Charlie Herbert

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Charlie is a politics writer for JOE and The London Economic. Having previously covered everything from Eurovision and the general election to the Rugby World Cup and the Brits - along with a spell in charge of the famous JOE Friday Pub Quiz - he's since moved over to focusing on politics on both sides of the Atlantic. Now content editor at The London Economic, Charlie continues to be a contributor to JOE's political content. Away from matters of Trump and Starmer, he has a keen interest in pretty much every sport, and is a regular guest on the FootballJOE Quiz - with varying degrees of success!

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  • GB News host denies Belfast riots happened in extraordinary exchange

    GB News host denies Belfast riots happened in extraordinary exchange

    The presenter claimed no houses were burnt down, despite footage showing exactly this. GB News presenter Beverley Turner has denied any riots took place in Belfast this week in an extraordinary exchange on the channel. There have been violent scenes in Belfast this week in the wake of a horrific knife attack in the city. […]

    5 days ago

  • Latest Makerfield by-election prediction after poll leaked

    Latest Makerfield by-election prediction after poll leaked

    The by-election is set to be held next Thursday Restore Britain look set to play a significant role in the Makerfield by-election, by torpedoing Reform’s hopes of winning the seat, according to a leaked poll. Back when this crunch by-election was called, many expected it to be a closer race between Reform and Labour, with […]

    6 days ago

  • Keir Starmer eviscerates Richard Tice at PMQs over ‘aggressive tax avoidance’

    Keir Starmer eviscerates Richard Tice at PMQs over ‘aggressive tax avoidance’

    “If he paid his tax, we’d have more money to deal with these issues” Keir Starmer delivered a searing attack on Richard Tice after the Reform man called on the prime minister to resign in the wake of the Belfast knife attack. During Wednesday’s prime minister’s questions, Tice stood up to claim that Starmer was […]

    1 week ago

  • Trump has meltdown as he storms out of interview calling host ‘crooked or stupid’

    Trump has meltdown as he storms out of interview calling host ‘crooked or stupid’

    He didn’t like the line of questioning Donald Trump had a complete meltdown during an interview after he was pressed on baseless claims that American elections were rigged. This is what happens the moment he is faced with just an ounce of scrutiny. Some might call him a ‘snowflake’… Trump rages about rigged elections Over […]

    1 week ago

  • Reform’s Makerfield candidate roasted by audience member during Question Time

    Reform’s Makerfield candidate roasted by audience member during Question Time

    “I’d rather have a career politician than a plumber who’s a sexist.” Reform’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election Robert Kenyon was slammed by an audience member at during a Question Time appearance. Thursday’s edition of the BBC programme was a special about the Makerfield by-election, with each candidate from the five biggest parties in the […]

    1 week ago

  • Farage had his feet up in ‘swanky private members’ club after Southampton riots

    Farage had his feet up in ‘swanky private members’ club after Southampton riots

    As Starmer said at PMQs this week: ‘it shows exactly who he is.’ After two days of calling for “pure, cold rage” and ramping up tensions and division in the wake of Henry Nowak’s murder, Nigel Farage clearly thought he was due a reward. So, he took himself to a swanky private members’ club and put his […]

    1 week ago

  • Makerfield Reform candidate humbled by Chris Mason

    Makerfield Reform candidate humbled by Chris Mason

    It’s being dubbed the ‘worst political interview in history.’ Robert Kenyon, Reform’s candidate in the upcoming Makerfield by-election, has been humbled by Chris Mason in a car crash interview. After Reform announced Kenyon as their candidate for the by-election, it transpired that he had posted some fairly awful sentiments about women online. The plumber, who had […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Keir Starmer calls out Farage’s ‘pure, cold rage’ comments during PMQs

    Keir Starmer calls out Farage’s ‘pure, cold rage’ comments during PMQs

    “It shows exactly who he is.” Keir Starmer condemned Nigel Farage for his comments calling for “pure, cold rage” in the wake of Henry Nowak’s murder. On Tuesday morning, the Reform UK leader claimed Nowak’s death was evidence of a “two-tier culture” in Britain where white people’s rights “matter less than those of ethnic minorities.” He went […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Labour refers Farage’s claims about Russian phone hacking to the police

    Labour refers Farage’s claims about Russian phone hacking to the police

    The party had given an ultimatum to Farage. The Labour Party has referred to the police allegations from Nigel Farage that his phone had potentially being hacked by Russia. This week, Labour party chair Anna Turley issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Farage for him to report the matter to the relevant authorities. This was after Farage and […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Founder of Raise the Colours charged with murder

