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Dear John,

This week on our Ugly Politix Substack ([link removed]) , I dug into the strange theatre of modern politics: the paddle-boards, the awkward pints, and the ever-present high-vis vests.

It’s about why most attempts at “authenticity” feel so painfully fake – and why a couple of figures, Zohran Mamdani in New York and Zack Polanski here in the UK, seem to be cutting through anyway.

Their edge isn’t just TikTok finesse or natural charm. It’s that they offer a clear vision and speak like they actually believe in it. When politicians are boxed in by donors and consultants, voters sense it instantly. When they’re not, it shows.

Give it a read – and let me know what you think in the comments. Does politics generally feel fake to you? And do you sense a genuine difference in figures like Mamdani and Polanski? Have they taken a leaf out of the “unfiltered” Farage playbook?

Remember: the explosive growth of UglyPolitix has been fuelled by our readers’ likes, shares, and comments. It’s completely free to do and helps us massively. Keep it up!
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All the best,

Matt Gallagher

Communications Officer

Open Britain

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