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"We would not have capitalism without a good dosage of unemployment" Clara Mattei is spot on.
February 19, 2026 at 6:30 AM
"We would not have capitalism without a good dosage of unemployment" Clara Mattei is spot on.
These two women are suing Andrew Tate, alleging he raped them. Here they visit the social media companies that created Tate. Please share.
*one voice altered to disguise identity
*one voice altered to disguise identity
February 18, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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‘London is an antidote to hatred’ says mayor as he illuminates West End with Ramadan lights
Muslims across Britain are preparing to enter a month of reflection, self-restraint and community, as #Ramadan returns
religionmediacentre.org.uk/news/london-...
Muslims across Britain are preparing to enter a month of reflection, self-restraint and community, as #Ramadan returns
religionmediacentre.org.uk/news/london-...
‘London is an antidote to hatred’ says mayor as he illuminates West End with Ramadan lights - Religion Media Centre
Ramadan lights have returned to central London, marking the Islamic holy month of reflection, and joy in community.
religionmediacentre.org.uk
February 18, 2026 at 1:58 PM
‘London is an antidote to hatred’ says mayor as he illuminates West End with Ramadan lights
Muslims across Britain are preparing to enter a month of reflection, self-restraint and community, as #Ramadan returns
religionmediacentre.org.uk/news/london-...
Muslims across Britain are preparing to enter a month of reflection, self-restraint and community, as #Ramadan returns
religionmediacentre.org.uk/news/london-...
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Russia relied on smuggled Starlink units from which they are now cut off, at the same time as Putin targeted Telegram much used by russian soldiers forcing 🇷🇺 soldiers to return to paper maps, couriers, radios
samf.substack.com/p/left-in-th...
samf.substack.com/p/left-in-th...
Left in the dark
The impact on the Russian army of losing access to Starlink and Telegram
samf.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Russia relied on smuggled Starlink units from which they are now cut off, at the same time as Putin targeted Telegram much used by russian soldiers forcing 🇷🇺 soldiers to return to paper maps, couriers, radios
samf.substack.com/p/left-in-th...
samf.substack.com/p/left-in-th...
Deregulation....!!!
So many rules are in place to try to protect the future.
These were houses built under a Conservative administration!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
So many rules are in place to try to protect the future.
These were houses built under a Conservative administration!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
One in nine new homes in England built in areas of flood risk, study shows
Figures from Aviva also show number of homes being built in risky areas is on the rise
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Deregulation....!!!
So many rules are in place to try to protect the future.
These were houses built under a Conservative administration!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
So many rules are in place to try to protect the future.
These were houses built under a Conservative administration!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"The prime minister’s persistent unpopularity is best understood as the result of abundance: there is simply, in Starmer, something for everyone to deplore."
superb!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
superb!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Keir Starmer has a unique talent – to alienate absolutely everyone | Nesrine Malik
Who is his constituency now? Not the left or the right – and not the centre any more. That’s why there’s been a nosedive in the polls, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:09 AM
"The prime minister’s persistent unpopularity is best understood as the result of abundance: there is simply, in Starmer, something for everyone to deplore."
superb!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
superb!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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With graphics from @matterofarsenal.bsky.social for this week’s Arsenal Women Newsletter, I looked at Olivia Smith’s performances at centre-forward. There is far more to her in that role than pace in behind 👇🔴⚪️
awnewsletter.arseblog.com/analysis-oli...
awnewsletter.arseblog.com/analysis-oli...
Analysis: Olivia Smith at centre-forward
In each of the last two games, Arsenal have fielded Olivia Smith in a centre-forward role. Smith played the role in a pre-season friendly against West Ham United. After Arsenal’s FA Cup victory over A...
awnewsletter.arseblog.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:25 PM
With graphics from @matterofarsenal.bsky.social for this week’s Arsenal Women Newsletter, I looked at Olivia Smith’s performances at centre-forward. There is far more to her in that role than pace in behind 👇🔴⚪️
awnewsletter.arseblog.com/analysis-oli...
awnewsletter.arseblog.com/analysis-oli...
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Unless Republicans in the House and Senate grow some spine, Trump will continue to promote Russia's interests over our own, and Ukraine's.
Notable message from President Zelensky. The USA is clearly putting pressure on Ukraine to hand over more of its land to dictatorial Russia.
Good to see the Ukrainian pushback--but the USA should hang its head in shame.
Good to see the Ukrainian pushback--but the USA should hang its head in shame.
February 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Unless Republicans in the House and Senate grow some spine, Trump will continue to promote Russia's interests over our own, and Ukraine's.
Information only goes one way ...to the bosses!
This is outrageous!
Staff encouraged to use accounts offered by their employer, and then the information mined by employer to use in wage negotiation with Union.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
This is outrageous!
