A progressive voice for a metropolitan community. https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/ Part of the Joe Media Group.https://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3ml4jpcogsk24"Sometimes you look at a story's coverage and you wonder whether you are actually part of something truly hideous." https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/james-obrien-questions-tabloid-silence-on-farages-5m-gift-405886/05 May 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4jpcogsk24https://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3ml4exdr2us24It started with TACO, now Trump has entered his NACHO era https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/from-taco-to-nacho-trump-lands-brutal-new-nickname-amid-hormuz-crisis-405878/05 May 2026 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4exdr2us24https://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3ml447yp4ak24“It is my strong personal view that the international order will be rebuilt out of Europe." There can be no doubt that Mark Carney believes Canada's best interests lie across the Atlantic instead of with Trump's America. https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/mark-carney-comments-europe-new-world-order-will-canada-join-the-eu-405868/05 May 2026 11:42 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml447yp4ak24https://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3ml3xopkqgc25For a party that has sought to present itself as a serious challenger to the political establishment, this an episode that may prove costly.05 May 2026 10:21 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3xopkqgc25https://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3ml3ufjyauc25Messages were also displayed on the Chrysler and Empire State buildings 👏05 May 2026 09:22 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3ufjyauc25https://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3ml3qxnvp2225Take a large, significant number ✅ Strip it of context ✅ Attach it to a political target ✅ Present it as a current failure ✅ By any reasonable journalistic standard, the latest front page from The Sun crosses a line. https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/media/the-suns-200000-splash-is-not-just-misleading-its-downright-deceitful-405857/05 May 2026 08:21 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3qxnvp2225https://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3ml2jxjqel22rReform unveiled proposals to place migrant detention centres in Green-controlled areas this weekend - causing a stir in the process.04 May 2026 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2jxjqel22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3ml2j33geg223As the UK heads to the polls, real progress is being overshadowed by media fixation on Reform’s manufactured outrage.04 May 2026 20:27 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2j33geg223https://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkzdrncwik22"This is absolutely disgusting." https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/reform-uk-threaten-green-voters-with-insane-new-policy-405844/04 May 2026 09:19 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzdrncwik22https://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkxfoic5ec2xThe Greater Manchester Mayor is understood to have a credible plan in place to run as an MP, win a by-election… and potentially challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership.03 May 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxfoic5ec2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkxfivv5uc2xZack Polanski has accused the media of 'double standards' when it comes to antisemitism. https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/zack-polanski-antisemitic-cartoon-405839/03 May 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxfivv5uc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkxfbshi4k2xThe billionaire-backed Brexiteer bottle-job is at it again! https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/where-is-nigel-farage-donation-405837/03 May 2026 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxfbshi4k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkume4oqb22uThe real danger may not be who wants nuclear weapons - but who already has them. https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/opinion/there-is-only-one-country-on-earth-that-definitely-shouldnt-have-nuclear-weapons-right-now-405680/02 May 2026 12:10 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkume4oqb22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mksivxtgrs2bLabour has achieved more than Reform UK has even proposed.01 May 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksivxtgrs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mksb2bpxkk2bIt's been achieved three years ahead of schedule https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/labour-delivers-another-nhs-manifesto-commitment-405811/01 May 2026 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksb2bpxkk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkrzu3qvnk2bWith Number 10 now a revolving door for failed prime ministers, the real question is no longer who governs Britain - but whether Britain can still be governed at all. https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/opinion/we-ask-once-more-has-britain-become-ungovernable-405788/01 May 2026 11:33 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrzu3qvnk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkrz2w36ys2b"All they're doing is saying to my children and your children 'tough luck chaps.'"01 May 2026 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrz2w36ys2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkrvl4sov22bThere was audible shock from other Question Time guests at the comment.01 May 2026 10:17 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrvl4sov22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkrrfcshik2bFiona Bruce did her best to get Zia Yusuf to answer a pretty straight forward yes or no question - but he wasn't having it https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/zia-yusuf-refuses-to-answer-question-five-times-during-bbc-qt-appearance-405801/01 May 2026 09:02 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrrfcshik2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkpwfn4gos2iImagine the media reaction if Angela Rayner had accepted an undeclared £5m gift from a Bangkok-based billionaire...30 Apr 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpwfn4gos2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkpu5fqots2iSome have criticised Polanski and the Greens in the wake of the knife attack on two Jewish men in Golders Green https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/zack-polanski-condemns-politicians-using-antisemitism-as-political-football-405769/30 Apr 2026 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpu5fqots2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkpmwvjvn22iReform's spokesperson for Home Affairs has now appeared on Question Time more than any other guest since the 2024 general election.30 Apr 2026 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpmwvjvn22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkpgxfrbp22iOne exchange to tell you everything you need to know about Musk.30 Apr 2026 10:50 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpgxfrbp22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkpd6wq52k2iOne man accepted some glasses as a gift, the other accepted £5,000,000 from a crypto billionaire. https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/farage-labelled-hypocrite-as-clip-of-him-mocking-starmer-for-accepting-gifts-resurfaces-405739/30 Apr 2026 09:42 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpd6wq52k2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkp7tuo4xs2iNigel Farage received a £5m gift from a crypto billionaire in early 2024. Just weeks later, he announced his U-turn decision to stand in the general election. The crypto billionaire has since donated millions to Reform UK. Farage did not declare the £5m gift.30 Apr 2026 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkp7tuo4xs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mknvq3hr6223From legendary institutions to neighbourhood icons, here's the Londoners’ guide to the best restaurants the capital has to offer. https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/food-drink/a-definitive-guide-to-the-best-restaurants-in-london-405723/29 Apr 2026 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknvq3hr6223https://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mknj3g7yqs23You know it's not going well when the audience are laughing at you29 Apr 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknj3g7yqs23https://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mknamarks223A raft of changes will come into effect for tenants and landlords from Friday as part of the Renters' Rights Act 🏡 https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/renters-rights-act-what-changes-for-tenants-and-landlords-405719/29 Apr 2026 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknamarks223https://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkmxlfnfx223Reform showing how much of a 'party of the people' they are again! https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/scottish-reform-leader-humiliated-after-bragging-about-his-huge-wealth-in-tv-debate-405711/29 Apr 2026 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmxlfnfx223https://bsky.app/profile/thelondoneconomic.bsky.social/post/3mkmv5lpxac23Zia Yusuf said MPs thinking of voting against the motion would have their constituencies 'carpet bombed' by Reform - but it seems the party's two most senior figures didn't think the vote was that important in the end 🤔 https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/neither-nigel-farage-or-robert-jenrick-turned-up-for-vote-on-starmer-inquiry-405704/29 Apr 2026 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:wigoi6ks5xzgr7edb4dcz3j5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmv5lpxac23