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After almost 20 years on the air, the hit BBC political comedy panel show Mock The Week is to be cancelled to make room for new programming. This is understandably disappointing to those who are big fans of the series,…

As we soak up the heat of summer, what could be a better way to enjoy the sun than lounging about with a good book? If you’re in need of some reading recommendations, the Backbench editorial team is here to…

The past month has seen a flurry of successive outrage campaigns from political figures on the right over what has been described by sitting Senators and even a US President as ‘cancel culture’. Prominent examples include Gina Carano’s firing from…

In south London, residents call on Sadiq Khan to challenge Texan billionaire’s plans to build a 20-storey tower block over the famous Electric Avenue. A group of residents in Brixton, south London, are in the midst of a fierce battle…