Asif Kapadia
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Writer / Director / Producer: KENNY DALGLISH, 2073, AMY, SENNA, DIEGO MARADONA, Mindhunter, The Warrior, Far North, CREATURE, FEDERER: 12 Final Days, The Sheep Thief, Yasiin Bey Guantánamo force feeding film.
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There is a lot of convenient amnesia about Peter Mandelson’s New Labour days. Let’s jog some memories
By
George Monbiot
There is a lot of convenient amnesia about Peter Mandelson’s New Labour days. Let’s jog some memories
By
George Monbiot
There is a lot of convenient amnesia about Peter Mandelson’s New Labour days. Let’s jog some memories | George Monbiot
Yes, he betrayed the national interest in his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein – but also in his sanctioned role as enabler of corporate power, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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February 10, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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There is a lot of convenient amnesia about Peter Mandelson’s New Labour days. Let’s jog some memories
By
George Monbiot
There is a lot of convenient amnesia about Peter Mandelson’s New Labour days. Let’s jog some memories
By
George Monbiot
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The genocide in Palestine continues.
ICE activities have continued and escalated and their funding only increases.
The Epstein victims still see zero justice served to their abusers.
Democrats in positions of power say words unaccompanied by action. And you want me to promise to vote for them?
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ICE activities have continued and escalated and their funding only increases.
The Epstein victims still see zero justice served to their abusers.
Democrats in positions of power say words unaccompanied by action. And you want me to promise to vote for them?
🖕🏻
February 9, 2026 at 11:29 PM
The genocide in Palestine continues.
ICE activities have continued and escalated and their funding only increases.
The Epstein victims still see zero justice served to their abusers.
Democrats in positions of power say words unaccompanied by action. And you want me to promise to vote for them?
🖕🏻
ICE activities have continued and escalated and their funding only increases.
The Epstein victims still see zero justice served to their abusers.
Democrats in positions of power say words unaccompanied by action. And you want me to promise to vote for them?
🖕🏻
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😡 Four former defence insiders hired by Palantir in a single year.
A £240m MoD contract awarded without competition.
A “strategic partnership” announced soon after.
The revolving door between defence and big tech is spinning fast.
A £240m MoD contract awarded without competition.
A “strategic partnership” announced soon after.
The revolving door between defence and big tech is spinning fast.
The great Ministry of Defence-to-Palantir pipeline
Senior defence officials are moving into Palantir roles as the company secures ever-deeper footholds across government
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 12:32 PM
😡 Four former defence insiders hired by Palantir in a single year.
A £240m MoD contract awarded without competition.
A “strategic partnership” announced soon after.
The revolving door between defence and big tech is spinning fast.
A £240m MoD contract awarded without competition.
A “strategic partnership” announced soon after.
The revolving door between defence and big tech is spinning fast.
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If the Mandelson-Epstein affair shows anything, it is how urgently Britain still needs a proper reckoning with Russian interference in its politics 👇 citizensreunited.substack.com/p/palantir-p...
Palantir, Peter Thiel and the Epstein files
The files have pushed a powerful surveillance contractor back under the spotlight
citizensreunited.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:58 PM
If the Mandelson-Epstein affair shows anything, it is how urgently Britain still needs a proper reckoning with Russian interference in its politics 👇 citizensreunited.substack.com/p/palantir-p...
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UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption.
Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption.
Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption
Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies
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February 10, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption.
Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption.
Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies
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Thank you, Senor Labour Source
February 8, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Thank you, Senor Labour Source
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🔴The End of Morgan McSweeney: Peter Oborne on Keir Starmer's Departing Chief of Staff
As McSweeney resigns, we re-publish Peter Oborne’s Byline Times reporting on how Keir Starmer's chief strategist drove Labour towards defeat by the far-right
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As McSweeney resigns, we re-publish Peter Oborne’s Byline Times reporting on how Keir Starmer's chief strategist drove Labour towards defeat by the far-right
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/the-end-of...
The End of Morgan McSweeney: Peter Oborne on Keir Starmer's Departing Chief of Staff
As McSweeney resigns, we re-publish Peter Oborne’s Byline Times reporting on how Keir Starmer's chief strategist drove Labour towards defeat by the far-right
www.bylinesupplement.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
🔴The End of Morgan McSweeney: Peter Oborne on Keir Starmer's Departing Chief of Staff
As McSweeney resigns, we re-publish Peter Oborne’s Byline Times reporting on how Keir Starmer's chief strategist drove Labour towards defeat by the far-right
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/the-end-of...
As McSweeney resigns, we re-publish Peter Oborne’s Byline Times reporting on how Keir Starmer's chief strategist drove Labour towards defeat by the far-right
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/the-end-of...
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FUCKING HELL! Literally five hours Pat McFadden was on #Kuenssberg saying there was no reason to get rid of McSweeney AND NOW THE QUIET LITTLE SHIT'S OUT! Gonna be a big diarrhoea week for Sir Keir, lads!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Morgan McSweeney resigns as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff
Longtime aide departs after seemingly botched No 10 effort to shore up PM’s position against supposed plotters
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February 8, 2026 at 2:20 PM
FUCKING HELL! Literally five hours Pat McFadden was on #Kuenssberg saying there was no reason to get rid of McSweeney AND NOW THE QUIET LITTLE SHIT'S OUT! Gonna be a big diarrhoea week for Sir Keir, lads!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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BREAKING: Morgan McSweeney has resigned from government
February 8, 2026 at 2:26 PM
BREAKING: Morgan McSweeney has resigned from government
Good to see the end of evil McSweeney.
