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3 months ago

The Green leader said his party would only consider a pact on one condition though Zack Polanski has confirmed the Greens would be willing to consider an electoral pact with Labour to stop Reform – but only if Keir Starmer is no longer leader. Since Polanski became Green Party leader, the party has surged in […]

3 months ago

Emmanuel Macron is among those to hit out at Trump’s actions. European leaders have hit out at Donald Trump for after his administration announced it was leaving dozens of United Nations organisations. This week, the White House announced it would no longer take part in “organisations, conventions and treaties that are contrary to the interests […]

3 months ago

A quizzing storm brews Was it too much to ask for a nice, peaceful start to 2026? Well, clearly yes. From Venezuela to Greenland, with Storm Goretti thrown in for good measure, 2026 is giving off unsettling vibes. Let’s hope it’s not starting as it means to go on. But some things never change. Chelsea […]

3 months ago

“Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark must decide the future of Greenland and only Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark.” Keir Starmer has said only Greenland and Denmark should decide the future of the territory and that Donald Trump should keep his ‘hands off’ the territory. His comments come after Trump reiterated his desire for […]

3 months ago

The first pub quiz of the year – now 2026 is truly underway

3 months ago

Hold off on Auld Lang Syne – there’s one more quiz to do this year Here we are again then, looking back on another 12 months through the lens of 25 questions – yes, it’s the JOE 2025 Quiz of the Year! It’s definitely the least depressing way to wrap up the year. Yes, it […]

3 months ago

She is one of four activists on hunger strike A prisoner who is on hunger strike in support of Palestine Action is losing the ability to speak, campaigners have said. Heba Muraisi has gone 57 days without food and is one of four activists who are still on hunger strike. She is being held in […]

3 months ago

In an incredibly competitive field, this might just take the crown. Donald Trump delivered one of his stupidest lines ever as he claimed Russia “wants to see Ukraine succeed.” Speaking at Mar-a-Lago alongside Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump said Russia would “be helping” with the reconstruction of Ukraine. This came after talks between the US and Ukrainian […]

3 months ago

Now wouldn’t this be nice…

3 months ago

“Denmark should send a box of these cakes to Trump.” A bakery in Denmark started selling bright orange Donald Trump ‘moron’ cakes following his inauguration as president. At the start of his second term as president of the USA, Trump didn’t exactly enamour himself to the Danes by openly discussing his desire to take control of […]

3 months ago

It’s a Boxing Day, but there’s nothing leftover about this quiz It’s Friday, the weekend is here, and that can only mean one thing – the JOE Friday Pub Quiz. And we’re teaming up with BOYLE Casino, where the message is simple: Back Yourself. Backing yourself is what it’s always about on the JOE Pub Quiz, picking your answers […]

3 months ago

Some have suggested the image was removed because of Trump. The US justice department has reinstated a picture of Donald Trump to its website as part of the Epstein files after it was initially removed. On Friday, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) released thousands of files relating to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. However, […]

3 months ago

‘Twas the quiz before Christmas It’s Friday, the weekend is here, and that can only mean one thing – the JOE Friday Pub Quiz. And we’re teaming up with BOYLE Casino, where the message is simple: Back Yourself. Backing yourself is what it’s always about on the JOE Pub Quiz, picking your answers with confidence, all in search of […]

3 months ago

Make of that what you will… People who played a donkey or sheep in their school nativity are most likely to vote for Reform. A poll from More in Common looked at the voting intention by people’s school nativity role found that 35% of those who played a donkey or sheep now plan on voting […]

3 months ago

“And a little festive advice for those in Reform…” Sir Keir Starmer delivered one last zinger in the direction of Reform UK at the final Prime Minister’s Questions of 2025. In his opening address to the house at Westminster, the prime minister took the opportunity to wish a happy Christmas to all of parliament. He […]

3 months ago

Ministers are expected to announce the news on Wednesday The UK is set to rejoin the Erasmus scheme, five years after ending its participation as part of Brexit. The UK quit the Erasmus programme in 2020, with then-prime minister Boris Johnson saying it didn’t offer good value for money. The scheme sees the EU provide funding […]

3 months ago

“When he did what he did, he wasn’t thinking about the background of the people he’s saving.” The parents of a man who heroically disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen have spoken out about their son’s incredible act of bravery. Footage widely shared on social media shows the incredible moment Ahmed al-Ahmed, 43, ran […]

3 months ago

Let the quizzing festivities commence It’s Friday, the weekend is here, and that can only mean one thing – the JOE Friday Pub Quiz. And we’re teaming up with BOYLE Casino, where the message is simple: Back Yourself. Backing yourself is what it’s always about on the JOE Pub Quiz, picking your answers with confidence, all in search […]

4 months ago

There is now an 8.1 million majority in favour of rejoining the EU The pro-Brexit majority from 2016 has disappeared, thanks in large part to millions of Leave voters having died, according to a polling expert. YouGov founder Peter Kellner has carried out research concluding that there is likely a pro-EU majority of around 8 […]

4 months ago

‘I’m not sure what he’s got against a liberal, progressive, diverse, successful city like London.’ Sadiq Khan has responded to Donald Trump’s latest verbal attack aimed at him. On Tuesday, Trump renewed his feud with the London Mayor, labelling him a “disgusting mayor” who was “doing a terrible job.” Speaking to Politico, he said: “He’s […]

4 months ago

An official complaint has been filed with FIFA’s ethics committee Gianni Infantino has been accused of breaching FIFA’s ethics codes with comments he has made about Donald Trump. An official complaint has been filed with FIFA’s ethics committee, alleging “repeated breaches” of the organisation’s duty of political neutrality by its president. The complaint, filed by […]

4 months ago

The allegations were made by a former Reform councillor. Essex Police have said they are assessing allegations that Reform UK overspent on Nigel Farage’s 2024 election campaign. On Monday, the party were accused of falsifying Farage’s election expenses during his campaign to become Clacton MP last year. The allegations have been made by Richard Everett, a […]

4 months ago

Reform UK strongly deny the claims. Nigel Farage has been reported to the Metropolitan Police over allegations that he committed election fraud during his Clacton campaign. The Reform UK leader has been accused of falsifying his election expenses during his campaign to become Clacton MP in last year’s general election. The allegations have been made by […]

4 months ago

The Green Party leader appeared on an immigration special of Question Time. Zack Polanski perfectly explained the necessity of immigration for the UK. The Green leader was appearing on an immigration special of Question Time on Thursday, alongside Reform’s Zia Yusuf, Labour’s Migration Minister Mike Tapp, Tory shadow Justice Minister Kieran Mullan and Lib Dem […]

4 months ago

‘The moment Zia Yusuf showed who he really is’ Zia Yusuf has been slammed as a “rude human being” for his response to an audience member on Question Time. The Reform chairman appeared on an immigration special of the BBC programme on Thursday evening, alongside Labour’s Migration Minister Mike Tapp, Tory shadow Justice Minister Kieran […]

4 months ago

Stop what you’re doing, there are quizzing matters to attend to! It’s Friday, the weekend is here, and that can only mean one thing – the JOE Friday Pub Quiz. And we’re teaming up with BOYLE Casino, where the message is simple: Back Yourself. Backing yourself is what it’s always about on the JOE Pub Quiz, picking your […]

4 months ago

The UK could rejoin the scheme in 2027. As evidence of Brexit’s disastrous impact becomes increasingly undeniable, it seems the winds of change are blowing through the UK’s relationship with the European Union. From formerly pro-Brexit newspapers denouncing it, to the prime minister explicitly mentioning the B-word and the damage it’s done, the rhetoric is changing. And now, the […]

4 months ago

The descendants of his victim’s are calling for a new inquest. It’s a mystery that has remained in public discourse for 130 years, and it seems we may finally have a breakthrough. Jack The Ripper is one of the most recognisable names in the world – for all the wrong reasons. The infamous serial killer tortured and […]

4 months ago

The analysis also found that the average Briton has seen a hit to GDP per head of between £2,700 and £3,700 Brexit is costing the UK up to £90bn in lost tax revenues every year, according to new analysis. This week, Rachel Reeves delivered her autumn budget in which she announced £26bn in tax rises. […]

4 months ago

“We believe recent events underscore the urgency of this issue.”

4 months ago

Happy Thanksquizzing It’s Friday, the weekend is here, and that can only mean one thing – the JOE Friday Pub Quiz. And we’re teaming up with BOYLE Casino, where the message is simple: Back Yourself. Backing yourself is what it’s always about on the JOE Pub Quiz, picking your answers with confidence, all in search of the glory […]

4 months ago

Safe to say, it was a chaotic budget After months of speculation – and one huge leak just an hour before – Rachel Reeves has finally delivered her Autumn Budget. These are the best reactions to a Budget that has been labelled one of the most chaotic in recent history. OBR disaster-class With a £20bn […]

4 months ago

Spoons road tour Brexiteer and Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin has opened his first pub on the European continent. On Friday, the pub chain announced the boozer, called Castell de Santa Bàrbera, will be located at Alicante Airport in Spain. Scheduled to open at the end of January next year, the pub will be open from 6am […]

4 months ago

He was sentenced at the Old Bailey on Friday. Ex-Reform Wales leader Nathan Gill has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for taking bribes as part of a pro-Russia influence campaign. In September, Gill, pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery between 6 December 2018 and 18 July 2019. The former Reform Wales leader […]

4 months ago

The PM has said Farage “needs to explain the allegations.” Keir Starmer has labelled Nigel Farage “spineless” for the way he has handled claims the Reform UK leader made racist and antisemitic comments while at school. A report in the Guardian this week featured allegations from a number people who were attended the private Dulwich […]

4 months ago

Next stop, half a million! A fundraiser to buy the RNLI a new lifeboat in Nigel Farage’s name has hit its £300,000 target. After more than 19,000 donations, the campaign has hit its latest landmark since it was set up in July 2021 by Simon Harris, who runs the ‘Men Behaving Dadly‘ page on Facebook. […]

4 months ago

It’s Friday, the weekend is here, and that can only mean one thing – the JOE Friday Pub Quiz. And we’re teaming up with BOYLE Casino, where the message is simple: Back Yourself. Backing yourself is what it’s always about on the JOE Pub Quiz, picking your answers with confidence, all in search of the glory of group […]

4 months ago

The mayor of Greater Manchester would need to be an MP to launch a Labour leadership bid. Andy Burnham has responded after Labour MP Clive Lewis said he would be willing to give up his seat for the Manchester mayor so he could have a route back into parliament. Speaking on Politics Live on Wednesday, […]

4 months ago

Could this be Burnham’s route back into Parliament?

4 months ago

The group believe they have the numbers to nominate a candidate.

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The Office for National Statistics has issued updated figures. Revised data has shown that far more Britons left the UK last year than previously thought, but that net migration is coming down quicker as well. Updated figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that 257,000 British nationals emigrated in the year to December […]

4 months ago

The message was to an unnamed individual in 2018. Private emails released by US lawmakers show Jeffrey Epstein backing Tommy Robinson. In a message to an unnamed individual in 2018, Epstein wrote “Tommy Robinson !! good work.” This was after the far-right agitator, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was released from prison. The 42-year-old had been […]

4 months ago

Donald Trump owes Sadiq Khan an apology

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The youth are flocking to the Greens Whilst Reform continue to lead by a clear margin in the polls, when it comes to the young people of Britain it’s Zack Polanski’s Green Party they’re backing. The Greens have experienced a real surge in the polls since Polanski was elected leader of the party, hitting an […]

5 months ago

The week? Completed it mate It’s Friday, the weekend is here, and that can only mean one thing – the JOE Friday Pub Quiz. And we’re teaming up with BOYLE Casino, where the message is simple: Back Yourself. Backing yourself is what it’s always about on the JOE Pub Quiz, picking your answers with confidence, all in search […]

5 months ago

‘Whoever’s been briefing this has been watching too much Celebrity Traitors.’ Wes Streeting has issued an emphatic denial of rumours that he is eyeing up a bid to oust Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister. On Tuesday evening, allies of the PM briefed that Sir Keir would fight any challenge to his […]

5 months ago

Experts have issued a reccomendation When and how warm to have the heating on is a huge debate in households across the country, but experts have had their say to settle the debate. With bills remaining high due to the cost of living crisis, many of you will be trying to strike a balance between […]

5 months ago

Good luck getting that billion… Donald Trump’s legal letter was addressed to the wrong building and contained a pretty embarrassing choice of words. On Monday, the US president threatened to sue the BBC for $1bn in damages over an edit of his January 6 speech in a Panorama programme. The sequence appeared in the BBC documentary Trump: […]

5 months ago

The Israeli and Russian embassies have both criticised the broadcaster following Trump’s attacks. Broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby has defended the BBC by pointing to who the most vocal critics of the corporation are. On Sunday, director general Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness both announced their resignations, following criticism over a the way a Panorama […]

5 months ago