    Founder of Raise the Colours charged with murder

    He was arrested following an incident outside a bar in which two men were punched. One of the founders of Raise the Colours has been charged with murder. Billy Allison, one of the founders of the movement which has risen to prominence in recent months, has been charged with murder and grievous bodily harm with […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Carol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate over online comments

    Carol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate over online comments

    Vorderman said she wanted “an apology from Rob Kenyon, to me, and to all the other people he’s abused online”. Carol Vorderman has demanded an apology from Reform by-election candidate Robert Kenyon over online comments he made about her. The broadcaster and said Kenyon was a “cowardly man” after it emerged he had made a […]

    2 weeks ago

  • UK net migration plummets to lowest level since 2021

    UK net migration plummets to lowest level since 2021

    The number of people claiming asylum is down 12% and he number of asylum seekers in hotels is down by a third Net migration into the UK has dropped by almost half, falling to the lowest level since 2021. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics released on Thursday showed that net migration fell […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Andy Burnham set to stand in Makerfield by-election – what are his chances of winning?

    Andy Burnham set to stand in Makerfield by-election – what are his chances of winning?

    Burnham’s route back to parliament has opened up. After months of speculation about Andy Burnham’s leadership potential, and how he’d secure a route back to parliament, it looks like his chance his finally here. On Thursday, Labour MP Josh Simons’s announced he will step down from his seat in Makerfield, with the deliberate intention of […]

    1 month ago

  • Sky News host claims Starmer photos are ‘government propaganda’ and ‘fake news’

    Sky News host claims Starmer photos are ‘government propaganda’ and ‘fake news’

    “These are government propaganda photographs.” There’s been a furious reaction after Sky News journalist Sam Coates repeatedly described pictures of Keir Starmer as “propaganda” and “fake news.” After a day of calls for him to resign, Starmer carried out some prime ministerial duties as he visited a group of apprentices in London. Images were the […]

    1 month ago

  • Chaotic Beth Rigby gaffe is straight out of The Thick of It

    Chaotic Beth Rigby gaffe is straight out of The Thick of It

    There’s chaos everywhere you look in Westminster today There was a chaotic moment live on Sky News as Beth Rigby tried to interview a Cabinet minister outside 10 Downing Street. It’s safe to say it’s been an eventful day in Westminster with every minute and hour seemingly bringing a new update about Keir Starmer’s future. […]

    1 month ago

  • Keir Starmer eviscerates ‘grifter and chancer’ Nigel Farage over Brexit

    Keir Starmer eviscerates ‘grifter and chancer’ Nigel Farage over Brexit

    “He took Britain for a ride and, unlike the Tories who actually had to face up to it, he just fled the scene.” Keir Starmer has taken aim at Nigel Farage, labelling him a “grifter” and a “chancer” over his claims about Brexit. On Monday, the prime minister delivered a major speech addressing the disappointing […]

    1 month ago

  • ‘UKIP’s here!’ – New Reform councillor forgets which party he represents

    ‘UKIP’s here!’ – New Reform councillor forgets which party he represents

    A Freudian slip there… There was an awkward moment for one new Reform councillor overnight after he had to be corrected on which party he was representing. As results continue to come in from across England in the local elections, it’s clear predictions of sweeping Reform gains weren’t wide of the mark. At the time […]

    1 month ago

  • Reform reckon the local elections are a vote to ‘get Starmer out’ – they aren’t

    Reform reckon the local elections are a vote to ‘get Starmer out’ – they aren’t

    Just remember what you’re actually voting for in Thursday’s local elections. Vote for whoever you want at this week’s local elections. That’s how democracy works. If the polls are anything to go by, plenty of people are preparing to use their vote as a protest against Labour and Keir Starmer. According to some predictions, Labour could lose as many […]

    1 month ago

  • Zack Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising actions of police in Golders Green

    Zack Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising actions of police in Golders Green

    Polanski apologised for “sharing a tweet in haste.” The Green Party leader has apologised for sharing a post on social media criticising the actions of police officers apprehending the suspect in the Golders Green attack. The Green Party leader retweeted a post on X which condemned the officers for “”repeatedly and violently kicking a mentally […]

    1 month ago

  • King Charles hits back at Trump with World War Two quip

    King Charles hits back at Trump with World War Two quip

    The king made the joke during a speech at a White House state dinner. King Charles gave Donald Trump a taste of his own medicine during his speech at the White House state dinner. During the speech, Charles referenced comments Trump had previously made accusing European nations of relying on the US for defence since […]

    1 month ago

  • Most Brits think it is ‘unacceptable’ for MPs to drink booze before voting

    Most Brits think it is ‘unacceptable’ for MPs to drink booze before voting

    It seems most people are with Hannah Spencer on this one. More than three quarters of Brits believe it is unacceptable for MPs to drink alcohol before evening votes in Parliament. Over the last couple of days, there has been debate on social media over MPs drinking in Westminster. This was after Green MP Hannah […]

    1 month ago

  • Would St George be deported under a Reform UK government?

