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The Day That Satire Died in Britain

12 June 2026 at 17:00

Prof James Alexander has pinpointed the day that satire died in Britain: it was in 2015, when Private Eye launched its podcast, and therefore confirmed it was just another tedious organ of the right-on liberal Left.

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Hormuz: The Slow-Motion Crash

12 June 2026 at 13:30

The economic shock of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sparked calls to abandon fossil fuels faster. But that's the wrong lesson, says Richard Lyon – and Net Zero obsessed Britain will learn this the hard way.

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The Sceptic | Episode 82: How Britain Became an ‘Island of Strangers’ and the Security Risks of Net Zero

12 June 2026 at 07:00

In Episode 82 of the Sceptic: The Free Speech Union's Dr Ben Jones on the causes of rising civil unrest, and Prof Gwythian Prins on how green zealotry leaves Britain exposed to its enemies.

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John Healey Quits as Defence Secretary Over Starmer Military Funding Failure

11 June 2026 at 13:00

John Healey has resigned as defence secretary over Sir Keir Starmer’s defence investment plan, accusing the Prime Minister of failing to "meet the moment" over his long-delayed proposals to boost military spending.

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Can Anyone or Anything Stop Andy Burnham Now?

11 June 2026 at 11:00

Can anyone or anything stop Andy Burnham becoming PM now, asks Mark Littlewood in his latest Political Betting column as he contemplates breaking his usual rule and taking the 2/5 odds-on bet.

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The Backlash Against Net Zero is Gathering Steam Across Europe

11 June 2026 at 09:00

Labour’s goal of 'dynamic alignment' with the EU is bad news for the party's beloved Net Zero, says Ben Pile. Even more than in Britain, the backlash in Europe against ruinous climate policies is gathering steam.

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New Welsh Temperature Record Set at Junk Site

11 June 2026 at 07:00

The Met Office has claimed a new Welsh temperature record for springtime. But it was recorded at Bute Park, a Class 5 junk site where hot air is frequently vented from greenhouses, says Paul Homewood.

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The Vasts of Ignorance

10 June 2026 at 19:00

The pro-trans activists who gate-crashed an Oxford lecturer this week were only the latest to broadcast their ignorance. But is it any surprise when they're the product of a British education, says Guy de la Bédoyère.

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Suicidal Men Don’t Need More Feminism

10 June 2026 at 15:30

Seven men die by suicide in Australia every day. Last month, the peak body for men's health decided to address this by teaching boys about gender equity. But men are not dying for lack of feminism, says Bettina Arndt.

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