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My cartoon for this week’s @newscientist.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:29 AM
My cartoon for this week’s @newscientist.com
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EXCLUSIVE: allies of Keir Starmer say they have never seen him so peeved, and that he spent all of Friday saying "oooh I'm VERY annoyed at myself!"
They added he's really beating himself up right now and that's worse than any formal punishment parliament could give so they shouldn't bother probably
They added he's really beating himself up right now and that's worse than any formal punishment parliament could give so they shouldn't bother probably
February 7, 2026 at 10:43 AM
EXCLUSIVE: allies of Keir Starmer say they have never seen him so peeved, and that he spent all of Friday saying "oooh I'm VERY annoyed at myself!"
They added he's really beating himself up right now and that's worse than any formal punishment parliament could give so they shouldn't bother probably
They added he's really beating himself up right now and that's worse than any formal punishment parliament could give so they shouldn't bother probably
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Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons commissioned PR firm to investigate journalists and their sources
Why? Because they were digging into the dark money behind Labour Together, and Keir Starmer's rise
Me on D4S, on why our revelations matter so much: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/labour-tog...
Why? Because they were digging into the dark money behind Labour Together, and Keir Starmer's rise
Me on D4S, on why our revelations matter so much: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/labour-tog...
‘Labour Together broke the law’
The think tank that propelled Starmer to power hired private investigators to shut down scrutiny of its dark money - I speak to one of its targets, journalist Paul Holden
democracyforsale.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons commissioned PR firm to investigate journalists and their sources
Why? Because they were digging into the dark money behind Labour Together, and Keir Starmer's rise
Me on D4S, on why our revelations matter so much: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/labour-tog...
Why? Because they were digging into the dark money behind Labour Together, and Keir Starmer's rise
Me on D4S, on why our revelations matter so much: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/labour-tog...
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A reminder......
February 5, 2026 at 10:42 PM
A reminder......
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In all these "dreadful weather" films its snowy or rainy.
For me dreadful weather is when it's too hot.
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
For me dreadful weather is when it's too hot.
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
‘I’m so co-o-old’: ahead of Wuthering Heights, the 20 best films with dreadful weather – ranked!
As we don our oilskins for the release of Emerald Fennell’s rain-lashed romance, we count down the films pitting their stars against the elements
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:52 PM
In all these "dreadful weather" films its snowy or rainy.
For me dreadful weather is when it's too hot.
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
For me dreadful weather is when it's too hot.
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
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"It's bad but not as bad as some people are saying, and that's the real problem" ticks so many pundit boxes.
1. Contrarian ""nuanced"" take;
2. Punching left;
3. Defends evil without actually defending it, ensuring you're still invited to give keynotes at Evil Corp Dinners but also to MET Gala.
1. Contrarian ""nuanced"" take;
2. Punching left;
3. Defends evil without actually defending it, ensuring you're still invited to give keynotes at Evil Corp Dinners but also to MET Gala.
This happens with*everything* now. No matter how grave the crime or one-dimensional the injustice, after four days the hivemind of American punditry decides that the Real Story is how the people upset about it are the real villains.
February 5, 2026 at 11:58 PM
"It's bad but not as bad as some people are saying, and that's the real problem" ticks so many pundit boxes.
1. Contrarian ""nuanced"" take;
2. Punching left;
3. Defends evil without actually defending it, ensuring you're still invited to give keynotes at Evil Corp Dinners but also to MET Gala.
1. Contrarian ""nuanced"" take;
2. Punching left;
3. Defends evil without actually defending it, ensuring you're still invited to give keynotes at Evil Corp Dinners but also to MET Gala.
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Exciting announcement from Jeff Bezos's reimagined Washington Post!
February 4, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Exciting announcement from Jeff Bezos's reimagined Washington Post!
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Joni Mitchell, Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, painter, poet, genius #WomensArt #FridayFeeling
February 6, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Joni Mitchell, Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, painter, poet, genius #WomensArt #FridayFeeling
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How many times lately have we had to put up with a despised lame duck PM who only “runs” the country on borrowed time until their party organise themselves to get the next idiot lined up?
