Noor Nanji
Cultural reporter

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The motivation is still unclear – and whether the Gallagher brothers are after more fame, more headlines or perhaps more money.

It could be the lure of the limelight that draws them in. But then again, they’ve had seven albums and eight UK No. 1 hits. Do they need more fame?

Then there’s the fact that Liam and Noel have always had a combative relationship, and for them to reconcile like this, there may be greater forces at play.

Helen Brown, music critic at The Independent, told me: “After decades of batting at each other with cricket bats and fire extinguishers, it’s remarkable that (the Gallagher brothers) seem to be getting along better and better – and perhaps money is a motivator here.”

She added: “Maybe they can put aside their differences to fill their coffers.”