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A Morning Down the Labour Friends of Israel Rabbit Hole
After spending part of the morning reading articles, falling down the inevitable Google rabbit holes and, yes, asking AI a few awkward questions, I ended up looking into Labour Friends of Israel, usually shortened to LFI. Like most things connected to British politics and the Middle East, what starts as a straightforward bit of reading quickly turns into a maze of ...
It’s Brentford Bridge!
In what may go down as the boldest or most bewildering managerial appointment in modern football, Chelsea FC are reportedly lining up none other than David Brent as their next head coach, with long-time assistant and full-time eye-roller Gareth Keenan set to join him as his loyal sidekick. Sources close to Stamford Bridge say the club’s ownership believes ...
Sending a Fixer to Charm a Crook: How It All Went Spectacularly Wrong
There is, of course, a version of events we will never hear from Keir Starmer. It goes something like this: “We made a decision in what we thought was Britain’s interests. It blew up in our faces. Sorry about that.” Simple. Honest. Completely impossible. Because the truth, if it ever saw daylight, would be far less flattering and far more cynical. ...
What is a Real Football Fan?
I was told the other day that I’m not a proper supporter of Reading FC. This life-altering judgement came after I had the audacity to suggest that until the playing style improves, I won’t be paying to watch it. A reckless opinion, clearly. There was a time when that sort of accusation would have ruined my week. I’d have come back swinging with a full ...
The Thin Skin of Populism: When Nigel Farage Runs Out of Answers!
There’s a familiar rhythm to modern populism. It starts with charm, leans heavily on outrage, and when the questions get difficult, descends into visible irritation. Lately, Nigel Farage seems to be hitting that final stage with increasing regularity. When the Questions Get Awkward For years, Farage has thrived in environments where he could set the tone. ...