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As this year’s festival opens, Boris Johnson is a popular target of comedians while others prefer a lighter touch in these turbulent timesFuel may be in short supply, but there is no shortage of targets for lampooning in Westminster. The cost of living crisis and the temporary vacuum in parliament are creating fertile ground for political satire and, as the Edinburgh fringe festival opens this weekend, many shows are tackling these topics head on.Standup stars such as Omid Djalili, Nish Kumar, Andrew Maxwell, Mark Thomas and Rachel Parris are among those lining up to attack, and several parody shows will focus on Boris Johnson’s government. Continue reading...