We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Telegraph reports the latest on Elon Musk’s $100 million donation to the Reform Party. Ava explains how Starmer is trying to block it. Fleet Street battleaxe Sarah Vine insists she’s ‘totally cool’ with ex-husband Michael Gove’s public snog in the Daily Mail, but Alex reckons the lady doth protest too much. Plus – Just in time for the festive season, Miranda shares a Times guide to the phrases guaranteed to spark a Christmas Day barney. 

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Prince Andrew is all over the front pages for his poor choice of friends. The Times dishes out a step-by-step guide to schmoozing with the disgraced royal. Meanwhile, Natasha and Miranda tackle the burning question: does TV have a future after the Strictly finale? Plus – The Daily Mail has two stories about parenting, one about clubbing and the other about bonking, topics Jason knows far too much about.

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Star can’t wrap its head around Badenoch’s anti-lunch rant, luckily Coco is here to explain the great sandwich debate. Jacob spills all the gossip from Buckingham Palace’s wild Christmas bash. Plus – The Times has a deep dive into the world of fairy erotica, and Miranda is making us all talk about it.

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Times rates all the chrimbo sarnies – so Jessica and Ava are hoovering up the lot. Gráinne and Alex pick the drinks guaranteed to keep you classy at the office xmas do – and what to avoid. Plus – Miranda rewinds the clock to rank the ultimate "Driving Home for Crimbo" bangers. 

Join Miranda Sawyer, Jessica Fostekew, Ava Santina, Gráinne Maguire, and Alex von Tunzelmann for your midweek bonus fix of festive fun. 

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Jubilation as Syrian rebels topple the tyrant Assad. What do the papers think? The world’s obsession with the “Hot Hitman” who killed a US healthcare executive gets totally out of control. And how are Paper Cuts faves Liza Jones and Vanessa Feltz going to find love now that dating apps are on the way out? 

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Starmer is trying to get people excited with some new pledges, but he’s making people really angry instead – Ava talks through the milestones. And, there’s been a crazy hitman story in New York and Miranda has dug into the deets. Plus, Jessica talks us through Spotify wrapped and we have nightmare sublet stories.  

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Guardian staff walk out over the potential sale of The Observer – Miranda Sawyer explains the scandal from the picket line! Marcus Brigstocke and Coco Khan debate the most cringe-worthy interior design trends. Plus – Donald Trump’s holiday merch is here, but Jason Hazeley won’t be decking the halls with the gold-plated tat. 

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Joe Biden sparks outrage by pardoning his troubled son Hunter – Natasha explains why this has Trump so rattled. The Guardian reveals the shocking rise of booze-free Christmas parties, leaving Jacob fuming. And actress and Elon Musk’s ex Tallulah Reilly tells The Times about her chic countryside commune. But Miranda isn’t sold on the rural hippy dream.

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Gregg Wallace has stepped down from MasterChef amid a string of allegations from coworkers. Coco delves into the claims. The Daily Mail provides an in-depth look at a legal battle between two very bland influencers and we've forced Jason to read it. Plus, The Guardian is obsessed with daytime raves, but Miranda isn’t convinced.

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Miranda investigates The Daily Mail’s strange link between electric cars, net-zero policy, and vasectomies. The rap feud of the year between Drake and Kendrick Lamar continues to escalate – our insider Michael has all the spicy details from The Sun. Plus – The Telegraph makes one of their reporters eat like Trump for a whole week, and Helen is sweating just reading about it.

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The front pages all cover the damage caused by Storm Bert and discuss whether warnings were sufficient. Miranda and Jan can’t agree on The Telegraph’s “essential jumpers for 2025”. Plus – The Sun has a story about a mum with a naughty habit, so we made Jonn read it and report back to us.

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