Johnson
Truss
Sunak
Now Starmer too
#r4today
Johnson
Truss
Sunak
Now Starmer too
#r4today
February 6, 2026 at 7:13 AM
How many times lately have we had to put up with a despised lame duck PM who only “runs” the country on borrowed time until their party organise themselves to get the next idiot lined up?
Johnson
Truss
Sunak
Now Starmer too
#r4today
Johnson
Truss
Sunak
Now Starmer too
#r4today
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So Team Starmer couldn’t ’possibly have known’ Mandelson was lying about his relationship with a convicted paedophile. Despite mountains of publicly available evidence.
Yet they spent £30,000 on private investigators trying to dig dirt on journalists who asked them troublesome questions? 🤔
Yet they spent £30,000 on private investigators trying to dig dirt on journalists who asked them troublesome questions? 🤔
🔴 BREAKING: Labour Together paid controversial PR firm £30k to investigate journalists who were digging into how its undeclared funding
Reporters from Sunday Times, Guardian and other outlets targetted
*And* Morgan McSweeney knew about it
Full story:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
Reporters from Sunday Times, Guardian and other outlets targetted
*And* Morgan McSweeney knew about it
Full story:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
BREAKING: McSweeney’s think tank paid PR firm to investigate journalists
Labour Together put private investigators onto journalists writing about its funding. Starmer's right-hand man knew.
democracyforsale.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
So Team Starmer couldn’t ’possibly have known’ Mandelson was lying about his relationship with a convicted paedophile. Despite mountains of publicly available evidence.
Yet they spent £30,000 on private investigators trying to dig dirt on journalists who asked them troublesome questions? 🤔
Yet they spent £30,000 on private investigators trying to dig dirt on journalists who asked them troublesome questions? 🤔
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After latest release country should move on to Epstein trials.
February 5, 2026 at 7:39 PM
After latest release country should move on to Epstein trials.
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Why Spain is breaking the mold in Europe -
choosing regularisation instead of MAGA mass deportations!!
Two reasons: morality & pragmatism.
🙏Spain showing us another, better way is possible www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...
choosing regularisation instead of MAGA mass deportations!!
Two reasons: morality & pragmatism.
🙏Spain showing us another, better way is possible www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...
Opinion | I’m the Prime Minister of Spain. This Is Why the West Needs Migrants.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Why Spain is breaking the mold in Europe -
choosing regularisation instead of MAGA mass deportations!!
Two reasons: morality & pragmatism.
🙏Spain showing us another, better way is possible www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...
choosing regularisation instead of MAGA mass deportations!!
Two reasons: morality & pragmatism.
🙏Spain showing us another, better way is possible www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...
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* "It is our duty to become the welcoming and tolerant society that our own relatives would have hoped to find on the other side of our borders."
* "The West needs people"
* Challenges driven by same forces (poverty, inequality, etc) faced by existing citizens.
* "The West needs people"
* Challenges driven by same forces (poverty, inequality, etc) faced by existing citizens.
Why Spain is breaking the mold in Europe -
choosing regularisation instead of MAGA mass deportations!!
Two reasons: morality & pragmatism.
🙏Spain showing us another, better way is possible www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...
choosing regularisation instead of MAGA mass deportations!!
Two reasons: morality & pragmatism.
🙏Spain showing us another, better way is possible www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...
Opinion | I’m the Prime Minister of Spain. This Is Why the West Needs Migrants.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:58 AM
* "It is our duty to become the welcoming and tolerant society that our own relatives would have hoped to find on the other side of our borders."
* "The West needs people"
* Challenges driven by same forces (poverty, inequality, etc) faced by existing citizens.
* "The West needs people"
* Challenges driven by same forces (poverty, inequality, etc) faced by existing citizens.
Essential reading. So much research, so many chilling truths unearthed.
February 6, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Essential reading. So much research, so many chilling truths unearthed.
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Drug laws have never stopped people from using drugs.
They've stopped people from using drugs safely.
It's time to legalise *and* regulate.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
They've stopped people from using drugs safely.
It's time to legalise *and* regulate.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Drugs policy approach needs to change, Zack Polanski says
The Green Party leader of England and Wales says there needs to be a
www.bbc.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Drug laws have never stopped people from using drugs.
They've stopped people from using drugs safely.
It's time to legalise *and* regulate.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
They've stopped people from using drugs safely.
