your Reform council is spending your money. Funded by your 4.84% council tax rise.
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Black Pumas version of the classic Wichita Lineman is pretty dang good!
youtu.be/lSUhCxSNXo0?...
Another super Texas band!
youtu.be/lSUhCxSNXo0?...
Another super Texas band!
Black Pumas - Wichita Lineman (Amazon Original)
YouTube video by Black Pumas
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December 7, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Black Pumas version of the classic Wichita Lineman is pretty dang good!
youtu.be/lSUhCxSNXo0?...
Another super Texas band!
youtu.be/lSUhCxSNXo0?...
Another super Texas band!
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BBC Radio 6 Music
Cerys Matthews
Cerys Matthews talks to Dr Janina Ramirez about her new book on the women behind our myths, and one of the curators of the Sudan Retold exhibition, Dr Larissa Fuhrmann.
Cerys Matthews
Cerys Matthews talks to Dr Janina Ramirez about her new book on the women behind our myths, and one of the curators of the Sudan Retold exhibition, Dr Larissa Fuhrmann.
November 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
BBC Radio 6 Music
Cerys Matthews
Cerys Matthews talks to Dr Janina Ramirez about her new book on the women behind our myths, and one of the curators of the Sudan Retold exhibition, Dr Larissa Fuhrmann.
Cerys Matthews
Cerys Matthews talks to Dr Janina Ramirez about her new book on the women behind our myths, and one of the curators of the Sudan Retold exhibition, Dr Larissa Fuhrmann.
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Lying in politics is wrong and should never be rewarded, says newspaper which pays Boris Johnson £1 million a year to be its star columnist
November 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Lying in politics is wrong and should never be rewarded, says newspaper which pays Boris Johnson £1 million a year to be its star columnist
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"Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy"
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
"Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy"
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Please sign and share
"Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy"
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"Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy"
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Why wouldn’t you want to know? What have you got to fear? Losing your precious Brexit? Being revealed as a traitor and a liar?
Surely, anyone decent and honest who genuinely cares about our country and our democracy has nothing to lose from this. So, sign up.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Surely, anyone decent and honest who genuinely cares about our country and our democracy has nothing to lose from this. So, sign up.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Why wouldn’t you want to know? What have you got to fear? Losing your precious Brexit? Being revealed as a traitor and a liar?
Surely, anyone decent and honest who genuinely cares about our country and our democracy has nothing to lose from this. So, sign up.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Surely, anyone decent and honest who genuinely cares about our country and our democracy has nothing to lose from this. So, sign up.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Coincidence corner: Nigel Farage and crypto.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
November 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Coincidence corner: Nigel Farage and crypto.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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🚨WOW! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 75,000 signatures! 🙏
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
🚨WOW! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 75,000 signatures! 🙏
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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🚨BOOM!! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 50,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
🚨BOOM!! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 50,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Please repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy.
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Please repost and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy.
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We must do everything in our power to keep the spotlight on Farage's links to Russia and work for Putin. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Ellie Chowns, "People are frustrated with the problems of the country"
"It's inequality, not immigration, at the root of that"
"There are very irresponsible, dark forces, whipping up hatred"
"It's inequality, not immigration, at the root of that"
"There are very irresponsible, dark forces, whipping up hatred"
November 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Ellie Chowns, "People are frustrated with the problems of the country"
"It's inequality, not immigration, at the root of that"
"There are very irresponsible, dark forces, whipping up hatred"
"It's inequality, not immigration, at the root of that"
"There are very irresponsible, dark forces, whipping up hatred"
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So sorry to hear the sad news about Rachel, who was the most brilliantly versatile, warm, perceptive writer (& lovely colleague). And way too young for this. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Remembering Rachel Cooke | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
So sorry to hear the sad news about Rachel, who was the most brilliantly versatile, warm, perceptive writer (& lovely colleague). And way too young for this. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...