Regulators: who watches the watchers?
"Who watches the watchers?" is a phrase we hear a great deal but, in these dystopian times, one to which...
Read moreDetailsDon is a political journalist with particular focus on the far-right, Reform UK and history, but can turn his hand to most topics and has also written about crypto, political science, fascism, media bias and potholes!
You can find his articles on his Substack page Playground Politics with Don McGowan. He publishes with West England Bylines and Byline Times and his work can also be found across social media. Don is currently writing a book about the rise and fall of Reform UK which he hopes to have published soon.
Don also co-hosts, designs and produces a weekly political podcast called No Holds Barred Podcast and is working with a team to help produce a bias-free news app called Don McGowan News Agency
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