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What on Earth Is a Lethaby?

Thanks to the recent national outbreak of people loudly banging on about “heritage,” “traditional values,” and “our proud Christian roots” usually while standing in a queue for an Indian meal or shouting abuse at a Deliveroo cyclist, I found myself wondering whether I should probably learn something about my own surname. Not because I’ve suddenly ...

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 ...

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. ...