Jack Peat

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Jack Peat is a floating editor for JOE and the editor of The London Economic. His work has also appeared in VICE, The Big Issue, The Independent and HuffPost. In 2021, he authored "The Great Pie Revolt", a gastronomic guide to the Premier League and EFL.

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  • MP says he felt ‘reassured’ after watching police officer stamp on a man’s head

    MP says he felt ‘reassured’ after watching police officer stamp on a man’s head

    Richard Tice said similar policing in Leeds would have prevented the riots from breaking out A Member of Parliament has said he felt “reassured” after watching distressing footage of a police officer stamping on a man’s head at Manchester Airport. Police were called to an ‘altercation’ between members of the public in Terminal Two of […]

    1 year ago

  • End of the line for MP gravy train as Labour announces clamp down on second jobs

    End of the line for MP gravy train as Labour announces clamp down on second jobs

    Labour is “turning the page” on an era of “sleaze, scandal, cronyism and bad behaviour” Labour is looking to “turn the page” on an era of sleaze and scandal by clamping down on MPs’ second jobs. In an interview with the Guardian, Lucy Powell, the new leader of the Commons, said the party will severely restrict […]

    1 year ago

  • Labour confirms train services will be brought back under public control from early 2025

    Labour confirms train services will be brought back under public control from early 2025

    Full steam ahead! The new transport secretary has confirmed that train services will effectively be fully nationalised in Britain from the start of 2025 – coming good on a Labour manifesto pledge to bring the country’s creaking rail services back under public control. With fares going through the roof and punctuality at record lows, public […]

    1 year ago

  • Andy Burnham has been donating 15% of his salary to a homeless charity since 2017

    Andy Burnham has been donating 15% of his salary to a homeless charity since 2017

    The regular donations have largely slipped under the radar Andy Burnham has been donating 15 per cent of his salary to a charity helping those living on the streets in Greater Manchester since he was first elected in 2017. The Manchester mayor put eradicating rough sleeping as one of his top priorities when he was […]

    1 year ago

  • Reform UK candidate appears on GB News to prove he’s not AI-generated

    Reform UK candidate appears on GB News to prove he’s not AI-generated

    Well, that’s that cleared up. Reform UK candidate Mark Matlock has appeared on GB News to prove that his party didn’t field ‘AI’ candidates in the UK General Election. Nigel Farage’s party has insisted that every one of its 609 candidates on 4th July was real after suspicions were raised about the so-called “paper candidates” who stood in the […]

    1 year ago

  • Labour won’t speak to GB News and we’re so here for it

    Labour won’t speak to GB News and we’re so here for it

    Looks like the shoe is firmly on the other foot GB News appears to be getting snubbed by the Labour Party as Sir Keir Starmer’s new administration prepares to roll out its legislative agenda. Camilla Tominey kicked up a stink after Jonathan Reynolds cancelled his interview with the TV channel, which enjoyed a cosy relationship with the […]

    1 year ago

  • Stanley Johnson says he has no regrets after getting an entire flight cancelled

    Stanley Johnson says he has no regrets after getting an entire flight cancelled

    The former PM’s dad has been dubbed “selfish” and “arrogant” for his actions Stanley Johnson has hit back at critics after he caused a BA flight to London Gatwick to be cancelled. The former PM’s dad was on board a Malaga service destined for the Sussex airport last week which had to be diverted to Heathrow […]

    1 year ago

  • New Universal theme park coming to UK and could open 365 days a year

    New Universal theme park coming to UK and could open 365 days a year

    Move aside, Orlando A new Universal theme park could be opening in the UK within years after the group purchased a 467-acre site in Bedfordshire. The former brickworks in Kempston Hardwick were bought by Comcast last year with proposals in the works to develop it into a major theme park. Locals are being engaged on […]

    1 year ago

  • KFC bucket rival launched in London that costs almost £100

    KFC bucket rival launched in London that costs almost £100

    The B&L bucket comes with complimentary bibs! A rival to the much-loved KFC bucket has launched in London – but it will cost you a pretty penny to get your hands on one. The B&L bucket has been launched by popular restaurant chain Burger & Lobster and is filled with seafood rather than conventional fried […]

