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Rats in a Sack

Rats in a Sack is the New European’s gossip and media column, skewering the worst of Westminster, Fleet Street and beyond. Got a tip-off? Email rats@tnepublishing.com

22 February 2024

Rats in a Sack: Truss bags the backing of Hugh Janus

Our digest of the worst of Westminster looks at Kemi Badenoch, Daniel Hannan, the New Statesman and more

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15 February 2024

Rats in a Sack: Badenoch’s issue is Gove, Actually

Our digest of the worst of Westminster looks at Nadine Dorries, Andrew Bridgen, Rishi Sunak and more

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08 February 2024

Rats in a Sack: Is Holly Valance a harbinger of doom for the PopCons?

Our digest of the worst of Westminster looks at News UK friendly fire, a new Tory deputy chair, Schnapps with Shapps and more

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01 February 2024

Rats in a Sack: Is Stanley Johnson a Rejoiner?

Our digest of the worst of Westminster looks at Lee Anderson, Ukip, Chris Heaton-Harris and more

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