Boris Long
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Getting older but no wiser every second.
I refer you to line 1.
I refer you to line 1.
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If We Destroy Society to Pay for Defence, Who Are We Actually Defending? youtu.be/7Yqd7i2WX48?...
If We Destroy Society to Pay for Defence, Who Are We Actually Defending?
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
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January 15, 2026 at 7:07 AM
If We Destroy Society to Pay for Defence, Who Are We Actually Defending? youtu.be/7Yqd7i2WX48?...
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This SHOULD clear it up for anyone thinking he doesn't want to be a dictator.
January 14, 2026 at 1:26 PM
This SHOULD clear it up for anyone thinking he doesn't want to be a dictator.
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The main bank account holding revenue from the Venezuelan oil sales is located in Qatar.
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
Exclusive: US gets first $500 million Venezuelan oil deal, holding some proceeds in Qatar
The details shared with Semafor mark an initial milestone in the administration’s plan following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro.
www.semafor.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:42 AM
The main bank account holding revenue from the Venezuelan oil sales is located in Qatar.
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
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This is what it’s all been about:
Keir Starmer ‘will accept place on Trump’s board to run Gaza’
The PM is set to join a core group organised by the US president to oversee end of the Israel-Hamas war — while Sir Tony Blair will be on ‘executive board’
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Keir Starmer ‘will accept place on Trump’s board to run Gaza’
The PM is set to join a core group organised by the US president to oversee end of the Israel-Hamas war — while Sir Tony Blair will be on ‘executive board’
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Keir Starmer ‘will accept place on Trump’s board to run Gaza’
The PM is set to join a core group organised by the US president to oversee end of the Israel-Hamas war — while Sir Tony Blair will be on ‘executive board’
www.thetimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:04 PM
This is what it’s all been about:
Keir Starmer ‘will accept place on Trump’s board to run Gaza’
The PM is set to join a core group organised by the US president to oversee end of the Israel-Hamas war — while Sir Tony Blair will be on ‘executive board’
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Keir Starmer ‘will accept place on Trump’s board to run Gaza’
The PM is set to join a core group organised by the US president to oversee end of the Israel-Hamas war — while Sir Tony Blair will be on ‘executive board’
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Russia offers to help the U.S. Military sink NATO ships
If this doesn’t convince Repubs something is terribly wrong, nothing will
If this doesn’t convince Repubs something is terribly wrong, nothing will
January 14, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Russia offers to help the U.S. Military sink NATO ships
If this doesn’t convince Repubs something is terribly wrong, nothing will
If this doesn’t convince Repubs something is terribly wrong, nothing will
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Labour can extend this beyond X and start going after Reform politicians making money from the site. "Will Farage give back the money he made from this sex offender site?" Etc...
Has there ever been any poll showing the public this united? yougov.co.uk/technology/a...
January 13, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Labour can extend this beyond X and start going after Reform politicians making money from the site. "Will Farage give back the money he made from this sex offender site?" Etc...
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British public strongly back caps on donations to political parties
electoral-reform.org.uk/british-publ...
electoral-reform.org.uk/british-publ...
British public strongly back caps on donations to political parties
Polling published in the last few weeks reveals that the British public are worried about the influence of money in politics, with a majority wanting to see the introduction of caps
electoral-reform.org.uk
January 14, 2026 at 6:53 AM
British public strongly back caps on donations to political parties
electoral-reform.org.uk/british-publ...
electoral-reform.org.uk/british-publ...
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The Economic Case for UBI Just Got Stronger youtu.be/q1cx921XUwU?...
The Economic Case for UBI Just Got Stronger
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 7:14 AM
The Economic Case for UBI Just Got Stronger youtu.be/q1cx921XUwU?...
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A protester is currently lying in a hospital bed with a piece of shrapnel in his neck 7mm from his carotid artery.
While he lay bleeding on the pavement, blinded in his left eye, gasping for air, agents did not call a medic. They dragged him and sneered: "You're going to lose your eye."
While he lay bleeding on the pavement, blinded in his left eye, gasping for air, agents did not call a medic. They dragged him and sneered: "You're going to lose your eye."
January 14, 2026 at 4:43 AM
A protester is currently lying in a hospital bed with a piece of shrapnel in his neck 7mm from his carotid artery.
While he lay bleeding on the pavement, blinded in his left eye, gasping for air, agents did not call a medic. They dragged him and sneered: "You're going to lose your eye."
While he lay bleeding on the pavement, blinded in his left eye, gasping for air, agents did not call a medic. They dragged him and sneered: "You're going to lose your eye."
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There it is.
Farage and Reform would end our NHS.
Millions of people could not afford to be ill under a Reform government.
Farage and Reform would end our NHS.
Millions of people could not afford to be ill under a Reform government.
January 13, 2026 at 8:23 AM
There it is.
Farage and Reform would end our NHS.
Millions of people could not afford to be ill under a Reform government.
Farage and Reform would end our NHS.
Millions of people could not afford to be ill under a Reform government.
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A Ford worker yells, "Paedophile Protector"
President Trump raises his middle finger to say f*ck you to him
Is Trump starting these wars and disputes with Venezuela, Greenland, Iran, Cuba, and wherever else, to distract from. the Epstein Files?
President Trump raises his middle finger to say f*ck you to him
Is Trump starting these wars and disputes with Venezuela, Greenland, Iran, Cuba, and wherever else, to distract from. the Epstein Files?
January 13, 2026 at 11:08 PM
A Ford worker yells, "Paedophile Protector"
President Trump raises his middle finger to say f*ck you to him
Is Trump starting these wars and disputes with Venezuela, Greenland, Iran, Cuba, and wherever else, to distract from. the Epstein Files?
President Trump raises his middle finger to say f*ck you to him
Is Trump starting these wars and disputes with Venezuela, Greenland, Iran, Cuba, and wherever else, to distract from. the Epstein Files?
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An index of sexism. As a general rule, the more misogynistic a society, the lower the female labour income share. As you can see, misogyny is everywhere.
From the World Inequality Report 2026.
From the World Inequality Report 2026.
January 12, 2026 at 2:31 PM
An index of sexism. As a general rule, the more misogynistic a society, the lower the female labour income share. As you can see, misogyny is everywhere.
From the World Inequality Report 2026.
From the World Inequality Report 2026.
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Palestine Action protesters are being fined £100 by Scottish prosecutors.
Adam McGibbon said that he was told charges against him would be dropped if he accepted a £100 fine for showing support for the banned group. He said he would reject the offer.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
Adam McGibbon said that he was told charges against him would be dropped if he accepted a £100 fine for showing support for the banned group. He said he would reject the offer.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
The penalty for breaking terror laws? A £100 fine
Palestine Action protesters in Scotland told charges will be dropped if they accept the cash penalty
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Palestine Action protesters are being fined £100 by Scottish prosecutors.
Adam McGibbon said that he was told charges against him would be dropped if he accepted a £100 fine for showing support for the banned group. He said he would reject the offer.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
Adam McGibbon said that he was told charges against him would be dropped if he accepted a £100 fine for showing support for the banned group. He said he would reject the offer.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
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The Labour government, instead of wheeling out ministers to condemn a foreign nation’s response to peaceful protest, really ought to take a look at their own house.
Peaceful protest is not terrorism. It is not illegal to protest for a change in the law.
Peaceful protest is not terrorism. It is not illegal to protest for a change in the law.
Govt minister Heidi Alexander on #trevorphillips this morning urging the Iranian govt to protect peoples right to peacefully protest
January 11, 2026 at 12:57 PM
The Labour government, instead of wheeling out ministers to condemn a foreign nation’s response to peaceful protest, really ought to take a look at their own house.
Peaceful protest is not terrorism. It is not illegal to protest for a change in the law.
Peaceful protest is not terrorism. It is not illegal to protest for a change in the law.
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If only UK energy prices weren't tied to gas prices ...
"Australia has experienced a notable decline in wholesale electricity prices in its main electricity market, largely because renewable energy sources like wind and solar are supplying a growing share of power."
www.facebook.com/thesciencepu...
"Australia has experienced a notable decline in wholesale electricity prices in its main electricity market, largely because renewable energy sources like wind and solar are supplying a growing share of power."
www.facebook.com/thesciencepu...
Science Pulse
Australia has experienced a notable decline in wholesale electricity prices in its main electricity market, largely because renewable energy sources like wind and solar are supplying a growing share.....
www.facebook.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:21 AM
If only UK energy prices weren't tied to gas prices ...
"Australia has experienced a notable decline in wholesale electricity prices in its main electricity market, largely because renewable energy sources like wind and solar are supplying a growing share of power."
www.facebook.com/thesciencepu...
"Australia has experienced a notable decline in wholesale electricity prices in its main electricity market, largely because renewable energy sources like wind and solar are supplying a growing share of power."
www.facebook.com/thesciencepu...
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With the growing outrage about the government being a tyranny because they’re considering shutting down X, which recently started producing non-consensual sexual images of women and children not as a bug, but as a feature, it’s worth asking - why?