    1 year ago

  • Pick your England XI for crucial Slovenia clash

    Pick your England XI for crucial Slovenia clash

    It’s not been the tournament many would have hoped for so far… is it time to shake things up? England will face Slovenia in the final group game of the Euro 2024 tournament on Tuesday (25/6) knowing that only a win will guarantee them the top place. Following a woeful display against Denmark Gareth Southgate […]

    1 year ago

  • Tory MP receives ringing endorsement from badge-wearing MILF hunter

    Tory MP receives ringing endorsement from badge-wearing MILF hunter

    A day out in Spalding unearthed some interesting findings A veteran MP standing in the safest Tory seat in the country received a ringing endorsement from a man sporting a ‘MILF hunter’ sticker on his mobility scooter during a News Agents broadcast. Sir John Hayes will contest South Holland and the Deepings for the eighth […]

    1 year ago

  • Nicky Butt banned from driving after breaking motorcyclist’s leg in crash

    Nicky Butt banned from driving after breaking motorcyclist’s leg in crash

    The ex-England international has been ordered to do 100 hours unpaid work  Nicky Butt has been banned from driving for 12 months after he was involved in a horror car crash with a motorcyclist. The ex-England international and Manchester United midfielder blamed a “momentary lapse of concentration” after he pulled out in front of a […]

    1 year ago

  • Nigel Farage’s website hacked and now plays ‘Milkshake’ by Kelis

    Nigel Farage’s website hacked and now plays ‘Milkshake’ by Kelis

    Always remember to secure your domain Nigel Farage’s website has been hacked, with visitors now being directed to a YouTube video of ‘Milkshake’ by Kelis. The former Ukip MEP was doused with a milkshake outside a pub in Essex as he started his campaign to become the next MP for Clacton. It comes after he had […]

    1 year ago

  • Tory advisor says Scotland is not a country but a ‘region of the UK’

    Tory advisor says Scotland is not a country but a ‘region of the UK’

    This guy is paid six figures in Michael Gove’s department A senior Conservative advisor has said Scotland is not a country but rather a “region of the UK” in a shocking outburst on Politics Live. Henry Newman, who receives a six-figure salary to advise Michael Gove at the Levelling Up Department, shocked viewers after he […]

    1 year ago

  • Count Binface will force former prime ministers to do national service

    Count Binface will force former prime ministers to do national service

    The self-described Recyclon will also cap the cost of 99 Flakes at 99p Count Binface will force all former prime ministers to undergo a period of national service if he gets elected into government, the self-styled intergalactic space warrior announced this week. With the General Election just weeks away, Binface has released a 24-point manifesto […]

    1 year ago

  • Scotland fan describes hotel horror after ending up in abandoned medical facility

    Scotland fan describes hotel horror after ending up in abandoned medical facility

    The Glaswegian said it was like ‘something out of a murder film’ A Scotland fan has detailed his astonishing ordeal after ending up in an abandoned medical facility ahead of his country’s clash with Switzerland in Cologne. Glaswegian Rory Bradley, 28, travelled to Germany for a once-in-a-lifetime trip for the Euro 2024 championships, but things […]

    1 year ago

  • Phillip Schofield set for ITV return on major show

    Phillip Schofield set for ITV return on major show

    Schofield has been lying low after having an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger colleague A return to ITV could be on the cards for Phillip Schofield following a brief hiatus, with reports suggesting he could be heading to the jungle in a bid to rehabilitate his career. The former This Morning star […]

    1 year ago

  • 44% of Brits think Rishi Sunak should have to join the army whether he likes it or not

    44% of Brits think Rishi Sunak should have to join the army whether he likes it or not

    Fair’s fair, Rishi… New polling from Politics JOE shows overwhelming support for enrolling the prime minister in the army – regardless of whether he likes it or not. Rishi Sunak kicked off the Conservative Party’s General Election campaign by announcing that all 18-year-olds would be made to undertake a form of “mandatory” national service if they are […]

