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The Old Oak review – compassionate refugee drama from Ken Loach

A young Syrian woman and a pub landlord join forces to unite two traumatised communities in the north-east in the veteran director’s forthright, hopeful film

The Guardian - UK

The Old Oak review: Not Ken Loach’s best, but it’d be a solid send-off for a potentially retiring great

Speculated to be the British filmmaker’s final film, this isn’t particularly angry nor compelling, but it is an honest piece of work tackling many of the themes that have always driven him

The Independent UK

Ken Loach on retirement and Keir Starmer: ‘It’s good for Labour to be seen to attack me’

The celebrated filmmaker behind ‘Kes’ and ‘I, Daniel Blake’ speaks to James Mottram about the culmination of his unofficial trilogy of films about modern Britain, his expulsion from the Labour Party, and who he’ll vote for come election time

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'I have NO trust in Starmer': Ken Loach in brutal assessment of Labour

British filmmaker Ken Loach has voiced strong criticism of Sir Keir Starmer and Labour’s handling of disputes, especially those related to…

The National (Scotland)

Ken Loach hits out at Starmer and questions Labour’s antisemitism stance

A staunch supporter of Jeremy Corbyn, Loach rejoined Labour in 2017 but faced expulsion in 2021 during the party’s antisemitism crackdown.

The Independent UK

Jeremy Corbyn keeps quiet on mayoral bid as leftie pal Ken Loach calls Starmer a Tory

The former Labour leader is keeping his cards to his chest

Evening Standard

Top Scottish screenwriter aims blistering criticism at Keir Starmer's Labour

ACCLAIMED Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty blasted Keir Starmer's "s*****, incompetent and anodyne opposition", as he came to Glasgow to…

The National (Scotland)

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Ken Loach shines spotlight on plight of Syrian refugees in new film

The Old Oak is a story of two traumatised communities thrown together.

The Independent UK

‘Our voices need to be heard’: actor Ebla Mari on Ken Loach, Syria and refugees

When actor and drama teacher Ebla Mari was treading the boards in her local theatre, she never expected to get a call from Ken Loach

The Guardian - UK

‘Despicable’: 17 celebrities who have spoken out against Marvel

From actors to filmmakers, the hit superhero franchise has ruffled more than a few feathers in its time. Louis Chilton looks at some of the most memorable criticisms

The Independent UK

‘Despicable’: 17 celebrities who have spoken out against Marvel movies

From actors to filmmakers, the hit superhero franchise has ruffled more than a few feathers in its time. Louis Chilton looks at some of the most memorable criticisms

The Independent UK

‘Despicable’: 17 celebrities who have spoken out against Marvel movies

From actors to filmmakers, the hit superhero franchise has ruffled more than a few feathers in its time. Louis Chilton looks at some of the most memorable criticisms

The Independent UK

‘Champion of the invisible’: blue plaque campaign for pioneer on homelessness

Anton Wallich-Clifford set up homeless venture the Simon Community in the 60s, inspiring other charities. Now supporters want belated recognition for his achievements

The Guardian - UK

Sindy vs Barbie: age-old debate over British and American dolls revived online

The latest doll discourse shows that Sindy has more fans than people would assume

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Who is Jamie Driscoll? Labour bans mayor from standing in election

The serving North of Tyne mayor has quit the Labour Party and will stand as an independent

The Guardian - UK

‘Labour are scared’: north-east party members quit to back Jamie Driscoll in mayoral vote

North of Tyne mayor has raised over £114,000 to run as an independent after Labour barred him from standing

The Independent UK

Scrapper: Harris Dickinson bonds with his daughter in exclusive clip from movie dubbed ‘Ken Loach meets Wes Anderson’

New comedy-drama has been called ‘remarkably gentle’ since premiering on the festival circuit earlier this year

The Guardian - UK

Jamie Driscoll quits Labour after snub in north-east mayor race

Leftwing regional mayor hits out at Keir Starmer over broken pledges in scathing resignation letter

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Evening Standard

Cillian Murphy’s best films ahead of Oppenheimer, from 28 Days Later to Inception

From Irish war films to DC blockbusters, Murphy has made some incredible films

The National (Scotland)

Durham gala attracts 200,000 trade unionists – but not Keir Starmer

THE 137th Durham Miners’ Gala on Saturday was loud, proud, spectacular and inspirational. Once again, the Big Meeting attracted around 200,000…

Chronicle Live

Northumberland councillor expelled from Labour slams party after being told her appeal will not be heard

The councillor has been backed by North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll

Wales Online

The people who rejected or gave back their honours including Prince Philip, two Beatles, and Michael Sheen

Some big-name celebrities have turned down knighthoods and peerages for a number of reasons

Evening Standard

OPINION - Oh Jeremy Corbyn: Glasto myth and a poisonous conspiracy theory

Glastonbury, which opens on Wednesday, will air Oh Jeremy Corbyn: the Big Lie, a documentary — a conspiracy theory — that puts the failure of Corbynism at the door of knaves. (Corbyn was a surprise hit at Glastonbury in 2017, and no one was more surprised than he). That voters…

The Guardian - UK

I, Daniel Blake review – moving stage adaptation by the star of the film

Dave Johns, who played Daniel Blake in the Ken Loach film, brings this chilling drama of life on benefits to new audiences

Chronicle Live

Jewish groups write to Labour Party as row continues over Jamie Driscoll's North East mayor bid

A dispute over the North of Tyne mayor's exclusion from a longlist of Labour candidates has engulfed the party this week

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