Oh God, What Now? Great British Nukes, Tice’ s tax and the Manosphere – Theroux the looking glass
Mar 20, 2026
Debate over a shift toward an independent British nuclear deterrent and what that says about party politics. Discussion of why Richard Tice’s tax avoidance story has not landed politically. A look at Louis Theroux’s exploration of the manosphere and whether influencers perform or sincerely believe their views. A side note on the fuss about adding hummus and alcohol-free beer to inflation metrics.
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Submariner Wi‑Fi Request Sparked A Diary Row
- Theresa May asked submariners 'what else do you need' and was told they wanted better Wi‑Fi; a sailor joked 'porn' causing a Times diary uproar.
- The Navy reportedly considered suing the Times over the diary item before dropping it.
Tice's Tax Avoidance Fits His Political Brand
- Richard Tice's tax avoidance story lacks the political blowback it would cause for mainstream politicians because his brand embraces tax minimisation.
- Tice openly argues 'pay as little tax as possible,' making revelations align with Reform's performative anti-establishment identity.
Hypocrisy Drives Scandals More Than Legality
- Public reaction to tax scandals depends on perceived hypocrisy and media dynamics, not just legality.
- When figures like Tice openly reject tax norms, tabloids and voters find fewer angles to amplify outrage compared with left-leaning politicians.