    1 year ago

  • People are only just realising that the red juice in rare steak isn’t blood

    People are only just realising that the red juice in rare steak isn’t blood

    Wait, what! Experts have lifted the lid on one of the most common food misconceptions you are likely to find in the meat-eating world. The presence of red liquid in rare steak can be pretty off-putting for most people, but most connoisseurs generally agree that it is the best way to eat it. Speaking to […]

    1 year ago

  • Pick your England XI for crucial Slovenia clash

    Pick your England XI for crucial Slovenia clash

    It’s not been the tournament many would have wanted so far… is it time to shake things up? England will face Slovenia in the final group game of the Euro 2024 tournament on Tuesday (25/6) knowing that only a win will guarantee them the top place. Following a woeful display against Denmark Gareth Southgate is […]

    1 year ago

  • BBC News anchor signs off with ‘I’m Ron Burgundy’ following autocue howler

    BBC News anchor signs off with ‘I’m Ron Burgundy’ following autocue howler

    It’s another absolute classic from Maryam Moshiri! A BBC News anchor suffered a hilarious autocue meltdown before signing off as ‘Ron Burgundy’ during a recent news bulletin. Maryam Moshiri, who stunned viewers by giving the finger live on air last December, got in a spot of bother as she read the news on Tuesday morning (11/6). Discussing the declining […]

    1 year ago

  • The average stag party now costs £1,500 per person

    The average stag party now costs £1,500 per person

    And that doesn’t include the concealed €20 bribe The average cost of a stag do has been revealed – and it’s fair to say that it’s not just fruit and veg that have been hit by out-of-control inflation in recent years. According to research, guests heading out for a royal knees-up at the behest of […]

    1 year ago

  • Giant asterisk delivered to Etihad following league win

    Giant asterisk delivered to Etihad following league win

    City are currently facing 115 outstanding charges for alleged financial breaches A giant asterisk has been delivered to the Etihad Stadium after Manchester City bagged their fourth league title in as many years. Pep Guardiola’s side have been the champions of England every season since 2020/21 in a historic streak of domination that has seen […]

    1 year ago

  • Sacre Bleu! French fries now more popular than British chunky chips

    Sacre Bleu! French fries now more popular than British chunky chips

    Treason of the highest order. Fans of the chunky chip have been left feeling très désolé after new research revealed the British classic has been dethroned by a skinny rival from across the Channel courtesy of American burger chains and high street bistros. According to new research, a remarkable 62 per cent of people in […]

    2 years ago

  • Historian warns we are ‘a few geopolitical inches from a Third World War’

    Historian warns we are ‘a few geopolitical inches from a Third World War’

    Niall Ferguson said we are seeing the same patterns that led to the break out of the Second World War A leading historian has warned that a Third World War could be dangerously close following events in the Middle East. Leaders of the G7 have moved quickly to de-escalate of tensions after Iran’s unprecedented attack […]

    2 years ago

  • Saudi Pro League striker lashed from the stand by furious fan

    Saudi Pro League striker lashed from the stand by furious fan

    Totally normal league A Saudi Pro League striker was on the receiving end of a fan’s furore after his side got thumped 4-1 by Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup final last night. Striker Abderrazak Hamdallah, nicknamed The Executioner for his goal-scoring ability, found himself on the wrong side of a spectator’s wrath after he […]

    2 years ago

  • Film described as the ‘Rambo of fighting Nazis’ has rave reviews

    Film described as the ‘Rambo of fighting Nazis’ has rave reviews

    It’s ‘no filler, all killer’ A film that has been described as a cross between John Wick and Rambo is now been shown on several screening platforms to rave reviews. Sisu captures the story of a solitary gold miner who crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the soldiers decide […]

    2 years ago

  • Greggs: The bakery that conquered the high street

    Greggs: The bakery that conquered the high street

    How a tiny Tyneside bakery captured British hearts one sausage roll at a time  When I moved down to London from the north many moons ago, the thing I missed more than anything else in those first few years was Greggs.  At my old office, you could stand on the roof and see five Greggs, […]

    2 years ago

  • World’s first kebab baby food launches in the UK

    World’s first kebab baby food launches in the UK

    ‘Kebaby Food’ is on sale in the UK’s biggest kebab shop in London The world’s first kebab baby food has been launched by the UK’s biggest kebab shop, containing puréed chicken kebab meat in a new addition that is likely to divide opinion. The new ‘Kebaby Food’ (RRP: £1.25 for 125g) takes inspiration from Kebhouze’s […]

