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With apologies to E. J. Thribb (aged 17½) So. FarewellThenDominic Cummings. You were de facto Prime Minister Until the lazy philanderer’s latestConquest from the Spectator magazine,Whatsername,Objected to yourGeneralObnoxiousness. You will be …

The English language has long been an insatiable borrower of vocabulary from other languages, a consequence of the English being insatiable invaders of other countries, but there’s something categorically different …

Illustration: Rob Greene & Dic Mortimer

Illustration: P Niszczak & Dic Mortimer

Alun is an excitable, high-maintenance cairn terrier/miniature shihtzu cross of low pedigree looking for a loving home after his previous owners abandoned him in a Cowbridge wheelie-bin. Can you help? …

WANTED FOR THE CRIMES OF: Gross misconduct in public office Misappropriation and embezzlement of public funds Corruption of the public realm Deliberate peddling of lies and misinformation Sustained attacks on …

WESTMINSTER Dirt: Soft  Turf: Turd 12.30 British Prime Minister Selling Stakes (Class Z) 100y crooked course (Tory HQ to Palace of Westminster) Winner: Basic salary – £150k pa, Perks – …

Apologies, once more, to E.J. Thribb (aged 17½) So. Farewell Then Mrs May. Nothing in your job Became you like your Leaving of it. You shed hot tears of grief …

In preparation for the imminent collapse of the UK economy, it is now prudent to begin stockpiling essential supplies that might at least see you through a couple of months …