It's time to legalise *and* regulate.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
The Government must reveal all details of Peter Mandelson’s links to Palantir - Foxglove
Sign the petition for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm?
www.foxglove.org.uk
February 5, 2026 at 6:49 PM
I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
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This is the strangers' case / and this your mountainish inhumanity
Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
February 5, 2026 at 5:41 PM
This is the strangers' case / and this your mountainish inhumanity
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First poll Starmer has been ahead in for quite a while.
Starmer knew about Mandelson.
Now he must resign.
Starmer knew about Mandelson.
Now he must resign.
February 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
First poll Starmer has been ahead in for quite a while.
Starmer knew about Mandelson.
Now he must resign.
Starmer knew about Mandelson.
Now he must resign.
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Zack Polanski, "Palantir.. £240 million contract last month"
"That was lobbied by Global Counsel which is Peter Mandelson's lobbying group"
"The idea that a defence company from the US has its fingerprints all over our healthcare system, alongside Peter Mandelson"
"That was lobbied by Global Counsel which is Peter Mandelson's lobbying group"
"The idea that a defence company from the US has its fingerprints all over our healthcare system, alongside Peter Mandelson"
February 4, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Zack Polanski, "Palantir.. £240 million contract last month"
"That was lobbied by Global Counsel which is Peter Mandelson's lobbying group"
"The idea that a defence company from the US has its fingerprints all over our healthcare system, alongside Peter Mandelson"
"That was lobbied by Global Counsel which is Peter Mandelson's lobbying group"
"The idea that a defence company from the US has its fingerprints all over our healthcare system, alongside Peter Mandelson"
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I don't say this often but: I'm so proud to be a climate and environment reporter. We cover an issue that is vitally important to humanity and the natural world. 14 of my climate colleagues at the Post were laid off today and I'm devastated.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...
Breaking: Washington Post gutting its climate team
Clean energy dies in darkness. Courtesy of Jeff Bezos.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:17 AM
I don't say this often but: I'm so proud to be a climate and environment reporter. We cover an issue that is vitally important to humanity and the natural world. 14 of my climate colleagues at the Post were laid off today and I'm devastated.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...
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On the one hand, the UK is increasingly poor, fractured, isolated, miserable and visibly decaying. On the other, Peter is rich and well-connected; his pals have an iron grip on a Labour Party they twisted back to a great bribes-for-favours factory. Okay, it’s fucked *now*, but it was fine until now.
February 4, 2026 at 11:35 AM
On the one hand, the UK is increasingly poor, fractured, isolated, miserable and visibly decaying. On the other, Peter is rich and well-connected; his pals have an iron grip on a Labour Party they twisted back to a great bribes-for-favours factory. Okay, it’s fucked *now*, but it was fine until now.
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Is Mandelson's real sin that he gave confidential information to Epstein? Or that he got caught doing what so many do? Why do Ministers sell access to business people for huge 'donations'?
February 4, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Is Mandelson's real sin that he gave confidential information to Epstein? Or that he got caught doing what so many do? Why do Ministers sell access to business people for huge 'donations'?
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Current policy of pandering to xenophobes just not sustainable. But then we knew that.
Zero net migration would shrink UK economy by 3.6%, says thinktank
Jump of £37bn in budget deficit by 2040 would force government to increase taxes, NIESR predicts
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Current policy of pandering to xenophobes just not sustainable. But then we knew that.
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It gets worse. Starmer's shortlist for US ambassador.
Mandelson and George Osborne, Mr corruption and Mr Austerity.
The voters can see it.
In Gorton and Denton, it's between the Greens and Reform, and we will win.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...
Mandelson and George Osborne, Mr corruption and Mr Austerity.
The voters can see it.
In Gorton and Denton, it's between the Greens and Reform, and we will win.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...
The Mandelson affair: inside the scandal of a century
Mandelson's fall from grace reveals a very Labour weakness
www.newstatesman.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:42 AM
It gets worse. Starmer's shortlist for US ambassador.
Mandelson and George Osborne, Mr corruption and Mr Austerity.
The voters can see it.
In Gorton and Denton, it's between the Greens and Reform, and we will win.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...
Mandelson and George Osborne, Mr corruption and Mr Austerity.
The voters can see it.
In Gorton and Denton, it's between the Greens and Reform, and we will win.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...