Northern Variant alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Northern Variant (UK politics, Conservative Party and Reform UK). The closest matches are Darren Grimes: UNLEASHED, The Week in Polls and Chorley Not. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 15, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago

    From recent posts: Darren Grimes: UNLEASHED publishes essays and interviews that critique UK immigration policy and Reform UK politics. Its readers are those interested in UK politics, immigration policy, and the Reform movement.

    Likely audience: UK voters

    3 shared topics

  2. 2
    The Week in Polls9K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: The Week in Polls publishes weekly analyses of UK political polling data, including long-term trends, constituency results, and Multi-Party Rater Polls, alongside podcast episodes and paid insights. It serves readers…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    3 shared topics

  3. 3
    Chorley Not4K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Chorley Not publishes weekly UK politics coverage featuring interviews with politicians, party leadership analysis, and social commentary on class and government policy. The publication also includes personal anecdotes…

    Likely audience: Policy analysts

    3 shared topics

  4. 4
    A Level Politics4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

    A weekly politics news briefing covering the A level UK and Global syllabus. Produced by www.alevelpolitics.com

    Likely audience: A-Level Politics students

    3 shared topics

  5. 5
    Modern Left4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

    From recent posts: Modern Left publishes critical analysis of UK Labour Party politics, trade union dynamics, and defense budget policies. The publication targets readers interested in social democracy and left-wing opposition to current…

    Likely audience: Labour Party members

    3 shared topics

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    The Lead42K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: The Lead publishes in-depth political analysis and policy examinations covering UK domestic issues such as social care reform, defence spending, and the water industry, alongside international topics like EU re-entry…

    Likely audience: UK political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    Striking 1328K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    A newsletter about British politics. Written from the bad place.

    Likely audience: UK political observers

    2 shared topics

  8. 8
    Another Angry Voice17K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jun 19, 2026

    From recent posts: Another Angry Voice publishes opinion pieces and investigative reports on UK politics, the legal system, and social justice issues. The publication targets readers seeking critical analysis of government policy…

    Likely audience: UK political observers

    2 shared topics

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    Marina Purkiss13K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 50 days ago

    From recent posts: Marina Purkiss publishes opinion essays on UK politics, media bias, and international relations, often blending personal anecdotes with critiques of misinformation and geopolitical hypocrisy. The publication features a…

    Likely audience: Digital literacy advocates

    2 shared topics

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    Sam Bright10K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: Sam Bright publishes opinion pieces and critical analyses on UK politics, specifically focusing on Reform UK, Labour strategies, and AI safety concerns. The publication features long-form essays that dissect media…

    Likely audience: UK political observers

    2 shared topics

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    Iain Dale's Substack9K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Iain Dale's Substack publishes weekly Sunday newsletters combining UK political commentary, personal anecdotes, and reader Q&A, alongside standalone essays on topics like Israeli history and media entrepreneurship. It…

    Likely audience: political enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    J’accuse8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: J'accuse publishes in-depth political analysis focusing on UK party dynamics, media ownership, and the intersection of AI and public opinion. The publication targets readers interested in current events, political…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

  13. 13

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    ThinkLabour is a new strategic force dedicated to generating the bold ideas, political strategy and public insight needed for Labour to govern confidently and win the next general election. This is where our blogs and…

    Likely audience: UK political analysts

    2 shared topics

  14. 14
    UGLY POLITIX4K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: UGLY POLITIX is a political newsletter examining UK party funding, electoral integrity, and foreign interference. Recent issues analyze Nigel Farage and Reform UK's campaign tactics, scrutinize the ethics of undisclosed…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackDaily · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Right Times with Kathy Gyngell publishes political commentary, satire, and cultural criticism focused on UK and US politics, public health policy, and social issues. It is written for readers interested in right-leaning…

    Likely audience: UK political observers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Dave Hill On London publishes weekly news and analysis covering UK politics, London-specific policy, housing development, and public safety issues. The publication mixes standard articles with 'On London Extra' segments…

    Likely audience: London residents

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 3, 2026

    From recent posts: UNSILENCING by Jean Guerrero publishes in-depth essays, interviews, and investigative reports on immigration policy, Silicon Valley politics, and media diversity for an audience interested in critical political analysis…

    Likely audience: political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    The Political Human2K subscribers

    Substacklast post Aug 8, 2026

    From recent posts: The Political Human publishes weekly UK political analysis, trade union leadership updates, and Labour Party strategy on its email list and subscription tiers. The publication features a mix of original essays…

    Likely audience: Political journalists

    2 shared topics

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    Linda Walker1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 33 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication delivers conservative political analysis and interviews focused on Alberta's sovereignty movement, healthcare policy, and separatist politics. It mixes short-form articles on ballot questions and…

    Likely audience: Alberta voters

    2 shared topics

  20. 20
    Strong Message Here1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

    From recent posts: Strong Message Here publishes analytical articles on UK political strategy, voter behavior, and public opinion polling. The content focuses on election results, policy analysis, and the mechanics of electoral coalitions.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

  21. 21

    Substacklast post Jul 27, 2026

    Substack looking at public opinion trends in politics, business and culture

    Likely audience: political strategists

    2 shared topics

  22. 22

    SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Juno News publishes a mix of Canadian political analysis, legal rulings, and education policy coverage. Recent issues include legal analysis of Alberta's pipeline law, scrutiny of university hiring practices at York and…

    Likely audience: Canadian political observers

    2 shared topics

  23. 23

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    I am a retired psychotherapist who writes a daily Substack about politics and political psychology, sometimes with satire and AI cartoons.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    Real news read by thousands. Politics newsletter written by Michael Heaver. Jump in and join us!

    Likely audience: UK voters

    2 shared topics

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