Conquest of the Useless | Mic Wright | Substack

Political hacks demand only a certain kind of 'hinterland' from politicians.

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Piers Morgan Uncensored wasn't offensive or triggering. It was tedious.

Apr 26

With his head thrust through the Overton cat flap, Tom Newton-Dunn really believes he's not right-wing.

Apr 25

“He’s really done it this time,” cry the hacks before their memories reset.

Apr 12

The sudden desire to scrutinise Rishi Sunak isn’t news, it’s spectacle.

Apr 8

The government's plan to sell off Channel 4 is a caustic cocktail of spite, revenge and ideology.

Apr 5

After William and Kate's grim tour of the Caribbean, the British press colludes in a palace PR offensive.

Mar 28

Do The Times and The Sun see the same Rishi Sunak?

Mar 24

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