    2 years ago

  • Café hits back after customer’s one star review over £9 cost for extra toast

    Café hits back after customer’s one star review over £9 cost for extra toast

    ‘You didn’t ask for it, you demanded it’ A cafe has hit back after a customer complained that they were charged £9 for extra toast. The visitor who had been to The Shambles Cafe in Lytham, St Annes, left a shocking one star review on Google AND TripAdvisor criticising the caf’s prices and customer service […]

    2 years ago

  • Netflix viewers ‘disgusted’ by intimate pillow scene in erotic thriller series

    Netflix viewers ‘disgusted’ by intimate pillow scene in erotic thriller series

    One said they’d been left ‘traumatised’ by the scene Netflix viewers have shared their disgust at an intimate scene in an erotic thriller series, Obsession. The four-part series features surgeon William Farrow (played by Richard Armitage) who develops a seriously inappropriate infatuation over his son’s new girlfriend Anna, played by Charlie Murphy. The series features […]

    2 years ago

  • TikToker says she’s ‘suing her parents’ for having her without her permission

    TikToker says she’s ‘suing her parents’ for having her without her permission

    She is urging parents-to-be to use a psychic medium to contact their unborn child and ask if they “actually want to be here” A TikToker has hilariously announced that she is suing her parents for having her without her permission. Kass Theaz took to her social media page last year to blast her parents after […]

    2 years ago

  • Popeyes launch breakfast menu across UK that looks even better than McDonald’s

    Popeyes launch breakfast menu across UK that looks even better than McDonald’s

    Move aside, Maccies. There’s a new breakfast in town. McDonald’s could be about to be dethroned by a new American entrant into the fast food breakfast market, with Popeyes offering meal deals at under £2 to allow Brits to size up the competition. Home of the famous Louisiana Chicken, the latest US franchise to hit […]

    2 years ago

  • Dark clouds shroud 11th-tier club’s bright future 

    Dark clouds shroud 11th-tier club’s bright future 

    Doncaster City are back in the limelight after signing Wes Hoolahan, Ross McCormack and Charlie Mulgrew, but questions remain about the man who is bankrolling it all. On Saturday 17th February, 34 people gathered in an old mining village once home to the Yorkshire Main Colliery to watch its namesake football club contest a 12-goal […]

    2 years ago

  • Supermarkets post warnings over national tea shortage

    Supermarkets post warnings over national tea shortage

    Tea drinkers beware! Supermarkets are warning that a national tea shortage could be looming owing to supply chain issues caused by disruption to shipments in the Red Sea. In news that could spark panic amongst avid tea drinkers, Sainsbury’s has cautioned shoppers in some stores that shelves could soon run dry owing to “nationwide” problems […]

    2 years ago

  • Aldi is looking for people to taste their wine for free

    Aldi is looking for people to taste their wine for free

    You just have to post reviews on social media They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but if you’re an Aldi shopper, there could be such a thing as a free bottle of wine. The supermarket is offering free bottles of plonk in exchange for reviews of their new summer range, which […]

    2 years ago

  • Tory peer blasts Domino’s over ‘disgusting’ new menu item

    Tory peer blasts Domino’s over ‘disgusting’ new menu item

    ‘They should be ashamed of themselves’ A Conservative peer has hit out at Domino’s after the pizza chain added a new calorific dessert to its menu. Lord Bethell of Romford posted scathing tweets about the controversial cookie that features Domino’s signature cookie dough, generously stuffed with a whole Cadbury Creme Egg. The partnership has been […]

    2 years ago

  • In South Yorkshire, we all have a praise or a grumble

    In South Yorkshire, we all have a praise or a grumble

    The long-running radio show hit the headlines this week, but it has been sensing the mood of the county for decades Last week, a seemingly unremarkable tweet posted from the account of the fury red Muppet character, Elmo prompted an outpouring of grief unlike anything the internet has ever seen.  “Elmo is just checking in! […]

    2 years ago