Staff encouraged to use accounts offered by their employer, and then the information mined by employer to use in wage negotiation with Union.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Lloyds investigating after using staff’s bank account data in pay talks
CEO Charlie Nunn tells employees that issue ‘created some concern’ but insisted ‘we definitely have listened to it’
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Information only goes one way ...to the bosses!
This is outrageous!
Staff encouraged to use accounts offered by their employer, and then the information mined by employer to use in wage negotiation with Union.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
This is outrageous!
Staff encouraged to use accounts offered by their employer, and then the information mined by employer to use in wage negotiation with Union.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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China - two-year flatline or fall is the longest on record www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
China's emissions are flatlining — and may be falling — in critical turning point for biggest emitter, report says
The carbon emissions of the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter have plateaued for nearly two years.
www.livescience.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:20 AM
China - two-year flatline or fall is the longest on record www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
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All those conferences I have participated in with top officials with very concerned faces going on and on about soft power and countering Chinese influence, Russian disinformation, it is all terrible, etc…
Guys.
Fund. The. BBC.
Guys.
Fund. The. BBC.
February 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
All those conferences I have participated in with top officials with very concerned faces going on and on about soft power and countering Chinese influence, Russian disinformation, it is all terrible, etc…
Guys.
Fund. The. BBC.
Guys.
Fund. The. BBC.
A domino effect...
first Venezuela, stop the oil, pressure on Mexico..
and then sweep in to save the day!
first Venezuela, stop the oil, pressure on Mexico..
and then sweep in to save the day!
A new style of the US trying to force regime change. Unlikely to end any better than the military version
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
No fuel, no tourists, no cash – this was the week the Cuban crisis got real
Diplomats in Havana are preparing for an alternative Trump tactic: the country being starved until people take to the streets and the US can step in
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:50 PM
A domino effect...
first Venezuela, stop the oil, pressure on Mexico..
and then sweep in to save the day!
first Venezuela, stop the oil, pressure on Mexico..
and then sweep in to save the day!
February 15, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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You can just see news anchors tying themselves in knots trying to pretzel on their narrative. They don’t know what to do when someone talks the truth.
Phillips "This is not a country where people get thrown in jail for things they say"
@zackpolanski.bsky.social points out 2,700 people have been arrested for holding signs
And well done to Zack for challenging Phillips smear that 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' is antisemitic
@zackpolanski.bsky.social points out 2,700 people have been arrested for holding signs
And well done to Zack for challenging Phillips smear that 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' is antisemitic
February 15, 2026 at 10:06 AM
You can just see news anchors tying themselves in knots trying to pretzel on their narrative. They don’t know what to do when someone talks the truth.
If anything is colonialism ...this is
“The kind of language he uses isn't hostile, but it's also typical of the Trump admin (shared civilisation, heritage, Christianity) and tries to give the impression of friendship and alliance while actually not offering either ("your fate will never be irrelevant to our own").”
There will be people who are understandably desperate to hear this, but it's important to be clear-eyed about Rubio himself and what the Trump administration is doing. 🧵
February 14, 2026 at 8:58 PM
If anything is colonialism ...this is
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#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 263
# 262 contd.
Researchers found that Evening Primrose plants responded to the sound of a flying bee by immediately producing sweeter nectar!
This indicates that plants can sense and respond to airborne sounds.
They hear!
#bees
#nature
#science
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 263
# 262 contd.
Researchers found that Evening Primrose plants responded to the sound of a flying bee by immediately producing sweeter nectar!
This indicates that plants can sense and respond to airborne sounds.
They hear!
#bees
#nature
#science
February 14, 2026 at 3:07 PM
#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 263
# 262 contd.
Researchers found that Evening Primrose plants responded to the sound of a flying bee by immediately producing sweeter nectar!
This indicates that plants can sense and respond to airborne sounds.
They hear!
#bees
#nature
#science
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 263
# 262 contd.
Researchers found that Evening Primrose plants responded to the sound of a flying bee by immediately producing sweeter nectar!
This indicates that plants can sense and respond to airborne sounds.
They hear!
#bees
#nature
#science
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🇺🇦🇺🇸 Zelensky: We hope Trump hears us. We hope Congress hears us. American people hear us. And we are grateful for all the real help.
❗️Zelensky on Putin: Putin may see himself as a Tsar, but in reality, he is a slave to war. And if he lives another 10 years? He could regroup, rebuild, expand again.
❗️Zelensky on Putin: Putin may see himself as a Tsar, but in reality, he is a slave to war. And if he lives another 10 years? He could regroup, rebuild, expand again.
February 14, 2026 at 11:37 AM
🇺🇦🇺🇸 Zelensky: We hope Trump hears us. We hope Congress hears us. American people hear us. And we are grateful for all the real help.
❗️Zelensky on Putin: Putin may see himself as a Tsar, but in reality, he is a slave to war. And if he lives another 10 years? He could regroup, rebuild, expand again.
