Homer Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenberger

Spot on. We’ve come to fetishise “local representatives” far too much, a symptom of our politics becoming smaller and more parochial. What we need is quality national politicians. If they have to be “parachuted” in, and they spend more time in SW1 than the constituency, so be it.

Trade: the Green Bay Packers are finalizing a deal that would send DT Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a late-round 2027 draft pick, per ESPN sources.

Multiculturalism has utterly failed. Britain is sadly losing its grip of our cultural heritage, traditions, Christian values, sense of history and unity. Too many politicians have shied away from dealing with this crisis of confidence that many millions of British people feel. We need to fix the problems of poor integration.

Will ANY Scottish MPs come out and support Anas Sarwar? So far there’s been a big backlash against Sarwar. One senior figures says privately: “Anas is wrong. [It’s] opportunistic and with no plan.” Another Scottish Labour source adds: “Anas does not have authority to speak on behalf of the Scottish party in this way. It’s a fucking shitshow.” A third says: “Is this really going to help Anas’ chances of winning that much? It’s rearranging the cushions in a burning house.”

That’s the Scottish Labour “branch office” line dead and buried.

The NEC special committee has blocked Andy Burnham’s ambition to stand as a candidate in Gorton and Denton by a margin of 8 to 1, Labour sources tell me. The reasoning of the majority is as per the note I wrote below. The debate was “respectful and collegiate” (!!!) said one source. Only Lucy Powell, Labour’s deputy leader, voted to allow Burnham to stand. Shabana Mahmood as chair abstained

Jordan Love's start: 7 of 9 for 116 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs, perfect 158.3 passer rating