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John Crace
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Political sketch-writer for the Guardian. Author. Latest book out now 'Taking the Lead: A Dog at Number 10'.
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Weekend listening fun: who's the Horriblest Hun in "1917"? @mrjohncrace.bsky.social has thoughts.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Why doesn’t Lammy just bring in a new policy of accidentally jailing people? | John Crace
Justice secretary seemed to be the only person not being released, as he hid from questions about latest prison mishaps
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November 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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‘I love his cleverness, his wit, and his heart.' Nigella Lawson

The Bonfire of the Insanities lights up a new chapter of governmental absurdity with mordant wit and caustic humour, from the inimitable @mrjohncrace.bsky.social. Out today 🔥 linktr.ee/BonfireoftheInsanities 🔥
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Miscounting to six costs Tory stand-in his gotcha against poppy-shock Lammy | John Crace
Plucked from obscurity, James Cartlidge messed up his maths while his opposite number had forgotten his politics 101
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November 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Reeves wants to talk about the budget, but she’s taken a vow of white noise | John Crace
It must be tough overseeing Schrödinger’s economy, fixing the foundations while also failing to fix them
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November 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry. The perfect gift for anyone in perpetual despair at Westminster’s shenanigans. The Bonfire of the Insanities is the new collection from beloved columnist, @mrjohncrace.bsky.social. Out this week 🔥

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November 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Nige is no longer laughing at himself as he ‘performs’ yet another big speech | John Crace
Reform leader is trying to make it as a mainstream politician – which involves contradicting himself and gaslighting voters
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November 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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One potential factor in X radicalisation/racism which shouldn’t be ignored is the financial incentive to be outrageous/widely-shared. Rupert Lowe - whose payments we know as he has to declare them - can clear £5,000 a month in X payments.
November 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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If you love history and podcasts, join us TOMORROW at the Imperial War Museum's Podcast Festival! We'll be there discussing 1917 with the Guardian's @mrjohncrace.bsky.social , alongside loads of other terrific podcasts. champ.ly/4M5A37Jd
IWM Podcast Live Festival
Immerse yourself in the world of history and storytelling at IWM Podcast Live. This one-of-a-kind event offers a day of live podcast recordings exploring stories from over a century of war and conflict in the iconic IWM London. Whether you’re a history buff or a podcast aficionado IWM Podcast Live...
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October 31, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Kemi Badenoch smiles from the stump as she heads towards oblivion | John Crace
The relaxed demeanour of the Tory leader suggests she is just relieved that things aren’t worse than they could be
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October 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Farage reclaims centre stage as Reform’s Sarah Pochin keeps the world at bay
Nige suffers through lacklustre PMQs to seize the spotlight with drive-by demand to get further away from Europe
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October 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Reform wheels out Danny Kruger, the ‘brains’ of Nigel Farage’s operation | John Crace
A man with no experience of government is to prepare the party … to govern. What could possibly go wrong?
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October 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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'''The Tories keep saying we flip-flop', Stamer squeaked. 'So maybe the best thing we can do is to flip-flip. At least that shows we're being consistent.'''

The Bonfire of the Insanities from @mrjohncrace.bsky.social is out soon. Pre-order a signed copy here: guardianbookshop.com/the-bonfire-...
October 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Nige thinks Pochin’s comments were ugly and unpleasant. But he agrees with them | John Crace
Reform is no place for racists, and every party has its bad apples. But the benchmark seems to be higher at Farage’s party
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October 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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John Crace was at Faber this morning signing copies of The Bonfire of the Insanities 🔥

The new collection from the Guardian's beloved political sketch writer is out next week. Pre-order your signed copy here, while stocks last: guardianbookshop.com/the-bonfire-of-the-insanities-9781783353439
October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The new serving of satire from bestselling author and beloved Guardian columnist @mrjohncrace.bsky.social. The Bonfire of the Insanities: How Does This Government Thing Work Again? is out 6 November. Pre-order signed copies here: guardianbookshop.com/the-bonfire-...
October 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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David has a rare talent for being wrong about everything. He will go far. #celebritytraitors
October 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Up pops Katie Lam to outdo Robert Jenrick on the nastiness scale | John Crace
It’s hard to keep up with everyone the Tory MP tipped as a future party leader hates
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October 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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The Bonfire of the Insanities: How Does This Government Thing Work Again? -- the new collection from @mrjohncrace.bsky.social is almost here. Out 6 November. Pre-order signed copies here:

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October 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Rayner’s return gives a lift to Labour’s gloomy backbenchers
Former deputy PM’s resignation statement offered a moment to reflect on what the party had lost – and might have again
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October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Will no one think about poor Boris? Former PM smirks and sighs through Covid inquiry | John Crace
Grilled over policies regarding children and young people, Johnson remains the wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time
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October 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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China spy case gives MPs the opportunity to discuss their favourite topic: themselves | John Crace
Seemingly what elevates this case to a matter of national security is that two Tory MPs were allegedly spied on
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October 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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It feels as if White Hart Lane might be Spurs bogey ground
October 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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‘Super Dom’ Cummings cunningly waits five years to reveal national security lapses | John Crace
Only a genius like Boris Johnson’s former right-hand man would have had the wisdom to keep stumm until now
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October 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Why MPs prefer conspiracy theory over cock-up in China spy case row | John Crace
The facts had changed so MPs simply amended their conspiracy theories to fit the new evidence
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October 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM