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Satirical cartoon of a British police stop at night on a pothole-ridden road. A startled driver leans out of a red car asking, “Why do you think I’m drunk?” A male police officer in high-visibility uniform holds a breathalyser and replies, “You were driving in a straight line within your lane.” A female officer smiles and adds, “If you were sober, you would be weaving all over the road to avoid the potholes!” A police car with flashing lights is parked behind them, and large potholes are visible in the road.

Britain’s pothole crisis deepens

10 February 2026 | 0 Comments

Satirical cartoon of Anas Sarwar seated at a wooden desk, signing a parchment with a quill. The parchment is headed in large text “Declaration of Independence”, with smaller text beneath reading “(from London Labour)”. Behind him on the wall hang the Scottish Saltire and a Labour rose emblem, visually linking Scotland and the Labour Party. The desk is draped with red fabric bearing a Labour rose. A slightly crooked framed portrait of Keir Starmer looks on from the wall, reinforcing the joke about political separation.

Anas Sarwar calls on Keir Starmer to resign

9 February 2026 | 0 Comments

Satirical cartoon set at the Winter Olympics showing a group of international coaches—men and women of different ethnic backgrounds—wearing colourful national tracksuits and angrily pointing at two armed U.S. ICE officers in tactical gear. The coaches confront Olympic officials seated behind an IOC desk, with the Olympic rings visible below. A speech bubble above the group reads: ‘We demand you expel the U.S. for bringing their own ICE to the Olympics!’ Snowy mountains form the background.

US send federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to the Winter Olympics

8 February 2026 | 0 Comments

Trump posts racist meme of the Obamas

7 February 2026 | 0 Comments

Split-screen cartoon illustration comparing a British pub in the 1970s and the 2020s. On the left, a smoky, male-dominated pub with pints and subdued lighting; on the right, a bright, family-friendly gastropub with women, children, food, and smartphones. In the centre stands a female TV reporter holding a microphone, as if delivering a live report. A banner below reads “Breaking News: Britain has changed – Some viewers are still adjusting.”

Jan Leeming goes to the pub

6 February 2026 | 0 Comments

The Mandelson Files

5 February 2026 | 0 Comments

Satirical cartoon showing a removal van labelled “Reputation Removals Ltd” unloading boxes marked “Fragile: Titles Inside” outside Elm Cottage on the Sandringham Estate. A nervous former Prince Andrew tiptoes toward the cottage door while a royal corgi wearing a crown holds a clipboard and refuses to sign for the delivery. A small “gAvIn – Smart. Funny. Digital.” logotype appears in the bottom-left corner.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moves to Sandringham

4 February 2026 | 0 Comments

The Artemis moon landings

3 February 2026 | 0 Comments

40 years on: why Rape: My Story still matters — a personal reflection
Forty years after the Ealing vicarage attack, Rape: My Story returns. Jill Saward’s unfiltered account helped change press practice, sentencing law and public attitudes to sexual violence. This anniversary edition honours her courage — and reminds us the fight for justice is not over.
Ramadan lights and Christmas lights in London: the truth
Ramadan lights haven’t replaced Christmas in London — they sit alongside it. From Trafalgar Square to Britain’s constitutional history, the real story is one of expanding religious freedom, not erasure. If you claim “Christian values”, start with “love thy neighbour.”
What happened to my blog?
Malware had managed to infect the part of my server that hosts this website. To remove it, I had to delete the entire content and start again. This means that old content has gone.
A personal tribute to John Stapleton
John Stapleton understood that journalism isn’t just about telling stories – it’s about listening to them.

© 2026 Gavin Drake