Politicians never lie – they just euphemise. 14 of the best …
We’re in a post-truth age of politics. And just to prove it – here are 14 of the best euphemisms used …
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UK press ignore shocking survey showing 76% of UK CEOs mulling moving HQs abroad after Brexit
As another example of how the Brexit result was not a vote against the establishment but actually a vote organised …
Labour Party purges grandmother for saying MPs like to look after number 1 !!!
The Labour Party has suspended a terminally ill grandmother for a supposedly offensive tweet she wrote on 16/09/2015. A quick look at …
When are we going to stop doffing our caps and put a stop to the slaughter of our native wildlife?
At least eight rare, protected golden eagles have “gone missing” since 2011. All were nesting near grouse shooting estates and …
How Theresa May has been slowly turning the UK into a civil liberties free zone
Before she was in power, Theresa May did a very good impersonation of someone who cared about civil liberties. But like any good …
Cameron’s so-called extremist Imam campaigned for TORIES at last election
UPDATE: The BBC has had to apologise for the lie: At prime minister’s questions today, David Cameron accused Labour’s candidate …
Press freedom: UK ranked below Tonga, Lithuania and Ghana in new report
This is shameful. The new 2016 rankings – compiled every year by Reporters Without Borders – show the UK is …
The undeclared war being waged on Britain’s wildlife by wealthy landowners
Britain’s wealthy elite think they own the country – the people, the land, the public services, the money – even the …
Tory cabinet minister John Whittingdale accused in prostitution scandal – UK press accused of cover-up
Tory Culture Secretary John Whittingdale has been accused of being involved in a sex scandal. Any sex scandal involving a …
Cameron supports right of media to denounce Jesus – but not himself?
Houses of Parliament officials were instructed today to stop broadcasters and journalists from reporting on protests critical of David Cameron’s …
The Sun re-employs disgraced journalist branded ‘Bigot of the Year’ by mental health charity
A couple of days ago, the Sun ran a story – story being the operative word here – about a pub …
Zac “I can’t be bought” Goldsmith bought by Tory donor for £35,000
Tory candidate for London Mayor Zac Goldsmith likes to boast (somewhat like Donald Trump) that he’s so rich he can’t be …
Last words of mum to son abused by MP: “Nail the bastard”
Some quotes from an account in the Leicester Mercury today of a boy abused by MP Greville Janner: “All I remember really …
BBC producer deletes blog where he admits political manipulation before PM Questions
A BBC producer has admitted in a BBC blog – now deleted – that Andrew Neil, Laura Kuenssberg and himself manipulated …
Sshh! Don’t tell anyone but Cameron is trying to hide a report showing the Bedroom Tax has failed
While Labour members are busy tearing strips off each other – the Cameron government has tried to secretly slip out a report …
Tory MP: fracking under national parks “opportunity of our lifetimes”
The Cameron government voted yesterday to allow fracking under our national parks and other protected areas. One MP who voted …
Tory MP – accused of faking death threat – releases and then deletes patronising video
UPDATE: Allan has now been accused of bullying a sick staff member Tory MP Lucy Allan – who is accused …
Gun used in Paris terrorist attack was supplied by US arms dealer
A gun used by one of the terrorists in the recent Paris attacks was supplied by a US arms dealer. …
War propaganda begins: UK airstrikes hit Syrian oil field already “obliterated”
On the 23rd of October, the UK press reported that Russian and US planes had completely “obliterated” the Omar oil field in Syria …
The Thatcherite pressure group at the heart of the Tory bullying scandal
With all the pages of copy that have been filed in the media about the Tory bullying scandal, it’s surprising …
Tory MPs wined and dined at restaurant paid for by ‘independent’ Tory bullying inquiry lawyers
David Cameron is claiming the Conservative Party’s inquiry into the Tory bullying scandal is “independent”: “There is an independent lawyer from Clifford …
I will be back …..
(not satire!) Whatever the results tomorrow, after blogging everyday for the last 4 years, I’ll be taking a hard-earned break. …
Shhh! Don’t tell MI5, but David Cameron is being bankrolled by Russian oligarchs
(not satire – it’s the Tories!) There shouldn’t be too much surprise that the Independent and the Standard – which are …
Why the surprise? Here’s why the Independent supports the Tories:
(not satire – it’s the UK press!) A lot of people have expressed surprise that the so-called Independent newspaper has …
Supposedly ‘undecided’ BBCQT audience member set up company with Tory MP
(not satire – it’s the BBC!) A supposedly undecided businesswoman in the BBCQT audience – who strongly attacked Ed Miliband …
Confidential email shows Tories secretly holding off hospital closures until after election
(not satire – it’s the Tories!) UPDATE: Peter Bone has now denied he wrote the email. Here’s his press release: …
Local Lib Dem chairman “longstanding personal friend” of controversial incinerator CEO
(not satire – it’s the Lib Dems!) Some people have been a bit surprised as to why local Lib Dems …
Russell Brand doorsteps Daily Mail owner Lord Rothermere to ask him about his tax arrangements
(not satire – it’s the Daily Mail) I’m not normally one to plug films, but I have to admit Russell …
Police arrest parliamentary candidate for putting up campaign poster
(not satire – it’s the UK today) The police have arrested an election candidate for allegedly putting up an election poster. No, …
Police follow and intimidate election candidate handing out leaflets
(not satire – it’s the UK today) Whatever you may think of Class War‘s politics – they have candidates standing …
