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Flynn reveals he resigned as Westminster leader weeks before Holyrood election

Former Westminster leader Stephen Flynn made the comments at Edinburgh Fringe event Political Party with Matt Forde.

Evening Standard

Sturgeon’s SNP book comments were a ‘mistake’, says Flynn

The former Westminster leader was asked about the comments at the Edinburgh Fringe event the Political Party with Matt Forde.

Evening Standard

Ex-BBC presenter claims Huw Edwards ‘put a stop’ to new show the day before launch

Simon McCoy has opened up on the incident, which he said involved former BBC stalwart Huw Edwards

The Independent UK

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Tony Blair warns Andy Burnham ‘you are not going to be loved’ in leadership advice

The former PM was talking at the Tony Blair Institute’s summer drinks in central London as Andy Burnham was effectively confirmed as Sir Keir Starmer’s replacement

The Independent UK

Labour deputy says Farage is a threat to democracy and calls for misinformation clampdown

Lucy Powell calls for tougher laws to tackle misinformation and says Reform UK has benefited from bots and troll farms

The Guardian - UK

Man who heckled Shabana Mahmood dismisses ‘laughable’ white liberal claim

Protester says he migrated from Malaysia as a child and describes home secretary’s immigration policies as cruel

The Guardian - UK

Shabana Mahmood’s expletive was shocking. But not for the reason you think

The home secretary played the victim and cynically puts the blame for her immigration plans on liberals, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

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Shabana Mahmood swears at hecklers over Reform UK comparison

‘Refugees welcome’ chanted by hecklers as home secretary says she refuses to be ‘put in a box’

The Independent UK

Shabana Mahmood swears at ‘white liberal’ hecklers over Reform remarks

Home secretary accuses protesters of trying to ‘delegitimise’ concerns people have over immigration

The Guardian - UK

'Bonjour!': Starmer makes fun of Macron's sunglasses at comedy show in London

The Prime Minister tagged Macron in a post with the Top Gun reference ‘Talk to me, Goose’

Evening Standard

Spitting Image vs Paddington Bear: the legal spat raises interesting questions

We explore what the dispute could mean for satire.

Creative Bloq

Spitting Image comics decry lawsuit over depiction of Paddington Bear

Al Murray and Matt Forde say action over portrayal as foul-mouthed drug addict is attack on freedom of expression

The Guardian - UK

Cost of Edinburgh Fringe means comedy is becoming more elitist, says Matt Forde

Edinburgh Festival Fringe has helped to launch the careers of numerous comedians and writers.

The Independent UK

Date set for Royal Variety Performance with tickets on sale Friday

The event will be staged at the Royal Albert Hall in London on November 19.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

Evening Standard

Matt Forde at Bloomsbury Theatre review: firing on all cylinders

4/5 After extensive treatment for cancer, Forde is very much back in the game

The Independent UK

Amanda Holden defends Royal Variety Performance hosting stint after criticism

The presenters co-hosted this year’s show at the Royal Albert Hall

Evening Standard

King ‘charming and funny’ as he attends Royal Variety Performance alone

Hosts Alan Carr and Amanda Holden expressed gratitude at Charles’ attendance after the Queen had to drop out at the last minute.

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The Independent UK

King laughs at British comedian’s impression of Donald Trump at Royal Variety

Charles attended the show for the first time as patron of the Royal Variety charity.

The Guardian - UK

Matt Forde: ‘Football is medication. For an hour and a half you forget you’ve got cancer’

After life-changing surgery, the comedian, satirist and Nottingham Forest supporter was moved by the kindness and goodwill offered by his hometown club

The Guardian - UK

Surprise election forces comedians to tear up Edinburgh festival scripts

For this year’s fringe, performers will be rapidly updating their shows to reflect the outcome at the ballot box

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: Strike Force Five; British Scandal; Intrigue: The Immortals – reviews

US talkshow hosts raise funds for striking staff via a rambly Zoom call; the podcast that takes on the murky British elite has a field day with Liz Truss; and Radio 4 asks if tech bros really can live for ever

The Guardian - UK

Best podcasts of the week: A lighthearted look back at the disastrous Liz Truss reign

In this week’s newsletter: Alice Levine and Matt Forde remember seven chaotic weeks in Westminster in the new season of British Scandal. Plus: five of the best musicals podcasts

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes backs Graham Linehan in row over Fringe show cancellation

KATE Forbes has backed anti-transgender comedian Graham Linehan following a row over a Fringe show cancellation.

The National (Scotland)

Second coming of Jesus could happen before indyref2, Kate Forbes says

KATE Forbes told an Edinburgh Fringe show that the second coming of Jesus Christ could happen before indyref2 ...

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