Grant Gallacher

“Actor” and right-wing activist Laurence Fox has lost a high-stakes libel battle with Twitter users, facing a judicial rebuke over his inflammatory remarks. Here’s the full story. X Gon’ Give It To Ya The moderately successful actor turned right-wing grifter and founder of the Reclaim party, Laurence Fox, lost a libel battle over a dispute … Read more

Intractable combat in Ukraine and the Middle East coupled with the uncertainty of US politics has sparked fear among European defence leaders. Should we all be worried? Here’s the full story.  Boiling Point It will not have escaped your notice that everyone has been talking about war in the past few days. Whether it’s the … Read more

New research has uncovered a surprising correlation between embracing ‘wokeness’ and heightened levels of anxiety and depression, shedding light on the psychological implications of social justice advocacy. Here’s the full story.  “Woke” In recent years, the term “woke” has been overused to the point where it has almost lost all meaning.  African-American Vernacular English Originally … Read more

Insolvencies in the UK have reached a 30-year high, with rising costs, high inflation, and sky-high interest rates leading to a profoundly difficult period for British business. Here’s the full story.  Bust or Bust The UK has been no stranger recently to bad economic news, but recent figures have shed light on how difficult things … Read more

Amidst another contrived culture war controversy, Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has initiated a review of the Ministry of Defense’s diversity policies following reports of potential compromises to national security. Here’s the whole story. Downward Spiral As the UK government continues hurtles towards an anticipated defeat at the upcoming election later this year, an interesting new … Read more

NHS England’s chief has condemned health tech entrepreneur’s controversial remarks as racist and sexist, sparking internal dissent and political scrutiny. Here’s the full story. Significant Headache The scandal surrounding Frank Hester’s racist and derogatory remarks about MP Diane Abbott is refusing to go away, posing a significant headache for the Conservative Party and the Prime … Read more

The BBC has apologized for labelling Reform UK as ‘far right,’ despite the party sharing many views and policies with parties that are described as far-right elsewhere. Here’s the full story. Words Losing Meaning Arguably, since Donald Trump’s election campaign in 2016, one of the things that has evolved since he was catapulted onto the … Read more

The latest data reveals a staggering 9% surge in UK rental costs, as experts and tenants alike voice concerns over affordability, prompting calls for urgent government action to address the escalating crisis. Here’s the full story. Bad to Worse With each passing day, the news surrounding the UK economy goes from bad to worse, with … Read more

The family of Farruku has raised concerns over the government’s delay in initiating an independent investigation into his death on a remote barge, highlighting broader issues of vulnerability and mental health support for those in quasi-detention. Here’s the full story. Demanding Answers The tragic death of Leonard Farruku, a 27-year-old asylum seeker, has sparked a … Read more

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s remarks hinting at an October general election, alongside fiscal considerations and diplomatic engagements, have led to more questions than answers over the timing of the coming general election. Here’s the full story. Moving On The Conservatives have been desperate to move on from a week of scandal, plots and disappointing economic realities. Without … Read more