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Morag Sinclair is a seasoned comedic writer with a strong portfolio of satirical work. Her writing demonstrates authority through consistency and thematic depth. Expertise includes narrative satire and cultural commentary, while trustworthiness is maintained through ethical standards and transparency.
Why Pubs Make Sense
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Why Pubs Make Sense

Morag SinclairJanuary 15, 2026January 12, 2025

Why Pubs Make More Sense Than Most Governments A Comparative Study of Leadership, Accountability, and Last Orders Clear Leadership Structures: Who’s Pulling the Pints? Pubs have clear leadership. You know who’s in charge because they’re standing behind the bar, controlling…

Britain Explains the Future to America
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Britain Explains the Future to America

Morag SinclairJanuary 15, 2026January 12, 2025

The Island That Accidentally Became a Case Study Britain Shows America What Happens When You Vote With Your Feelings Britain keeps being described as “a warning,” which is awkward because warnings usually involve sirens, not meal deals. Economists say GDP shrank,…

France, UK and Germany Issue Stern Joint Statement on Iran, Iran Responds by Continuing Exactly As Before
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France, UK and Germany Issue Stern Joint Statement on Iran, Iran Responds by Continuing Exactly As Before

Morag SinclairJanuary 15, 2026January 12, 2025

France, UK and Germany Issue Stern Joint Statement on Iran, Iran Responds by Continuing Exactly As Before | European Powers Unite in Carefully Worded Declaration, Tehran Acknowledges and Ignores

Metropolitan Police Finally Crack 500-Year-Old Pakington Case: Suspect “Definitely Dead By Now”
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Metropolitan Police Finally Crack 500-Year-Old Pakington Case: Suspect “Definitely Dead By Now”

Morag SinclairJanuary 15, 2026January 12, 2025

Metropolitan Police Finally Crack 500-Year-Old Pakington Case: Suspect “Definitely Dead By Now” | Cold Case Unit Declares Victory Over Renaissance-Era Murderer

Waitress Promoted to Pyrotechnics Director After Mistaking Bar for Controlled Burn Exhibit
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Waitress Promoted to Pyrotechnics Director After Mistaking Bar for Controlled Burn Exhibit

Morag SinclairJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Waitress Promoted to Pyrotechnics Director After Mistaking Bar for Controlled Burn Exhibit | Career advancement through accidental fire management raises questions about workplace safety protocols

LIVE: Britain Watches Venezuela Get Bombed
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LIVE: Britain Watches Venezuela Get Bombed

Morag SinclairJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Britain Watches Venezuela Get Bombed, Refreshes Live Blogs, Argues About It Anyway A Completely Serious, Deeply British, Absolutely Calm Response to Explosions Abroad Britain woke up to news that Venezuela was being bombed, which in UK terms meant three immediate national…

BBC Spends Six Hours Explaining Caracas Strike
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BBC Spends Six Hours Explaining Caracas Strike

Morag SinclairJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

BBC Spends Six Hours Explaining Why Trump’s Caracas Strike Proves He’s Literally Hitler When Breaking News Breaks the Narrative The BBC’s live blog opened with the sort of breathless urgency typically reserved for Royal funerals or England losing on penalties: “Explosions have…

Elite US Units Slip Through UK Like Nothing Important Is About to Happen
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Elite US Units Slip Through UK Like Nothing Important Is About to Happen

Morag SinclairJanuary 15, 2026January 12, 2025

Elite US Units Slip Through UK Like Nothing Important Is About to Happen | Officials describe movement as ordinary whilst carefully avoiding details

BBC Live Coverage Continues Covering Things Live
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BBC Live Coverage Continues Covering Things Live

Morag SinclairJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

BBC Live Coverage Continues Covering Things Live | Broadcaster commits to reporting events as they happen

Eurostar Urges Travelers to Postpone Trips It Already Cancelled
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Eurostar Urges Travelers to Postpone Trips It Already Cancelled

Morag SinclairJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Eurostar Urges Travelers to Postpone Trips It Already Cancelled | Railway company advises against using non-existent services

Prompts Are Being Plagiarized
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Prompts Are Being Plagiarized

Morag SinclairJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Furious AI Users Say Their Prompts Are Being Plagiarized AI Prompt Plagiarism: Ethical Crisis in Generative Art Satirical Dispatch from the Front Lines of Intellectual Property Chaos The Great Prompt Heist of 2026 In a twist of irony so dense…

MI6’s New River Location Raises Questions
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MI6’s New River Location Raises Questions

Morag SinclairJanuary 5, 2026February 5, 2026

From Safe House to Glass House: MI6’s New River Location Raises Questions About Operational Security At what point does a “safe house” become just… a house? River House is the answer to that question, and the answer is disappointing. The building sits…

London’s New Year’s Day Parade 2026
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London’s New Year’s Day Parade 2026

Morag SinclairJanuary 1, 2026January 1, 2026

London’s New Year’s Day Parade Ten Glorious Groups Marching Heroically Into Mild Absurdity London’s New Year’s Day Parade is not just a parade. It’s a moving sociology paper with drums. It’s Britain politely allowing the rest of the world to borrow…

National Theatre Admits Funniest Production Was Actually Just Technical Difficulties During Medea
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National Theatre Admits Funniest Production Was Actually Just Technical Difficulties During Medea

Morag SinclairNovember 2, 2025

National Theatre Admits Funniest Production Was Actually Just Technical Difficulties During Medea | Audience members report unprecedented laughter when set collapsed, leading to emergency review of comedy strategy

Millwall FC: Football With Teeth
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Millwall FC: Football With Teeth

Morag SinclairOctober 22, 2025

Millwall FC: Football With Teeth | A Club That Leans Into Its Reputation

Tourist Announces He’s “Not Like Other Tourists” While Standing in Queue at M&M World
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Tourist Announces He’s “Not Like Other Tourists” While Standing in Queue at M&M World

Morag SinclairOctober 11, 2025

Tourist Announces He’s “Not Like Other Tourists” While Standing in Queue at M&M World | Local Man Absolutely Convinced His Phone Case Makes Him Invisible

Immersive Theatre Company Finally Admits They Just Enjoy Making Audiences Uncomfortable
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Immersive Theatre Company Finally Admits They Just Enjoy Making Audiences Uncomfortable

Morag SinclairSeptember 18, 2025

Immersive Theatre Company Finally Admits They Just Enjoy Making Audiences Uncomfortable | The Horror of Participation now openly marketed as psychological warfare experience

Night Bus Linguistics Professor Documents 847 Cryptic Conversations, Understands None of Them
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Night Bus Linguistics Professor Documents 847 Cryptic Conversations, Understands None of Them

Morag SinclairSeptember 13, 2025

Night Bus Linguistics Professor Documents 847 Cryptic Conversations, Understands None of Them | I told him about the pigeons, yeah? named most common incomprehensible statement

Welling United FC: Football With Endurance
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Welling United FC: Football With Endurance

Morag SinclairAugust 30, 2025January 1, 2026

Welling United FC: Football With Endurance | A Club Built to Outlast

Actonians LFC: Where Women’s Football Meets Victorian Levels of Politeness
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Actonians LFC: Where Women’s Football Meets Victorian Levels of Politeness

Morag SinclairAugust 12, 2025January 1, 2026

Actonians LFC: Where Women’s Football Meets Victorian Levels of Politeness | A Historic Club That Apologises for Scoring

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