Daily Politics from the New Statesman The Labour Party's "unpopularity contest"
Feb 14, 2026
A lively roundup of political chaos, from a fake resignation email to allegations of illicit foreign influence. They riff on AI oddities, including a dangerous nutrition chatbot. The conversation highlights a dive into party unpopularity data and bizarre media headlines. Plus culture beats: sporting controversy and strange local noise fights.
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Nathan Gill: Bought For Chaos, Not Policy
- Will Dunn recounts the Nathan Gill affair: paid pro-Kremlin statements while an MEP and later jailed for taking bribes.
- Dunn suggests the goal was chaos and exposure, not meaningful persuasion.
AI 'Minister' Built On Stolen Likeness
- Anoush describes Albania's AI 'minister' created from an actor's likeness, who is suing over its use.
- She uses it as a compact example of AI misappropriation and legal risk.
Chatbot Gave Dangerous Nutrition Tips
- Will Dunn tells of RFK Jr.'s nutrition chatbot recommending foods for rectal insertion, highlighting hallucinations.
- He frames it as an extreme example of AI giving dangerous, nonsensical advice when prompted.
