The News List by Vicky Smith alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The News List by Vicky Smith (UK politics, Energy policy and Economics). The closest matches are Weapons and Strategy, peston and Lionel Barber. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 7, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    Weapons and Strategy8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Weapons and Strategy publishes weekly articles on military strategy, national security, and defense industry issues. The content focuses on current events such as drone warfare, arms sales to allies, and intelligence…

    Likely audience: Defense industry professionals

    2 shared topics

  2. 2
    peston4K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    Yes, that one

    Likely audience: Policy researchers

    2 shared topics

  3. 3
    Lionel Barber3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication delivers hard-hitting political analysis and investigative journalism focused on UK governance, international relations, and major global scandals. It targets readers seeking in-depth coverage of events…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

  4. 4
    Popbitch200K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Popbitch is a UK-based gossip newsletter covering celebrity news, political scandals, and cultural trivia across entertainment, sports, and fashion. It publishes a weekly mix of short articles, interviews, and product…

    Likely audience: Football fans

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    The Saturday Read172K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: The Saturday Read is a weekly newsletter that curates articles from The New Statesman, focusing primarily on UK politics, economics, and culture. It mixes curated lists with feature interviews, such as profiles on Andy…

    Likely audience: General news consumers

    1 shared topic

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    Platypus Economics115K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Platypus Economics publishes weekly essays and interviews analyzing U.S. economic data, monetary policy, and international trade. The publication targets readers interested in labor markets, inflation, and the…

    Likely audience: economists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    Thought-provoking insights, expert analysis, and informed commentary adding light not heat to the issues defining UK and international politics.

    Likely audience: UK political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Forbidden.News86K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Forbidden.News publishes podcast transcripts, video essays, and investigative articles on conspiracy theories, election security, and political polarization. The publication targets an audience interested in alternative…

    Likely audience: political activists

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    By the Numbers78K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

    Using data and research to understand what really makes a difference

    Likely audience: Public policy analysts

    1 shared topic

  10. 10
    Dan Wootton Outspoken74K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 4 days ago

    The real stories and opinions the MSM are censoring with... No Spin, No Bias and No Censorship. Let's go!

    Likely audience: UK political observers

    1 shared topic

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    Trent Leisy74K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    Navy veteran, Colorado small business owner & host of Red, White & Real. Die-hard Trump supporter fighting for America First, parental rights, and real government accountability. Putting American families first.

    Likely audience: Alaska voters

    1 shared topic

  12. 12

    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    Original work, including holding media outlets and the powerful to account, observations on the big issues of the day, article versions of my video content - all with a relentless focus on exposing injustice.

    Likely audience: Political commentators

    1 shared topic

  13. 13
    Democracy for Sale61K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    A newsletter dedicated to revealing how dark money and hidden influence threaten our democracy

    Likely audience: crypto investors

    1 shared topic

  14. 14

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    Conflict analysis, geopolitical commentary, with a side of culture & politics.

    Likely audience: Geopolitical observers

    1 shared topic

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    Zeteo UK49K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Zeteo UK publishes in-depth political analysis and investigative reporting on UK domestic and international issues, including scandals, human rights concerns, and geopolitical conflicts. The publication features…

    Likely audience: UK political observers

    1 shared topic

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    Let's Talk About It45K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: Let's Talk About It publishes opinion pieces and commentaries on Australian politics, international relations, and domestic social issues. The publication is authored by Senator Ralph Babet and features articles on…

    Likely audience: Political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    The Lead42K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 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

    1 shared topic

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    London Centric42K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: London Centric publishes a weekly news roundup covering London-specific investigations, political developments, and local crime stories. The publication targets readers interested in urban affairs with a focus on…

    Likely audience: London residents

    1 shared topic

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    The Honest Broker40K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: The Honest Broker publishes independent climate science analysis, policy critiques, and investigations into scientific integrity and academic freedom. It serves researchers, policymakers, and concerned citizens seeking…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Mattias Desmet37K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 1, 2026

    From recent posts: Mattias Desmet publishes a Substack featuring essays on geopolitics, media skepticism, and social critique, including analyses of criminal justice failures, conspiracy theories, and the limits of modern education. The…

    Likely audience: Policy makers and government officials

    1 shared topic

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    Call To Action36K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Call To Action publishes opinion pieces and personal essays on UK healthcare policy, politics, and parenting challenges, often featuring medical professionals and parents navigating system crises.

    Likely audience: Healthcare professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Byline Times34K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Byline Times publishes investigative journalism covering UK politics, international conflicts, and social justice issues through articles, podcasts, and legal reports. The publication targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    Normal Island News33K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    The UK's second most reliable news source after Gbeebies. Parody/satire x

    Likely audience: UK political observers

    1 shared topic

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    Dead Man Talking32K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 8, 2026

    From recent posts: Dead Man Talking publishes opinion pieces on climate change skepticism, institutional decay, digital sovereignty, and energy policy. The publication targets readers interested in anti-establishment analysis and…

    Likely audience: Political activists

    1 shared topic

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