What do they gain from X?
I think I know why.
What do they gain from X?
I think I know why.
They Say They "Protect Women and Children". X Paid Them Nearly £68,000
Four MPs. 691 hours. A platform facilitating abuse. And a silence that tells you everything.
open.substack.com
January 11, 2026 at 9:04 AM
With the growing outrage about the government being a tyranny because they’re considering shutting down X, which recently started producing non-consensual sexual images of women and children not as a bug, but as a feature, it’s worth asking - why?
What do they gain from X?
I think I know why.
What do they gain from X?
I think I know why.
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This is stunning. Listen to this in Philadelphia.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
January 11, 2026 at 4:55 AM
This is stunning. Listen to this in Philadelphia.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
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(I wrote a non-fiction book on the media last year. I have no idea how many people bought it / read it yet, which is an old feeling in a world where you can post something and know in realtime how people have engage with it)
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Breaking: How the Media Works, When it Doesn't and Why it Matters
Out now!
geni.us
January 10, 2026 at 5:58 PM
(I wrote a non-fiction book on the media last year. I have no idea how many people bought it / read it yet, which is an old feeling in a world where you can post something and know in realtime how people have engage with it)
geni.us/BreakingMicW...
geni.us/BreakingMicW...
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Defend Our Juries said:
“For several years now we have been warning against — and actively resisting — the roll-back of our hard-won protest rights.”
“This report shows we need to wake up and defend our fundamental rights before it is too late.”
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/atta...
“For several years now we have been warning against — and actively resisting — the roll-back of our hard-won protest rights.”
“This report shows we need to wake up and defend our fundamental rights before it is too late.”
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/atta...
Attacks on right to protest 'fraying the fabric of democracy,' major reports warn
THE right to protest is facing an “unprecedented crisis” in England and Wales with legal reforms in the past years “fraying the fabric of democracy itself,” two major reports said today.Law reform org...
morningstaronline.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Defend Our Juries said:
“For several years now we have been warning against — and actively resisting — the roll-back of our hard-won protest rights.”
“This report shows we need to wake up and defend our fundamental rights before it is too late.”
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/atta...
“For several years now we have been warning against — and actively resisting — the roll-back of our hard-won protest rights.”
“This report shows we need to wake up and defend our fundamental rights before it is too late.”
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/atta...
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The reason DHS is able to operate freely in Democratic cities is due solely to the successful employment of this concept
January 10, 2026 at 3:46 AM
The reason DHS is able to operate freely in Democratic cities is due solely to the successful employment of this concept
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Sean Clerkin said: “I will fight with every ounce of my being against this charge.
“What I’m fighting for is basic civil liberties and the freedom to protest and for free speech.
“This is about the future of democracy in the UK.”
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2575018...
“What I’m fighting for is basic civil liberties and the freedom to protest and for free speech.
“This is about the future of democracy in the UK.”
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2575018...
Two people appear in court in Glasgow over Palestine action protest
Two people have appeared in court charged under the Terrorism Act with supporting Palestine Action.
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Sean Clerkin said: “I will fight with every ounce of my being against this charge.
“What I’m fighting for is basic civil liberties and the freedom to protest and for free speech.
“This is about the future of democracy in the UK.”
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2575018...
“What I’m fighting for is basic civil liberties and the freedom to protest and for free speech.
“This is about the future of democracy in the UK.”
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2575018...
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Slowly but surely, a state can repress its people. Why is the UK channelling Viktor Orbán’s Hungary? | Lydia Gall
Slowly but surely, a state can repress its people. Why is the UK channelling Viktor Orbán’s Hungary? | Lydia Gall
I know enough about the erosion of civil rights to fear what I now see in the UK. Britons should understand how this ends, says Lydia Gall of Human Rights Watch
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Slowly but surely, a state can repress its people. Why is the UK channelling Viktor Orbán’s Hungary? | Lydia Gall
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They were vilified, called mad men, ignored and imprisoned. To understand where we are today, you only have to take a look back through recent history.
The west despite what we’re told, is not run by decent, caring or compassionate people.
Happy to be challenged on that.
Walk good.
The west despite what we’re told, is not run by decent, caring or compassionate people.
Happy to be challenged on that.
Walk good.
January 8, 2026 at 8:44 AM
They were vilified, called mad men, ignored and imprisoned. To understand where we are today, you only have to take a look back through recent history.
The west despite what we’re told, is not run by decent, caring or compassionate people.
Happy to be challenged on that.
Walk good.
The west despite what we’re told, is not run by decent, caring or compassionate people.
Happy to be challenged on that.
Walk good.
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