Killed the Labour Party from within, turned it into a far right, pro fascist, pro genocide party
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Killed the Labour Party from within, turned it into a far right, pro fascist, pro genocide party
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Morgan McSweeney resigns as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff
Longtime aide who masterminded landslide 2024 election win departs Downing Street after Mandelson revelations
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Good to see the end of evil McSweeney.
Killed the Labour Party from within, turned it into a far right, pro fascist, pro genocide party
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Killed the Labour Party from within, turned it into a far right, pro fascist, pro genocide party
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Morgan McSweeney has now resigned as Keir Starmer's Chief of Staff
February 8, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Morgan McSweeney has now resigned as Keir Starmer's Chief of Staff
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🔴 BREAKING: Morgan McSweeney resigns as Keir Starmer's chief of staff...
Morgan McSweeney resigns as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff
Longtime aide departs after seemingly botched No 10 effort to shore up PM’s position against supposed plotters
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:35 PM
🔴 BREAKING: Morgan McSweeney resigns as Keir Starmer's chief of staff...
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"Winning a championship is way bigger than getting invited to the White House, especially with him in it." www.givemesport.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Added LeBron James to His White House ‘Ban List’ After Scathing Tweet
James absolutely DESTROYED the US President 😱
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February 8, 2026 at 1:50 PM
"Winning a championship is way bigger than getting invited to the White House, especially with him in it." www.givemesport.com/donald-trump...
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🚨BREAKING🚨 Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Peter Mandelson as his new Downing Street Chief of Staff.
February 8, 2026 at 2:27 PM
🚨BREAKING🚨 Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Peter Mandelson as his new Downing Street Chief of Staff.
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📌 ICYMI — Peter Mandelson’s Downfall Puts Morgan McSweeney’s Future in Doubt
Keir Starmer insists he is sticking by his chief adviser in the wake of the Mandelson scandal…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/05/peter-mandelsons-downfall-puts-morgan-mcsweeneys-future-in-doubt/
Keir Starmer insists he is sticking by his chief adviser in the wake of the Mandelson scandal…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/05/peter-mandelsons-downfall-puts-morgan-mcsweeneys-future-in-doubt/
Peter Mandelson's Downfall Puts Morgan McSweeney's Future in Doubt
Keir Starmer insists he is sticking by his chief adviser in the wake of the Mandelson scandal, but others have their doubts, reports Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:01 PM
📌 ICYMI — Peter Mandelson’s Downfall Puts Morgan McSweeney’s Future in Doubt
Keir Starmer insists he is sticking by his chief adviser in the wake of the Mandelson scandal…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/05/peter-mandelsons-downfall-puts-morgan-mcsweeneys-future-in-doubt/
Keir Starmer insists he is sticking by his chief adviser in the wake of the Mandelson scandal…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/05/peter-mandelsons-downfall-puts-morgan-mcsweeneys-future-in-doubt/
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kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
February 7, 2026 at 10:25 PM
kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
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Grifting until the very last second.
February 8, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Grifting until the very last second.
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The entire political correspondent set of Britain agrees. I want to see every one of them all account for it, individually
February 7, 2026 at 1:50 AM
The entire political correspondent set of Britain agrees. I want to see every one of them all account for it, individually
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I don't know for sure, but I'd bet that Mandelson was a key figure lobbying for Labour NOT to hold a proper inquiry into Russian interference in our elections. His closeness to Deripaska and others would have come out
February 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
I don't know for sure, but I'd bet that Mandelson was a key figure lobbying for Labour NOT to hold a proper inquiry into Russian interference in our elections. His closeness to Deripaska and others would have come out
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Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
It Turns Out Waymos Are Being Controlled by Workers in the Philippines
During a Congressional hearing, Waymo's chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, was grilled over the company's reliance on overseas workers.
futurism.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
2073:
Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
It Turns Out Waymos Are Being Controlled by Workers in the Philippines
During a Congressional hearing, Waymo's chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, was grilled over the company's reliance on overseas workers.
futurism.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:25 PM
2073:
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From Buckingham Palace to the Titans of Silicon Valley. Why were the doors opened everywhere for a convicted sex offender? It still baffles. His money? His connections? Is it just a massive network effect?
February 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
From Buckingham Palace to the Titans of Silicon Valley. Why were the doors opened everywhere for a convicted sex offender? It still baffles. His money? His connections? Is it just a massive network effect?
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In these dark days of February, a little something to look forward to.
February 7, 2026 at 6:42 AM
In these dark days of February, a little something to look forward to.
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Mamdani: "I speak of Renee Good, whose final words to the man who murdered her were, 'I'm not mad at you.' I speak of Alex Pretti who died as he lived, caring for the stranger. ICE shot him bc he did something they could never fathom ... let us offer a new path: one of defiance through compassion."
February 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Mamdani: "I speak of Renee Good, whose final words to the man who murdered her were, 'I'm not mad at you.' I speak of Alex Pretti who died as he lived, caring for the stranger. ICE shot him bc he did something they could never fathom ... let us offer a new path: one of defiance through compassion."