Peter Mandelson’s sacking over his links to Epstein raises more questions about Keir Starmer’s poor judgment

The government of the ironic resignation ➡️ Watch the latest episode of Page 94: The Private Eye Podcast on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=euHnUe…

So, last week I met with the funeral directors to make provisional arrangements for my soon-to-be-born daughter. Yeah, it's been a tough few months to say the least, and it ain't over yet. I think it makes you realise more what is important in life, and what really matters.

For no reason whatsoever, a reminder that Trump Street is next to Russia Row -- and they are by the City of London's Guildhall if they fancy a motorcade detour tomorrow.

As his State visit continues, it’s clear President Trump appears to have a lot in common with the Royal Family – mainly Prince Andrew

In central London, there’s another protest march by people fed up with foreigners entering the country, instantly receiving huge benefits courtesy of the taxpayer, and posing a threat to women

A great new Jonathan Pie piece, which seems to sum things up quite well.

I imagine that Jimmy Kimmel might agree with this Private Eye piece. There's an irony that his show was pulled over comments relating to the death of Charlie Kirk, a person who strongly believed in the right to free speech. So much for the USA having the first amendment.

'Bad boys of magic' Penn & Teller inducted into Magic Circle after 50 years of being barred 🔗Read more trib.al/2Qeyuyx

Before we went live with tonight’s #latelate, Patrick Kielty recorded a special message of support for fellow chat show host Jimmy Kimmel ☘️

SNAP POLL/ From what you have seen or heard, do you support or oppose the proposal to introduce a digital ID card system in Britain? Support: 42% Oppose: 45% By 2024 vote Lab: 51% support / 35% oppose Con: 50% / 44% Lib Dem: 49% / 39% Reform: 22% / 69% Results link in

Today, a company linked to Baroness Michelle Mone was told it must repay the government £122m for breaching a contract for medical gowns during the Covid pandemic. Read our special report online on some of the other fat cats who made a mint during covid. ➡️ Profits of Doom

It's noticeable how certain individuals who are normally rather vocal have been seemingly quiet on this. They can't even claim that it's "the left" reporting on this criticism of the Israeli government inviting Yaxley-Lennon, given its The Mail.

Despite the rhetoric at the time, it transpires Reform's 'DOGE' team have failed to find savings in a council which they now run. It looks like a potential +5% increase is on it's way to residents in Kent next April. I wonder how their MPs will try to spin this one?

So, tomorrow marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week. There's a possibility of my daughter's birth being brought forward. I'm hoping only by a week at most, else she may be born and also die in that week.

New Monopoly-themed postage stamps released by the Royal Mail - missing the "go straight to jail" option for the post office managers.

oh no

Trump is not too pleased with the photo they used of him in TIME Magazine

Number crunching: council tax hikes From the new Private Eye, out now.

Will probably try and take a break from X for a bit. For those who know, the time is almost here for what I've been simultaneously looking forward to and dreading. Family is more important that disagreeing with strangers online.