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Mike Graham, who has faced criticism after making comments about Andy Burnham’s late father Roy and his Alzheimer’s disease.

Mike Graham mocks Burnham’s late father over Alzheimer’s and the backlash is fierce

Jordon Scott Oct 4, 2026

"Proof, if you ever needed it that Mike Graham is a stone-cold ****** ." wrote one person in response.

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Netflix’s frightening new AI documentary shows a machine turning to blackmail

Jordon Scott Sep 22, 2026

The executive and affair were fictional, but the AI’s response came from a real safety experiment.

The Palace of Westminster, home to the UK Parliament, stands beside the River Thames in central London. The Gothic Revival building is illuminated by warm sunlight, with its ornate towers, detailed stonework and the Union flag visible against a clear blue sky.

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Wealthy donors have given UK political parties £179m since 2019

Joe Connor Sep 20, 2026

Two Reform donors account for around 40% of £179m political donations total.

Tommy Robinson and Channel 4 Dispatches reporter Matt Shea during a documentary investigation into Robinson’s finances

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Channel 4 follows Tommy Robinson’s money – and finds a trail demanding answers

Joe Connor Sep 10, 2026

Dispatches examined companies, court evidence, cryptocurrency and public appeals during a year-long investigation into Robinson’s finances.

Dame Theresa Villiers speaking during a television interview about Labour’s North Sea oil and gas policy.

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‘Costing jobs and votes’: Villiers on why Scottish Labour keeps losing ground

Jordon Scott Jul 28, 2026

Former environment secretary Dame Theresa Villiers says Labour's position on new drilling is costing jobs and votes in Scotland. Two…

Nigel Farage speaking at a press conference behind a microphone, wearing a blue suit and patterned tie.

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The Nigel Farage Wager: Rules, Charisma and Plebiscite – Part II: The Three Legitimacies

Anthony Kila Jul 23, 2026

A guest essay by Anthony Kila, Jean Monnet Professor of Strategy and Development at CIAPS

Count Binface and Nigel Farage shown side by side in a composite image about the Clacton by-election.

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The Nigel Farage Wager: Rules, Charisma and Plebiscite

Anthony Kila Jul 22, 2026

A guest essay by Anthony Kila, Jean Monnet Professor of Strategy and Development at CIAPS

Nigel Farage speaking on television alongside a screenshot of an Independent opinion article claiming Count Binface is "a lot less funny" after the death of Ann Widdecombe. The graphic accompanies an opinion piece arguing that political satire remains important.

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No, Count Binface hasn’t stopped being funny. If anything, he’s become even more important

Joe Connor Jul 15, 2026

Political violence is an attack on democracy. Political satire is one of democracy's oldest defences. The growing chorus insisting we…

A large European Union flag hangs between towering stone columns of a grand historic building, billowing in the wind.

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POLL: Should we rejoin the EU?

Jordon Scott Jul 1, 2026

The polling on this question has shifted dramatically since 2016, and we wanted to put it to readers directly rather…

Political commentator Owen Jones speaks into a microphone during a YouTube video recorded in front of bookshelves, discussing concerns about the future of British democracy.

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Owen Jones: Britain’s lack of a constitution makes it more vulnerable to Reform than America was to Trump

Joe Connor Jun 8, 2026

Britain has no codified constitution, no First Amendment and no federal courts. Owen Jones argues that makes it more vulnerable…