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I used to be a leftist pundit, but I’m all right now
Comedian MITCH BENN ponders why he seems to be the only commentator who hasn't been bought off by the Kremlin
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The British Honours System: A BHS that should shut down
To join Gavin Williamson, who else is deserving of a knighthood? Here are some more ennoblements we should expect to see coming down the red carpet soon...
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Mitch Benn: Five inanimate objects that would make a better foreign secretary than Liz Truss
After her disastrous diplomatic trip to Russia, the comedian casts his eye over potential replacements for the foreign secretary
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Boris Johnson’s party game shame? It’s all a bit of a blurredle…
Comedian MITCH BENN on the Wordle-themed games he envisions being played by the government
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Welcome to the era of distraction politics
Comedian MITCH BENN on the various 'operations' created to save Boris Johnson's skin
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The Tory runners and riders: Is it time for the spectral lady?
Comedian MITCH BENN takes a closer look at some of the front runners in the event of Boris Johnson's resignation, including Liz Truss, Nadine Dorries and the second coming of Margaret Thatcher...
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Tories flip their wigs as the fools’ golden ratio returns
Comedian MITCH BENN sums up another sane week in British politics, from Michael Fabricant to Nadine Dorries' silence.
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Boris Johnson is 007 in Now, Time To Die
Agent Blond faces imminent doom. But could there be one last chance to escape?
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Games to make your ‘work event’ go off with a bang
Comedian MITCH BENN offers up some advice on how to follow in the steps of Downing Street and make your next 'work event' one to remember (or rather not remember...)
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A failure to follow the party line is almost unbelievable
Comedian MITCH BENN presents his take on the news of more lockdown parties in Downing Street and Nigel Farage coming to Novak Djokovic's aid.
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Don’t Stop Deceivin’: The Downing Sreet New Year’s Eve festivities
Comedian MITCH BENN reports from the Number 10 New Year's Eve Karaoke Party.
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From Tutankhamun to Lucian Freud – key anniversaries in 2022
As much as the arrival of a New Year encourages us to look forward, it also offers a chance to look back. JONATHAN SALE flags up the most notable anniversaries in 2022.
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Unforgettable events in a year best forgotten: Mitch Benn’s brief guide to 2021
Who could forget the last 12 months .. even if we all want to? MITCH BENN looks back at 2021 and some of the key events that made it such an, ahem, interesting year.
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BadFellas: A Tory gangster story
"As far back as I can remember I always wanted to be a Conservative…"
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Miracle on Downing Street and How the Mogg stole Christmas: What to watch this festive season
Comedian MITCH BENN presents his recommendations of what to watch this Christmas. Featuring a few familiar faces...
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The case of a couple of Dicks and the Tory Christmas party
Comedian MTCH BENN questions the Metropolitan Police's policy of not to "retrospectively" investigate crimes...
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Boris Johnson is heading for oblivion.. so should he open a theme park?
Comedian MITCH BENN ponders if the prime minister is making plans to open "Borisland" once his time at No.10 is done.
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What does Keir Starmer have to do to build a big poll lead?
Comedian MITCH BENN lists his ideas of what the Labour leader could do to increase his standing in the polls.
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My recommendations for second jobs for MPs
Comedian MITCH BENN provides a list of other jobs MPs could take.
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It’s time to stop using ‘u-turn’ term to define this government
Comedian MITCH BENN explains it is barely an adequate metaphor to define what this government is doing.
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Boris Johnson’s plan to win another general election with Brexit
From the same people who brought you the 'watertight' plan to rescue Owen Paterson, their latest proposal will reignite the Brexit debate.
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Could Boris Johnson decide next Doctor Who star?
With Boris Johnson looking to approve the next political editor at the BBC, comedian MITCH BENN looks at other decisions Number 10 might want to influence.
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Brexit leaves No 10 loathed by fishermen on both sides of channel
Your weekly check on how well Brexit is going (SPOILER: Not very well)
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North Korea, Russia, Mars: Recommendations for the PM’s next holiday
Comedian MITCH BENN has recommendations for Boris Johnson's next holiday abroad.
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The EU nonsense you’ll be glad we’re free of
While Britain is heading towards a Winter of Discontent, the EU is arguing over phone chargers. Comedian MITCH BENN gives his take.
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Brexit leaves Britain pining for Christmas trees
Britain previously relied on foresters from Eastern Europe. Brexit is now putting its stock of Christmas trees at risk.
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Is it time to rename more government departments?
Comedian MITCH BENN proposes new names for the ministries serving Boris Johnson's government.
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Brexit’s not all right now – in fact it’s a disaster because of gas, gas, gas
Remember when Boris Johnson claimed in 2016 that 'fuel bills will be lower' if the UK voted for Brexit?
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What will happen next if we keep relaxing British standards?
MITCH BENN imagines what will happen next if lorry driver training standards are relaxed.
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Brexit-related pumpkin shortage is all trick, no treat
Britain faces a shortage of pumpkins this Halloween, and fewer fireworks on November 5.
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Is it time for a virtual prime minister?
Comedian MITCH BENN considers how Abba's new technology could be used in politics...
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How Tobias Smollett became the father of broad British humour
One writer not only pioneered
satire, but also the literary feud, writes CHARLIE CONNELLY