English musician, producer, visual artist and activist
A quartet of stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe delivers fierce, personal storytelling and biting social commentary. Sophie Duker, Jenny Martha, Briony Martha and Dan Rath fuse candour with craft, each carving out a distinct voice while tackling gender, power and modern life with wit and nerve.
A group of UK-based millionaires have signed an open letter urging Prime Minister Burnham to tax the very wealthy. The letter argues wealth tax could fund public services and reduce inequality. Signatories include Gary Lineker, Val McDermid, Richard Curtis and Brian Eno. The government says any changes will be announced in due course at the budget.
Boy George has released a new track, We Will Dance Again, referencing 7 October attacks and defending Israel's actions in Gaza. The song has sparked backlash from supporters of Palestine and drawn commentary from media and figures worldwide. Reports note the track’s Hebrew chorus and questions over its use of AI in production.