    Would St George be deported under a Reform UK government?

    The so-called patriots who claim to love St George’s day would likely demonise the man himself if he existed today. It’s April 23 so that means it’s Saint George’s Day. This is a day that with every passing year has become increasingly politicised by so-called patriots who claim the English can’t celebrate their patron saint […]

    1 month ago

  • Reform’s Lee Anderson kicked out of House of Commons for Keir Starmer comment

    Reform’s Lee Anderson kicked out of House of Commons for Keir Starmer comment

    He was shown the exit Lee Anderson was ordered to leave the House of Commons after accusing Keir Starmer of lying about his knowledge of Peter Mandelson’s failed security vetting. On Monday afternoon, the prime minister addressed the Commons following the revelation that Mandelson failed security vetting before becoming US ambassador. During his address, Starmer said he […]

    2 months ago

  • Keir Starmer to admit he inadvertently misled MPs over Peter Mandelson vetting

    Keir Starmer to admit he inadvertently misled MPs over Peter Mandelson vetting

    Starmer’s spokesperson has said the PM would ‘never knowingly mislead parliament.’ Keir Starmer is expected to admit he inadvertently misled MPs about Peter Mandelson’s vetting when he addresses Parliament today. On Monday afternoon, the prime minister will address the Commons following the revelation that Mandelson failed security vetting before becoming US ambassador. Starmer is facing accusations from […]

    2 months ago

  • Reform candidate called Austin Powers is standing in the local elections

    Reform candidate called Austin Powers is standing in the local elections

    Just wait until you see who he’s standing alongside… In next month’s local elections, the people of Abbey Wood in Greenwich will see the name Austin Powers staring up at them from their ballot paper. Powers is standing as one of Reform UK’s candidates to represent Abbey Wood on the Royal Borough’s council. And if you thought […]

    2 months ago

  • Sharon Osbourne says she’ll be attending far-right Tommy Robinson rally

    Sharon Osbourne says she’ll be attending far-right Tommy Robinson rally

    Sharon Osbourne… Sharon Osbourne has said she plans to attend a far-right rally organised by Tommy Robinson to protest against immigration. Last September, Robinson organised a ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in London, which was attended by more than 100,000 people. The march was widely condemned by politicians and resulted in dozens of arrests after violence broke out. But Robinson, […]

    2 months ago

  • Government plans law to adopt EU single market rules as Brexit reset efforts continue

    Government plans law to adopt EU single market rules as Brexit reset efforts continue

    Keir Starmer has said the plans are ‘in the UK’s best interest’ Keir Starmer is planning new legislation which will mean the UK can adopt EU single market rules, as the government’s Brexit reset efforts continue apace. The new law, set to be unveiled in next month’s King’s Speech, would allow ministers to adopt EU […]

    2 months ago

  • Donald Trump ‘to be awarded Israel Peace Prize’ during next visit

    Donald Trump ‘to be awarded Israel Peace Prize’ during next visit

    Trump is reportedly set to receive the award on his next visit to Israel. Donald Trump is set to receive the next Israel Prize, the country’s highest honour, according to reports. Since he returned to the White House, Trump and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu seem to have really bonded over their common love of […]

    2 months ago

  • Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on UK to rejoin the EU for sake of European security

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on UK to rejoin the EU for sake of European security

    The Ukrainian leader said the UK could help Europe fight the security threat of Russia. Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the UK to rejoin the European Union in order to to preserve the security of the continent in the face of the Russian threat. In a post on social media on Friday, the Ukrainian president […]

    2 months ago

  • OPINION: Trump’s ceasefire agreement with Iran highlights just how stupid his war was

    OPINION: Trump’s ceasefire agreement with Iran highlights just how stupid his war was

    Trump seems willing to effectively give Iran everything they want – so what exactly was the point of this war? Donald Trump’s ceasefire agreement with Iran has served to highlight just how stupid and pointless his war was. Overnight, Trump announced there will be a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran on the condition that Iran […]

    2 months ago

  • Increasing fears that Donald Trump could use nuclear weapons against Iran

    Increasing fears that Donald Trump could use nuclear weapons against Iran

    Very worrying news. Fears are said to be increasing that Donald Trump could deploy a nuclear weapon on Iran as his war in the region continues. The world is watching today as Trump’s 8pm ET deadline on Tuesday evening (01:00 GMT on Wednesday) looms into view. The US president has warned that if Tehran does […]

