The dismissive coverage of Zack Polanski’s party obscures a far bigger truth about the rise of the left in British politics

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The ban comes just weeks after the Conservative leader called Reform's barring of critical journalists from their conference an "authoritarian" attack on the free press

As diesel costs continue to spiral, many are holding Donald Trump responsible for the rise. Andrew Misra explores if diesel fuel prices in the UK are now at the whim of the US President.

James O’Brien: The PM was brilliant, except for when he talked about immigration

The Prime Minister's emotional and expansive speech opened the door to a genuine shift in our politics, argues Adam Bienkov

It’s easy to be cynical, but it would be false. Something extraordinary is happening here.

In a chat aboard the new Mersey Ferry, the Prime Minister tells the Liverpool Echo of his deep connection to this city ahead of his first party conference speech as the nation's leader

The big political issues of the day.

Sentencing comes after years of appeals and retrials in the case involving former TV production assistant Miriam Haley Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years on Wednesday after being convicted of sexually assaulting former TV production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006 at his Manhattan apartment. Haley appeared in court on Wednesday morning and delivered a victim impact statement. Continue reading...

Thomas called followers to protest against arrival of asylum seekers in Gosport, but Border Force instead transported them to Dover

Protesters gathered in Gosport after initial reports the small boat would be brought further west.

Stephen Colegrave pays personal tribute to our much-loved Byline Times contributor, who died last week

GB news has provided relentless positive PR for Nigel Farage while racking up tens of millions in financial losses. And now there is a new channel in the offing

The BBC’s platforming of the bigoted views of billionaire tax exile Jim Ratcliffe is just the latest sign of a national broadcaster that has lost its way

Betfred tycoon Fred Done says he will no longer financially support rugby league and threatens to pull horseracing sponsorship if Labour hikes levies

He previously said the heckler should “get a life”.

US 30-year borrowing costs hit highs as falling Saudi oil production gives fresh impetus to rally in crude prices

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Scientists say monthly temperature anomaly of more than 2C is possible as temporary El Niño cycle takes hold in Pacific region

The rabble-rouser, real name Daniel Thomas, organised protests that saw hundreds of masked men descend on Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend.

Podcast Episode · James O'Brien Daily · 9 September · 57min