Jj Anisiobi

JJ Anisiobi argues that exaggerated personal stories attributed to former Cambridge professor Jason Arday are less important than whether his academic qualifications were genuine, while condemning police involvement after Times Higher Education journalist Jack Grove questioned Arday's record. The column then discusses Kemi Badenoch's defense of former neo-Nazi Joshua Bonehill-Paine, arguing that genuine rehabilitation should allow a route back into society without restoring automatic trust. It also doubts that Rupert Lowe and Nigel Farage can unite Reform's right wing because of personal egos and policy disagreements, remembers broadcaster James Whale, and criticizes Holly Willoughby's YouTube show as overly polished and insufficiently authentic.

JJ Anisiobi praises Andy Burnham for bringing optimism and constructive policy discussion back into British politics, contrasting his approach with what the columnist sees as Nigel Farage’s unwillingness to cooperate. Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey are also commended for engaging in cross-party talks on social care reform while maintaining clear red lines. The column argues that mature democracy requires dialogue rather than permanent partisan conflict. It also celebrates the Daily Expresso podcast’s reported 3,388,950 YouTube views in June, claiming it became the UK’s most-watched news podcast on the platform. In a separate football section, Anisiobi criticizes FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the sport’s commercialization, while welcoming UEFA, the AFC and CONCACAF opposing plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors.

Reform UK’s London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham has reportedly had abusive graffiti written on her front door and received death threats, according to two sources cited by Daily Express podcast host JJ Anisiobi. Cunningham, a former Crown Prosecution Service lawyer and former Westminster councillor, has criticized Andy Burnham and called for the Muslim Brotherhood to be proscribed, while also pledging stronger visible policing and the revival of Oxford Street.

England’s loss to Argentina is used to argue that both English football and British politics suffer from leaders who avoid bold decisions and revert to cautious, predictable approaches. The piece expresses doubt that Andy Burnham replacing Keir Starmer will bring meaningful political change without a shift in underlying philosophy. It criticizes Western outrage over Middle Eastern restrictions on LGBTQ+ travel as ignoring national sovereignty while noting Israel as a regional exception. The article also condemns massive waste and perceived favouritism in the UK’s COVID-19 PPE procurement, calling for legal accountability without further delays.

Deportation of Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed is urged, criticising legal barriers preventing his removal and calling for Parliament to change outdated laws. The Home Office is faulted for releasing him under supervision instead of removing him from the UK. Broader criticisms target Labour’s handling of immigration, Andy Burnham’s financial challenges, Keir Starmer’s political strategy, and Nigel Farage’s wealth versus his working‑class image. Additional commentary opposes gender‑based Cabinet quotas and praises Naomi Osaka’s modern take on Wimbledon tradition.

A first‑person account describes how two portable Meaco air conditioning units kept a London flat cool during a heatwave, highlighting their strong cooling performance, energy efficiency, compact size and suitability for year‑round use. The author considers the purchase well worth the cost with another heatwave expected soon.