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Although it's very rare, that a Prime Minister in the UK (or any Western democracy) would be cheered, there are still plenty of idiots folk that whoop and cheer the royal family.

3 weeks off from the 20th. The whole of New Zealand pretty much shuts down over the xmas/new year period.

I don't know what sources you're reading, but I'd recommend reading any reports that interview those working in Samoa at the time. The issue here goes beyond "guilt by association" it’s about the real impact that influential voices like RFK Jr have on vulnerable communities. In Samoa, where...

I imagine most Americans are unaware of the measles outbreak in Samoa back in 2019 and that RFK Jr played an influential part. The man has never acknowledged his responsibility or ever expressed regret for his role in it.

There is a podcast by the great Jon Ronson about this: It's the early 1970s. Frank Schaeffer is an American kid living in the Swiss Alps – the son of an influential Christian art historian - who daydreams of one day making Hollywood films. But for that he needs a show-reel to prove himself. The...

Genuinely interested to know which experts disagree with that framing. I've read many opinions on this by experts in their respective fields, at that time and since, and the framing I believe is a true reflection of them. There are a few of those aligned with Trump who tend to overstate his...

I'm happy to disagree agreeably on the majority of this. Two things though. I have thought if I am superimposing my feelings about Trump the man as opposed to his actions, it is a possibility but I think I'm backed with plenty of evidence about the man's character to confidently say I am not...

Lots of self-reflection for the Democrats, they need to work out a strategy to compete, not against a political opponent, but against a cult of personality. A man who stands for nothing becomes a mirror, reflecting back what others wish to see. They need to focus on how to better deliver the...

Thanks for your honesty here Dax. A few things I'd push back on though: You can summarise it further in that Trump is transactional, any deal done is far more likely to be for his financial benefit as opposed to the benefit of the US, its allies, and the world as a whole. Is it not the...

Throughout the UK in the 90's there was a Kulkarni type stinking out every sixth-form common room, obsessing over unsuccessful bands, then sneering at them if they ever achieved success. Whether it's football, film, or music, the best journalists possess a genuine love for every aspect of the...

I wouldn't get too envious of the holidays abroad, all kids want is quality time with their parents. From what I've seen recently most families spend 5min trying to get the perfect picture for social media, before all of them ignore each other for hours, lost in their devices. On the argument...

No, men are not 'hunter-gatherers' by nature and the impulse to provide and protect is not an inherent trait, people of all genders can have the desire to provide and protect, and are increasingly seen as shared responsibilities in modern society. You are overlooking the complexity and diversity...

Andrew Tate doesn't represent society as a whole; he is an abhorrent figure riding the wave of toxic masculinity, using his platform to promote an aggressive, materialistic, and domineering version of what it means to be a man to a minority of vulnerable young men. It's important to note that...

Society doesn't diminish men or demand unattainable levels of success from them. Instead, it's beginning to expect higher behavioral and moral standards from us (and let's face it, we’ve got a lot of room for improvement). As an average guy who works hard for his family and enjoys a beer, I...

He was injured last year and didn't get much game time. Another loan to club looking to win the Championship is probably the right move at this stage.

I didn't know much about Scaramucci, but listening to him on the Rest is Politics US podcast, I like him.

If this was a year into the government's tenure, then it could be viewed as cynical. I agree that not every vote against is a protest/faction vote however, I believe this instance was. The government had only been in for 18 days, the SNP and the Labour MPs knew exactly what they were doing...

This reads like you're having a pop at @Thaksins Love Child freedom of speech. I find it fascinating how figures like Farage who have climbed the political ladder, are paid handsomely for newspaper articles, and when compared to their peers, enjoy a disproportionate amount of airtime to spread...

To quote Mitt Romney "I don’t know that I can disrespect someone more than JD Vance."

Not just parties, but factions within the parties. I don't know how many times this needs to be said, but this wasn't about removing the 2-Child cap, it was all part of a political point-scoring game. The suspended MPs claiming a moral victory as they've been suspended for 'the crime of...