Today in Focus How the Guardian reported 2025
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Dec 24, 2025 
Katharine Viner, the Editor-in-chief of The Guardian, reflects on a tumultuous 2025. She discusses Donald Trump's continued influence on politics, the disturbing impact of US policies on civil liberties, and the struggles of the Labour government in the UK. Viner highlights the rise of Reform and Farage, as well as the collapse of global norms amid escalating conflicts. She emphasizes the threats to press freedom and celebrates impactful investigative journalism. Amidst challenges, Viner also finds hope in a left-wing resurgence and praises frontline coverage from Gaza.
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Labour's Missed Political Moments
- Labour's first full year exposed weaknesses in timing, narrative and political communication.
- Viner argues the government missed chances to counter far-right narratives and reassure multicultural values.
Inequality, Not Immigration, Drives Support
- Reform taps genuine anxieties about declining living standards and channels them into anti-immigration messages.
- Viner says the real cause is deep inequality, not mass immigration, which Reform exploits cynically.
Farage School Allegations Shake Campaign
- Investigations into Nigel Farage revealed more than 30 allegations about his school behaviour and racist language.
- Viner says those revelations rattled Farage and show investigative journalism can dent his momentum.