    2 months ago

  • Donald Trump says he’s ‘not worried about committing war crimes’

    Donald Trump says he’s ‘not worried about committing war crimes’

    The FIFA Peace Prize winner everyone… Donald Trump has said he is “not worried” about committing possible war crimes in Iran as he issued fresh threats towards Tehran. As Trump’s war in Iran continues, the president has issued a deadline of 8pm ET (00:00 GMT on Wednesday 8) for the Iranian regime to reopen the strait […]

    2 months ago

  • Nigel Farage admits Keir Starmer was right not to join Iran war

    Nigel Farage admits Keir Starmer was right not to join Iran war

    Even Farage can no longer deny that the prime minister was correct. Nigel Farage has finally admitted that Keir Starmer was right not to involve the UK in Donald Trump’s Iran war. With every passing day of Trump’s disastrous and seemingly clueless military action in Iran, Starmer’s refusal to commit British troops to the conflict is […]

    2 months ago

  • Emmanuel Macron gives perfect response after Trump mocks his marriage

    Emmanuel Macron gives perfect response after Trump mocks his marriage

    Trump had joked about Macron’s wife hitting him. Emmanuel Macron has hit back at Donald Trump after the US president made mocking comments about his marriage. During a speech on Wednesday, Trump was discussing his war in Iran and the refusal from Western allies to support him in the conflict. He said: “I called up France, […]

    2 months ago

  • Labour MP ‘suspended by party’ over recent conduct

    Labour MP ‘suspended by party’ over recent conduct

    He’s been a critic of Keir Starmer. Labour MP Karl Turner has had the party whip suspended following his recent conduct. The Mirror reports that the Kingston upon Hull East MP has been informed by the Chief Whip this afternoon that he was being suspended from Labour over his recent conduct. The publication says this is understood […]

    2 months ago

  • King Charles state visit to US confirmed to go ahead in April

    King Charles state visit to US confirmed to go ahead in April

    After weeks of speculation over whether the state visit would go ahead, Buckingham Palace has confirmed it will. Buckingham Palace has confirmed King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the US will take place in late April, during which they will meet Donald Trump. Full details of the itinerary are yet to be confirmed, […]

    2 months ago

  • Farage mocked after explaining why Reform MPs walked out of PMQs

    Farage mocked after explaining why Reform MPs walked out of PMQs

    If anything, Farage just highlighted how pathetic the spectacle was Nigel Farage has been mocked for his explanation for why he and Reform MPs stormed out of Prime Minister’s Questions this week. During Wednesday’s session of PMQs, Farage stood up to put it to the prime minister that his promise to ‘smash the gangs’ has […]

    2 months ago

  • Caroline Lucas fact-checks Reform’s head of policy on clean energy ‘lies’

    Caroline Lucas fact-checks Reform’s head of policy on clean energy ‘lies’

    Caroline Lucas fact-checked “lies” about clean energy that were being spouted by Reform’s head of policy James Orr. Both Lucas and Orr were appearing on this week’s edition of Question Time, where one of the main topics of conversation was what impact the war in Iran will have on UK energy prices. Orr – whose […]

    3 months ago

  • Sadiq Khan calls for Labour to campaign on rejoining EU at next general election

    Sadiq Khan calls for Labour to campaign on rejoining EU at next general election

    “The option to rejoin should be on the ballot at the next General Election.” Sadiq Khan has urged Labour to campaign on rejoining the European Union at the next general election. The Mayor of London is one of the most vocal and prominent pro-EU voices in the Labour Party, having repeatedly called for the UK […]

    3 months ago

  • Finland president slams Brexit and says it’s ‘like amputating your leg for no reason’

    Finland president slams Brexit and says it’s ‘like amputating your leg for no reason’

    He’s called for the UK to rejoin the European Union Finland’s president Alexander Stubb has delivered a scathing analysis of Brexit, labelling it a “colossal mistake.” Speaking at the Chatham House think tank during a visit to London, Stubb called for more cooperation between the UK and Brussels on areas such as defense and intelligence […]

    3 months ago

  • Trump launches into unhinged rant about ‘corrupt, fraudulent’ BBC

    Trump launches into unhinged rant about ‘corrupt, fraudulent’ BBC

    A nonsensical rant filled with falsehoods, lies and baseless claims Donald Trump has delivered a nonsensical and unhinged rant taking aim at the BBC, which he described as ‘corrupt, fraudulent and criminal.’ Speaking in the White House on Tuesday, Trump was asked about his $10bn defamation case against the corporation over its editing of his speech in […]

    3 months ago

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