❗️Zelensky on Putin: Putin may see himself as a Tsar, but in reality, he is a slave to war. And if he lives another 10 years? He could regroup, rebuild, expand again.
Exactly as said
why can't we have a sensible debate on immigration?
because the people trying to frame the debate can not even get the basic fact of numbers right
The other major problem
How do they intend to define British?
by
Genetics?
Accent?
Languages spoken?
Skin tone?
all crazy ideas!
why can't we have a sensible debate on immigration?
because the people trying to frame the debate can not even get the basic fact of numbers right
The other major problem
How do they intend to define British?
by
Genetics?
Accent?
Languages spoken?
Skin tone?
all crazy ideas!
February 14, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Exactly as said
why can't we have a sensible debate on immigration?
because the people trying to frame the debate can not even get the basic fact of numbers right
The other major problem
How do they intend to define British?
by
Genetics?
Accent?
Languages spoken?
Skin tone?
all crazy ideas!
why can't we have a sensible debate on immigration?
because the people trying to frame the debate can not even get the basic fact of numbers right
The other major problem
How do they intend to define British?
by
Genetics?
Accent?
Languages spoken?
Skin tone?
all crazy ideas!
The perfect policy to signify a Labour electoral promise.. #change
Everything else looks and feels like continuity Sunak!
Everything else looks and feels like continuity Sunak!
The UK is one of last democracies using a non PR system, NZ reformed
PR isn’t that scary, Scotland has it (although not as proportional as it should be) & shock horror it works well
Cooperating is normal in democracy
Much as I dislike Reform with 20% of the vote it should have 20% of the seats 🤷♀️
PR isn’t that scary, Scotland has it (although not as proportional as it should be) & shock horror it works well
Cooperating is normal in democracy
Much as I dislike Reform with 20% of the vote it should have 20% of the seats 🤷♀️
I never really sign stuff. But this was different. It's not about trying to facilitate or block a particular party's route to power. It's about an electoral system that's unsuited to the political realities we face today and risks giving us government after government with no convincing mandate.
February 14, 2026 at 12:03 PM
The perfect policy to signify a Labour electoral promise.. #change
Everything else looks and feels like continuity Sunak!
Everything else looks and feels like continuity Sunak!
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The UK is one of last democracies using a non PR system, NZ reformed
PR isn’t that scary, Scotland has it (although not as proportional as it should be) & shock horror it works well
Cooperating is normal in democracy
Much as I dislike Reform with 20% of the vote it should have 20% of the seats 🤷♀️
PR isn’t that scary, Scotland has it (although not as proportional as it should be) & shock horror it works well
Cooperating is normal in democracy
Much as I dislike Reform with 20% of the vote it should have 20% of the seats 🤷♀️
I never really sign stuff. But this was different. It's not about trying to facilitate or block a particular party's route to power. It's about an electoral system that's unsuited to the political realities we face today and risks giving us government after government with no convincing mandate.
Over 50 Academics Warn That Voting System Is Not Fit For Multi-Party Politics
Dozens of academics have written to the government to warn that the current voting system risks producing distorted results on an 'unprecedented' s...
www.politicshome.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:37 AM
The UK is one of last democracies using a non PR system, NZ reformed
PR isn’t that scary, Scotland has it (although not as proportional as it should be) & shock horror it works well
Cooperating is normal in democracy
Much as I dislike Reform with 20% of the vote it should have 20% of the seats 🤷♀️
PR isn’t that scary, Scotland has it (although not as proportional as it should be) & shock horror it works well
Cooperating is normal in democracy
Much as I dislike Reform with 20% of the vote it should have 20% of the seats 🤷♀️
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An essential part of the term “blood libel” is that it was an accusation made against Jews with no proof or evidence. Those accusing the state of Israel of committing genocide have marshaled extensive evidence. It demeans the term “blood libel” to compare them.
February 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM
An essential part of the term “blood libel” is that it was an accusation made against Jews with no proof or evidence. Those accusing the state of Israel of committing genocide have marshaled extensive evidence. It demeans the term “blood libel” to compare them.
😂🤣
February 13, 2026 at 5:58 PM
😂🤣
Seems we have to have a petition for each individual country
is there one for US government and oligarchs putting in money to influence our politics?
is there one for US government and oligarchs putting in money to influence our politics?
PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE!!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported Israeli state-linked and pro-Israel lobbying activity in UK politics.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported Israeli state-linked and pro-Israel lobbying activity in UK politics.
Petition: Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported Israeli state-linked and pro-Israel lobbying activity in UK politics. We believe it is important to determine the scope and impact of any such influence campaigns.
petition.parliament.uk
February 13, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Seems we have to have a petition for each individual country
is there one for US government and oligarchs putting in money to influence our politics?
is there one for US government and oligarchs putting in money to influence our politics?