Ex-presenter of BBC Radio 4 show complains in Guardian of ‘gratuitous gratitude’ and ‘gushing’ between host and guest For more than three decades, John Humphrys delighted and infuriated listeners in equal measure as he confronted the nation’s politicians in his trademark, pointed style on the Today programme. Now a listener himself, the former presenter of the BBC’s flagship radio news show is just as pointed in his assessment of the current incarnation of the programme. His verdict? It’s irritating. Continue reading...

White officials redirect public concern, downplaying the dangers of Islamophobia while disproportionately amplifying antisemitism

Demonstration follows family’s plea for death not to be used to create division

The police made a terrible mistake with Henry Nowak. But deliberately stoking racial tensions for personal advantage is despicable

Demonstration follows family’s plea for death not to be used to create division