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EST. 2026 · THE INDEPENDENT EDITIONAll the news that probably shouldn’t happen.ORIGINAL SATIRE · NOT REAL NEWS
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The Bystander is an independent British satirical publication. Our stories use fictional events and dialogue to examine public life and everyday absurdity.

Short description: A serious newspaper for an increasingly unserious country.

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