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DAN HODGES: This self-pitying, evasive and frankly boorish Nigel Farage was a pale shadow of the anti-establishment hero
Daily Mail columnist Dan Hodges delivers a scathing critique of Nigel Farage following a recorded address the Reform leader gave to the nation. Hodges argues that Farage, once an engaging and effective anti-establishment campaigner, has become self-pitying, evasive and boorish. The piece matters because it reflects growing scrutiny of Farage’s personal finances and conduct, and…
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Democratic party implodes over scandal-plagued Graham Platner’s nomination as Senate hopeful seeks to choose his own replacement
Maine’s Democratic Party has descended into open conflict over its embattled US Senate candidate Graham Platner, who faces mounting pressure to withdraw from his challenge to long-serving Republican incumbent Susan Collins. The turmoil matters because it threatens the party’s prospects in a key Senate contest, with Platner—a former oyster farmer—now mired in sexual assault allegations…
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Anika Wells ends holiday early amid Telstra crisis after Daily Mail demanded answers over her radio silence: ‘Entitled to leave’
Australian communications minister Anika Wells cut short her annual leave and held an emergency press conference after being criticised for staying silent during a major Telstra network outage. The failure disrupted phone and internet services across the country, knocked out EFTPOS systems and forced some businesses to close, while the telco investigates whether anyone died…
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Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war?
Russia is being gripped by a widespread fuel crisis, with long daily queues at petrol stations even in the wealthy capital, Moscow, and many garages shut after running out of stock entirely. The shortages matter because they bring the consequences of the Ukraine war home to ordinary Russians, whom President Putin has largely tried to…
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Almost no progress made on UK regional household income divide in 30 years, report finds
A new report from the Resolution Foundation finds that Britain’s regional divide in household income has barely narrowed in nearly 30 years, despite repeated pledges by successive governments to close the gap. The findings matter because they underline the scale of the challenge facing prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham, who has made rebalancing prosperity across the…
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‘More public control’: what will Burnham do about water and energy?
As Andy Burnham prepares to be confirmed as prime minister, attention has turned to what he might do about Britain’s troubled water and energy utilities. Advisers in his camp favour renewed public ownership of regional monopolies, and insiders suggest he is weighing a 10-year programme to take control of “the essentials of life”. This matters…
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Sheffield Wednesday-Bolton Wanderers Carabao Cup date and kick-off time confirmed – thestar.co.uk
The article from thestar.co.uk reports that the date and kick-off time for a Carabao Cup (English Football League Cup) tie between Sheffield Wednesday and Bolton Wanderers have been confirmed. Such confirmations matter to supporters planning to attend or watch the fixture, as well as to the clubs’ scheduling. Unfortunately, the specific details — including the…
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Brittany Higgins’ husband banned from National Press Club after political stunt during Pauline Hanson’s speech: ‘Not welcome’
David Sharaz, the husband of former political staffer Brittany Higgins, has reportedly been banned from Australia’s National Press Club after the campaign group he works for, GetUp!, disrupted a speech by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. The incident matters because it has drawn a police investigation and threats of legal action, and highlights tensions over…