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If you’ve been reading the Indy lately you’ll notice it’s morphing into a piss poor version of the Mail for readers with longer arms (analogue era joke there kids).

David Maddox gets his first run-out in the Commons’ press gallery in his new role as political editor of the Independent, having made a shocking switch from the Daily Express. But readers of the left-leaning title should brace themselves for a pig’s ear or two from a Westminster veteran who has become regarded as one of Fleet Street’s most strident Brexiteers.

Early Maddox scoops on the matter included “Brexit will save the NHS” (Nov 2016), “EU exit to save billions” (Dec 2016) and “Brexit will bring golden era for City” (Mar 2017). And despite all evidence to the contrary, he’s still at it.

“Coming soon! Brexit’s big wins for Britain” was his front-page splash in February 2023, “EU admits Brexit humiliation” followed last November and this year’s gems have included “Remoaner doom-mongers wrong again” and the not-at-all-deranged-sounding “World class Brexit Britain smashes EU to claim new global status in Rejoiner hammer blow”. https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/raving ... rexiteers/

That's no surprise but it's a pity.