Gary Lineker defends Gaza documentary pulled by the BBC
It’s a day ending in a ‘y’ which can only mean one thing – noted geopolitics expert Gary Lineker inflicting his…
From the archives: Rupert Lowe’s first fight for freedom
These days, it’s rare to find an MP who is consistent in his politics. So Mr S was delighted to…
How will the Chagos deal be funded?
To the Commons, where Prime Minister’s Questions has this afternoon taken place. Sir Keir Starmer was asked a ranged of…
Chagos judge also supported slavery reparations
Well, well, well. It turns out that an international judge who ruled against Britain on the Chagos Islands has also,…
Trump reveals glamorous Gaza vision
To Donald Trump. The US president has shared a rather interesting video on his Truth Social platform, depicting an AI-generated…
Watch: Starmer apologises over defence statement leak
Uh oh. Sir Keir Starmer made a big statement in the Commons today on raising defence spending – but before…
Starmer to raise defence spending to 2.5%
To the Commons, where Sir Keir Starmer has just made a rather big announcement on the issue of defence. The…
Assisted dying committee votes down palliative amendment
Back to Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill, which continues to undergo scrutiny as it makes its passage through parliament. This…
Watch: Trump and Macron share awkward handshake
Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron have some odd history. The US president and his French counterpart don’t particularly see eye…
‘Orwellian’ Commons in MPs’ bar crackdown
Happy freedom day! Yes, that’s right – after more than a month closed, the Strangers’ bar in the Palace of…
Ex-Reform Wales leader accused of taking Russian bribes
Uh oh. The ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales has appeared in court after being accused of accepting Russian bribes.…
Energy bosses lose faith in Miliband’s net zero goals
When it rains for the Labour lot, it pours. Now Ed Miliband is in the firing line after a new…
Kemi calls for probe into BBC Hamas film
To the BBC, which has received a rather scathing letter from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch over a controversial documentary on…
Reform UK officially democratises
Parliament may be in recess – but for Reform UK the work does not stop. This morning Mr S noticed…
Hague brings the house down at Oxford
To Oxford, where William Hague was today admitted as the university’s 160th chancellor. In an hour-long ceremony, the onetime Tory…
Climate groups wage war on ARC
Dear oh dear. The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference almost got through its entire meet-up without much interference from…
Which female minister did Sunak call ‘effing useless’?
There’s only one book which all of Westminster is talking about. Traditionally, the post of Chief Whip has been filled…
Reform makes more gains in Scotland
Well, well, well. As Nigel Farage’s Reform party continues to poll well across the UK, north of the border the…
Could Jeff Bezos face jail under Labour’s knife reforms?
It’s a gaffe day with Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour lot and now the spotlight is on policing minister Diana Johnson.…
Scottish Labour U-turns on trans stance
Well, well, well. Gender is back on the agenda in Holyrood again after the ongoing Sandie Peggie v NHS Fife…
Top judge blasts Starmer over migrant case
Dear oh dear. Sir Keir Starmer hasn’t caught a break since his party took power last July – and this…
Meghan relaunches lifestyle brand after trademark trouble
11 months ago, the Duchess of Sussex promised big things with the launch of her new lifestyle brand. Last March…
Reeves in fresh mistaken identity row
Another day, another Rachel Reeves-related drama. The Chancellor is facing fresh claims that she has exaggerated her CV – with…
Poll: Reform voters least likely to return to Tories
It’s more than three months now since Kemi Badenoch took over as Tory leader. She has set out her vision…
Thousands splurged on government diversity training in 2024
President Trump has been hard at work scrapping diversity courses stateside and international companies have followed suit – with Goldman…
