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Joanna Cherry: Scottish independence can only happen with cross-party input

Scottish independence can only be achieved through cross-party input, Joanna Cherry has said. The SNP MP made the comment during an interview with Matt Forde at his Edinburgh Fringe show, The Political Party, on Monday. Ms Cherry added that a bid to ...

22 Aug 2022 at 18:28

Eddie Izzard chooses Suzy as ‘another name’ to add on

Eddie Izzard has announced a name she wants to “add” on to what she is currently called. The stand-up comedian, who previously said her identity is gender fluid, said her full name is going to be Suzy Eddie Izzard – with Suzy being a name she has ...

07 Mar 2023 at 19:16

Labour not watering down its workers’ rights plans – Angela Rayner

Labour is not watering down its commitment to strengthen workers’ rights, Angela Rayner has said. The Financial Times newspaper reported that Labour has scaled back its commitments to bolster workers’ rights in an attempt to woo corporate ...

18 Aug 2023 at 17:26

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Harry and Meghan make stage debut as gruesome puppets for Spitting Image

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made their stage debut as gruesome puppets in new theatrical production Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image Saves the World. Harry and Meghan featured alongside other famous faces including the King, ...

08 Feb 2023 at 13:16

Matt Forde says he is ‘overwhelmed’ by support after revealing tumour diagnosis

Comedian Matt Forde has said he has been “overwhelmed” by messages of support after he revealed he has a spine tumour. The Absolute Radio host, 40, said in a social media post on Monday that he will be undergoing surgery to treat ...

09 Oct 2023 at 19:13

Comic to perform at Fringe while learning to walk again following cancer battle

A comedian who had part of his spine removed to treat cancer is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe this year. Matt Forde, known for shows such as Spitting Image, will return to the festival this year, determined not to let a ...

29 Apr 2024 at 15:09

Spitting Image star Matt Forde pleased to stop doing ‘terrible’ Liz Truss voice

Spitting Image star Matt Forde says he is “a little happy” he can soon stop doing his “terrible” Liz Truss voice following her resignation as Prime Minister. The impressionist said it would be “comedy gold” if Boris ...

22 Oct 2022 at 08:00

Scotland

Sarah Brown reflects on life at No 10 Downing Street

Former prime minister Gordon Brown’s wife Sarah has spoken of the “absolute privilege” she felt occupying No 10 during a talk that reflected on a global financial crisis, a disappointing meal with Mikhail Gorbachev ...

19 Aug 2024 at 20:15

Scotland

Sturgeon’s ‘Stalinist’ approach disastrous for SNP, claims Joanna Cherry

Nicola Sturgeon’s “Stalinist” approach to leadership had “disastrous” consequences for the SNP, former SNP MP Joanna Cherry has told an audience at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Speaking at an on-stage ...

13 Aug 2025 at 17:45

Scotland

Edinburgh Council remarks about Oasis fans ‘snobby’, Scottish Secretary says

Remarks by Edinburgh council officials suggesting Oasis fans are old, raucous and overweight were “snobby”, the Scottish Secretary has said. Ian Murray suggested the comments, made before the band’s ...

07 Aug 2025 at 21:32

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

Comedian Matt Forde has said the cost of performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe means that comedy is “becoming more elitist” in the UK. Forde, 42, who presented political satire programme ...

29 Apr 2025 at 13:10

YouTube best place for Spitting Image amid Kimmel show suspension – Al Murray

Spitting Image co-writer Al Murray has said YouTube is the “best place” for the satirical series in light of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show being suspended following comments made about ...

18 Sept 2025 at 18:46

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