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Lisa Nandy: We’re at a crossroads about the sort of country we want to live in
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Lisa Nandy: We’re at a crossroads about the sort of count...
From protecting the BBC’s independence to overseeing bids for the Telegraph and ITV, the culture secretary must make some consequential decisions over the next few years. She explains why she’s ready ...
observer.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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Jimmy Kimmel to say 2025 was a ‘great year for fascism’ in Channel 4 Christmas message
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Jimmy Kimmel to say 2025 was a 'great year for fascism' in Channel 4 Christmas message
Jimmy Kimmel will deliver Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message, when he will say it has been a "really great year for fascism."
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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The pulled 60 Minutes CECOT Segment has been leaked online.
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WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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A slight departure from our usual remit...

Sky News journalist swears on air while reporting on David Walliams
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Sky News journalist swears on air while reporting on David Walliams
A Sky News journalist swore live on air during Saturday's (20 December) Breakfast show. Arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer was reporting on David Walliams being dropped by his publishe...
www.independent.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Lammy told British victims of Israeli massacre to ‘worry’ about Iran
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Lammy told British victims of Israeli massacre to 'worry' about Iran
David Lammy has blood on his hands, which is surely why he lied to the grieving families of victims when asked about Israeli arms sales
www.thecanary.co
December 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Reform councillor ‘cancels’ a Christmas classic
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Reform councillor 'cancels' a Christmas classic
Reform UK have seemingly joined the War on Christmas on the side of the blasphemers, perverts, and degenerates
www.thecanary.co
December 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Tommy Robinson admits to spreading misinformation
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Tommy Robinson admits to spreading misinformation
This might be the first honest thing Tommy Robinson has said in a while - and it happened (again) while he was in Dubai
www.thecanary.co
December 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Reform mayoral candidate threatens UK journalist, Matt Kennard, for exposing Israel
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Reform mayoral candidate threatens UK journalist, Matt Kennard, for exposing Israel
Reform's mayoral candidate calls for the arrest of UK journalist Matt Kennard for exposing Israeli war crimes in Gaza
www.thecanary.co
December 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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London mayoral wannabe rebrands US fake news as Welsh
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London mayoral wannabe rebrands US fake news as Welsh
If London mayoral wannabe Ant Middleton is planning to run on a platform of being a clueless liar then this tweet was very tactical of him
www.thecanary.co
December 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Giant right-wing influencer ‘Asmongold’ turns on Israel
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Giant right-wing influencer 'Asmongold' turns on Israel
Asmongold is one of the most successful right-commentators in the world, and now he's a problem for Israel's propagandists
www.thecanary.co
December 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Intifada panic reveals UK government contempt for Arabic — and it’s actually funny
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Intifada panic reveals UK government contempt for Arabic — and it's actually funny
A single Arabic word has sent the British state into panic - but don't worry, there are plenty of synonyms for intifada
www.thecanary.co
December 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Murdoch press reportedly killed stories to protect David Walliams
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Murdoch press reportedly killed stories to protect David Walliams
Rupert Murdoch owns the company which published David Walliams books, so of course he wouldn't want to report on his alleged behaviour
www.thecanary.co
December 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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It turns out 82% of the UK supports Zarah Sultana’s transformative economic policies
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It turns out 82% of the UK supports Zarah Sultana's transformative economic policies
Polling shows 82% of Britain backs Zarah Sultana’s economic vision — exposing just how out of touch the political establishment really is
www.thecanary.co
December 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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BBC fucks itself over globalise the intifada
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BBC fucks itself over globalise the intifada
The BBC explained “globalise the intifada” correctly — then distorts it under pressure. This is how you kill your credibility
www.thecanary.co
December 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Telegraph coughs up “grossly misleading” coverage of Islamophobia conference
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Telegraph coughs up "grossly misleading" coverage of Islamophobia conference
If someone passed the recording on in the belief that the Telegraph is a respectable newspaper, we hope that they have learned their lesson.
www.thecanary.co
December 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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CBS News delays 60 Minutes segment on El Salvador’s Cecot mega-prison
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/d...
CBS News delays 60 Minutes segment on El Salvador’s Cecot mega-prison
Backlash after broadcaster announces investigation, due to air on Sunday night, ‘needs additional reporting’
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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How the BBC can resist ‘entrumpification’
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/d...
How the BBC can resist ‘entrumpification’ | Letters
Letters: Enough of the orchestrated outrage – the BBC needs to be clear that there’s no systemic dishonesty at play, writes Anthony Lawton. Plus letters from Michele Ryan and Mike Pender
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Society of Editors decries Starmer’s plan to reduce media scrutiny of No 10
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Society of Editors decries Starmer’s plan to reduce media scrutiny of No 10
Body representing news organisations says move to cut back on number of lobby briefings is deeply concerning
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Journalists condemn surprise shake-up of No 10 lobby briefings
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Journalists condemn surprise shake-up of No 10 lobby briefings
Scrapping of afternoon press conferences could limit scrutiny and transparency, say reporters
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Brendan Carr admits his FCC is Trump’s journalism police
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Brendan Carr admits his FCC is Trump’s journalism police | Seth Stern and Clayton Weimers
It is clear that the FCC is not an independent agency, but an instrument of the president’s political agenda
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Trump’s $10bn attack on the BBC doesn’t have to make sense. In his absurd world, he has already won
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Trump’s $10bn attack on the BBC doesn’t have to make sense. In his absurd world, he has already won | Jane Martinson
The legal action has made news and it will do damage. A potential disaster for the corporation and the UK, but a good day’s work for this president, says media commentator Jane Martinson
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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BBC to fight Trump’s $10bn lawsuit, saying it should be dismissed
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/d...
BBC to fight Trump’s $10bn lawsuit, saying it should be dismissed
Corporation will argue it did not have rights to air film in US and it did not cause serious reputational harm
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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The Guardian view on Trump’s BBC lawsuit: grievance politics with a purpose | Editorial
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The Guardian view on Trump’s BBC lawsuit: grievance politics with a purpose | Editorial
Editorial: The US president has repeatedly targeted American media in an attempt to muzzle debate and scrutiny. His attempt to export the bullying must be resisted
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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It’s the media’s job to hold power to account. This year, too many got into bed with it instead
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/d...
It’s the media’s job to hold power to account. This year, too many got into bed with it instead | Arwa Mahdawi
The lines between advertising, public relations and journalism have become dangerously blurred
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
ukmediapolitics.bsky.social
Beware Trump’s two-pronged strategy undermining democracy
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Beware Trump’s two-pronged strategy undermining democracy | David Cole
The president announces non-existent emergencies to invoke extraordinary powers – and neutralizes the opposition
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM