Reform’s desperate aping of US politics has reached hitherto unknown levels of cringe.
Reform UK:
Demonises migrants seeking work as an “invasion”.
Celebrates threat of an actual military invasion of a NATO ally.
Demonises migrants seeking work as an “invasion”.
Celebrates threat of an actual military invasion of a NATO ally.
January 25, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Reform’s desperate aping of US politics has reached hitherto unknown levels of cringe.
Rosindell gracing Reform with his particular brand of “why’d you say that you IDIOT” that endeared him to so many former Tory colleagues.
Reform MP Andrew Rosindell tells the BBC that he "would not object" to scrapping the NHS and replacing it with private insurance
January 25, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Rosindell gracing Reform with his particular brand of “why’d you say that you IDIOT” that endeared him to so many former Tory colleagues.
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If that is the source, it's clearly a garbled statistic based on a misunderstanding of the finding from a smallish cohort from another country. But while the 83% figure crops up more than you might think in MH surveys etc. that's the only one I could find that's close to the claim made.
January 24, 2026 at 10:25 AM
If that is the source, it's clearly a garbled statistic based on a misunderstanding of the finding from a smallish cohort from another country. But while the 83% figure crops up more than you might think in MH surveys etc. that's the only one I could find that's close to the claim made.
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You'd think that such a specific number would be traceable. If not simply misquoted, I think it must be a reference to the Dunedin longitudinal study, which reported that 83% of its roughly 1000 respondents met diagnosable criteria for a MH disorder at one or more meetings (of 13 so far) by age 38.
January 24, 2026 at 10:22 AM
You'd think that such a specific number would be traceable. If not simply misquoted, I think it must be a reference to the Dunedin longitudinal study, which reported that 83% of its roughly 1000 respondents met diagnosable criteria for a MH disorder at one or more meetings (of 13 so far) by age 38.
Seems a bit of a striking statistic to report on the front page without any sort of visible verification.
January 24, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Seems a bit of a striking statistic to report on the front page without any sort of visible verification.
Jack doing his angry final confessional vid in the castle while they’re celebrating outside
#TheTraitors
#TheTraitors
January 23, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Jack doing his angry final confessional vid in the castle while they’re celebrating outside
#TheTraitors
#TheTraitors
He did well. Held his nerve, presumably had some sort of background pressing coordinated with the French given Trump’s outburst about him and Macron. But if he’s not also taking steps now to ramp up UK sovereignty in defence, then he’s failing the country.
Can we start saying that Keir Starmer has done... quite well? On this one anyway. Whisper it, but he was... kind of right and okay?
news.sky.com/story/starme...
news.sky.com/story/starme...
Starmer says he 'will not yield' over Greenland amid tariff threat
The PM has insisted his position on Greenland will not change despite increasing pressure from the US - but Sir Keir didn't explicitly rule out retaliatory tariffs.
news.sky.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:42 PM
He did well. Held his nerve, presumably had some sort of background pressing coordinated with the French given Trump’s outburst about him and Macron. But if he’s not also taking steps now to ramp up UK sovereignty in defence, then he’s failing the country.
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let's be honest here, 'hard on the country' could probably have used another couple of rounds of workshopping
Labour are low in the polls and hard on the country.
Fair play to whichever special advisor has written Keir a bit of a snarky line. Maybe Keir could take that energy to Trump on the warpath or the billionaire bosses ruining this country?
Fair play to whichever special advisor has written Keir a bit of a snarky line. Maybe Keir could take that energy to Trump on the warpath or the billionaire bosses ruining this country?
January 21, 2026 at 2:35 PM
let's be honest here, 'hard on the country' could probably have used another couple of rounds of workshopping
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Iceland at Davos
January 21, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Iceland at Davos
When will these tired American gags about Europe end
TRUMP: NOW I'M ASKING FOR A PIECE OF ICE, A VERY SMALL ASK
January 21, 2026 at 2:22 PM
When will these tired American gags about Europe end
He’s every small town pub bore who delights in telling you why “you couldn’t pay me to live in London” but he’s also the most powerful man in the world
Oh good, he's moved onto Europe not being recognisable. His evidence that Europe has changed beyond recognition is friends visiting and coming back.
January 21, 2026 at 1:47 PM
He’s every small town pub bore who delights in telling you why “you couldn’t pay me to live in London” but he’s also the most powerful man in the world
Finally, someone’s talking about the storied history of Manchester United.
Exclusive @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Manchester United agree multi-million deal with production company Lionsgate to explore dramatized retelling of club’s storied history, similar in concept to The Crown.
Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio involved in talks
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Manchester United agree multi-million deal with production company Lionsgate to explore dramatized retelling of club’s storied history, similar in concept to The Crown.
Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio involved in talks
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Manchester United agree deal to create ‘The Crown’-style TV series
Club are developing plans with North American production company Lionsgate for a drama chronicling their history
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Finally, someone’s talking about the storied history of Manchester United.
Ed Davey gets to call Trump whatever he likes in public because that is one of the benefits of being Ed Davey.
MY ANALYSIS: Love, actually? Keir Starmer’s ‘keep calm’ approach to Donald Trump comes under strain
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Love, actually? Starmer’s ‘keep calm’ approach to Trump comes under strain
Minister keen to stress politics is not like the movies but PM’s ‘pragmatic’ line is drawing increasing criticism
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Ed Davey gets to call Trump whatever he likes in public because that is one of the benefits of being Ed Davey.
Yes it’s Green policy but imagine pushing it *now*.
January 20, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Yes it’s Green policy but imagine pushing it *now*.
Andrew Rosindell has been an MP since 2001 and none of the FIVE Conservative Prime Ministers we’ve had since thought he deserved any sort of ministerial role.
BREAKING: Another Conservative defection as Tory MP Andrew Rosindell switches to Reform UK.
January 18, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Andrew Rosindell has been an MP since 2001 and none of the FIVE Conservative Prime Ministers we’ve had since thought he deserved any sort of ministerial role.
‘You’re the most dynamic politician in the Conservative Party’
January 18, 2026 at 9:37 AM
‘You’re the most dynamic politician in the Conservative Party’
Ellie to Jade: you’re emotional, which isn’t how Faithfuls typically respond when accused
Ellie when accused 3 mins later:
#TheTraitors
Ellie when accused 3 mins later:
#TheTraitors
January 16, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Ellie to Jade: you’re emotional, which isn’t how Faithfuls typically respond when accused
Ellie when accused 3 mins later:
#TheTraitors
Ellie when accused 3 mins later:
#TheTraitors
Does the BBC understand that some people want to understand how latest political developments impact their lives and aren’t interested in this sort of “I’ve birthed mirth and had it suckle from the tit of wit” writing.
January 15, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Does the BBC understand that some people want to understand how latest political developments impact their lives and aren’t interested in this sort of “I’ve birthed mirth and had it suckle from the tit of wit” writing.
How they spotted this Robert Jenrick speech accidentally left on the Tory HQ photocopier:
January 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM
How they spotted this Robert Jenrick speech accidentally left on the Tory HQ photocopier:
Robert Jenrick decrying the 20 year downturn in UK health, housing, immigration and economic growth, he’ll be livid if he ever meets whoever held these roles during that time
January 15, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Robert Jenrick decrying the 20 year downturn in UK health, housing, immigration and economic growth, he’ll be livid if he ever meets whoever held these roles during that time
Matt tomorrow morning when #TheTraitors haven’t recruited him
January 14, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Matt tomorrow morning when #TheTraitors haven’t recruited him