🌏 POLITICA UK

A satirical news desk by Sarnia de la Maré / Tale Teller Club Press If the last decade has taught us anything, it’s this: The world is absurd — so we may as well draw it. Politica UK is my new illustrated desk for global satire: a place where politics, art, and irreverence collide in full colour (usually with someone looking mildly panicked). Born out of my long-standing punk roots and feminist sensibilities, Politica UK isn’t here to rage — it’s here to observe, sketch, and provoke . It is political commentary by a woman who grew up around anarchist bands, underground arts clubs, and DIY media collectives where humour was always the sharpest weapon. What You’ll Find Here Illustrated satire from the UK, US, and beyond Hand-coloured etching–style cartoons with a modern bite Sharp feminist undercurrents (the kind that make power uncomfortable) Short, clever commentary Occasional chaos, courtesy of global governments Politica UK is part of the wider Tale Teller ec...

Donald Trump vs the BBC: The Billionaire Who Wants Your Licence Fee There are certain headlines that make Britain collectively choke on its tea. “Donald Trump threatens to sue the BBC” is one of them. Not because the idea of Trump threatening legal action is shocking — he’s sued (or threatened to sue) everything from entire newspapers to comedy shows to, reportedly, a small Welsh farmer (long story). No, the real eyebrow-raiser is the unintended punchline: If Trump sues the BBC… UK licence fee payers could, in theory, end up footing the bill. Yes. You. Me. Your nan in Worthing who only wants to watch Strictly . All of us. Potentially paying the world’s richest political performer for the privilege of him being offended. The Irony Is Almost Too On-the-Nose The BBC is not a private corporation lounging on Scrooge McDuck vaults. It’s a public service broadcaster with a funding model that is, famously, unpopular with everyone — except, apparently, Donald J. Trump, who may have...