The Matts pick off the Tory leadership candidates one by one with the nagging doubt in their minds that, whoever wins, it doesn’t really matter. The Tories are in such deep trouble as a party that restoring any sense of relevance and legitimate opposition to Keir Starmer’s monster majority will require Churchillian energy and determination. And sorry to break it to you Kemi, Robert, James and Tom … but you ain’t no Churchill. Enjoy!
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Q&A: Why wasn't Putin on The Sh*t List?
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We’ve heard enough to make up our mind about Keir
There’s a problem with Keir Starmer. He is a terrible communicator. His speech on Thursday was a mish-mash word salad when what this country needs is a clear sense of leadership and direction to counter the rising tide of populism represented by Nigel Farage’s Reform. What we got instead was milestones, missions and foundations. If […]
Today’s wall of shame - Joe Biden and Gregg Wallace
How much damage has Joe Biden done to his legacy and, more importantly, the credibility of American justice? Granting Hunter Biden a pardon is a kick in the face to anyone clinging onto the idea that the Democrats held the moral high ground in US politics. The Matts discuss the ramifications, and the extraordinary back […]
Q&A: Petitions, Labour bashing and what's up with Kamala?
In this weeks Sunday Q&A, The Two Matts are asked why they keep giving Labour a hard time, why some people respect some votes and not others and what on earth is going on with Kamala Harris. All those, and more, answered. Subscribe to The New European and get Alistair Campbell’s 2024 Diaries: https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts/