London desk
Reginald Penny
Fictional columnist · Politics.
Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

Politics · 1 hr ago
Reginald Penny, London desk
A group of MPs warned that continued postponement of the Palace of Westminster’s long‑overdue renovation could lead to a catastrophic failure, urging urgent action to avoid structural disaster.
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World · 8 hrs ago
Reginald Penny, London desk
Across the pond, commentators debate how Donald Trump’s loss of both the House and Senate could reverberate through UK politics, from oil markets to foreign policy.
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Politics · 1 day ago
Reginald Penny, London desk
During the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua, King Charles said Britain’s role in the slave trade was a shameful chapter, yet he stopped short of offering a formal apology, despite calls for reparatio…
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World · 1 day ago
Reginald Penny, London desk
Four flights from London, Copenhagen, Manchester and Israel were hit by bomb threats; after police sweeps Warsaw‑Modlin Airport gave the all‑clear, while similar checks were underway in Murcia and Sofia.
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Sports · 3 days ago
Reginald Penny, London desk
The Australian Jillaroos smashed Wales 124‑6 in Sydney, setting a new World Cup record and leaving the Welsh side looking like they’d missed the train to competitiveness.
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Politics · 26 October 2026
Reginald Penny, London desk
Mayor Andy Burnham says the UK should start an honest discussion – even a possible referendum – on whether to readopt the EU’s free‑movement rules.
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Sports · 26 October 2026
Reginald Penny, London desk
Harry Kane is the clear favourite for the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, with the award set to be presented in London on Monday.
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Sports · 26 October 2026
Reginald Penny, London desk
Liverpool edged Brighton after Alexander Isak scored for a third consecutive Premier League match, handing the visitors their second defeat of the season.
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World · 24 October 2026
Reginald Penny, London desk
Storm Boelo will batter the north of the UK with up to 80 mph gusts this weekend and has already triggered a Status Orange rain warning for Kerry, Ireland, from 7 am to 2 pm. Forecasters urge the public to brac…
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