David Traynier Ⓥ
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'As I know more of mankind I expect less of them, and am ready now to call a man a good man, upon easier terms than I was formerly.' He/him 🍉
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The UK is colonised by billionaire parasites like Jim Radcliffe and we can't afford it.
February 12, 2026 at 10:09 AM
The UK is colonised by billionaire parasites like Jim Radcliffe and we can't afford it.
In different ways, #Gaza and the #Mandelson/ #Epstein scandal reveal the same truth about the British ruling class: it doesn’t act when it knows about crimes or corruption, but when it can no longer plausibly deny that it knows.
#bbcpm
#bbcpm
February 11, 2026 at 12:28 PM
In different ways, #Gaza and the #Mandelson/ #Epstein scandal reveal the same truth about the British ruling class: it doesn’t act when it knows about crimes or corruption, but when it can no longer plausibly deny that it knows.
#bbcpm
#bbcpm
I'll like to be the first person to say that, if Labour cuts off water and electricity to No. 10 until Starmer surrenders, I think they have that right.
February 9, 2026 at 2:31 PM
I'll like to be the first person to say that, if Labour cuts off water and electricity to No. 10 until Starmer surrenders, I think they have that right.
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Britons' right to protest is under threat like never before. If you value it, speak up now | Imran Khan
Britons' right to protest is under threat like never before. If you value it, speak up now | Imran Khan
Civil rights, women’s rights: little could have been achieved under the system now being considered by UK ministers. A bad situation could get worse, says solicitor Imran Khan
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Britons' right to protest is under threat like never before. If you value it, speak up now | Imran Khan
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Israel to Expand Law Enforcement in Palestinian-controlled West Bank Areas, Defying Oslo Accords - West Bank News www.haaretz.com/west-bank/20...
Israel to expand law enforcement in Palestinian-controlled West Bank areas
The Decision, Expected to Take Effect in Areas of the West Bank Under Palestinian Authority Control, Will Include Prohibitions on Water Violations, Damage to Archaeological Sites and Environmental Haz...
www.haaretz.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Israel to Expand Law Enforcement in Palestinian-controlled West Bank Areas, Defying Oslo Accords - West Bank News www.haaretz.com/west-bank/20...
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Yesterday Israel approved measures for the further annexation of the West Bank. Inc making it easier for illegal settlers to buy land. All counter to the Olso accords. Smotrich said “we will continue to kill the idea of a Palestinian State”. But we know where there is occupation there is resistance?
February 9, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Yesterday Israel approved measures for the further annexation of the West Bank. Inc making it easier for illegal settlers to buy land. All counter to the Olso accords. Smotrich said “we will continue to kill the idea of a Palestinian State”. But we know where there is occupation there is resistance?
A Green Party Govt in 2019 would represent a radical break with the corruption, criminality, ineptitude and class warfare of the previous 69 years.
#Reform, the Last of the Summer Wine for rancid Tory has-been and never-weres, would be more of the same with the cruelty turned up
#Reform, the Last of the Summer Wine for rancid Tory has-been and never-weres, would be more of the same with the cruelty turned up
February 8, 2026 at 6:09 PM
A Green Party Govt in 2019 would represent a radical break with the corruption, criminality, ineptitude and class warfare of the previous 69 years.
#Reform, the Last of the Summer Wine for rancid Tory has-been and never-weres, would be more of the same with the cruelty turned up
#Reform, the Last of the Summer Wine for rancid Tory has-been and never-weres, would be more of the same with the cruelty turned up
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It’s a really funny coincidence that the one Reform leaflet which didn’t have an imprint happened to be the one which claimed to be a letter from a neighbour, and looked more plausible without one.
February 7, 2026 at 10:17 PM
It’s a really funny coincidence that the one Reform leaflet which didn’t have an imprint happened to be the one which claimed to be a letter from a neighbour, and looked more plausible without one.
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Shell increases debt pile to $45.7bn to continue bumper shareholder payouts.
4% increase in dividends, $3.5bn share buybacks – 17th consecutive quarter of at least $3bn of buybacks.
Customers will pay.
CEOs appease shareholders who always want more. No govt curbs their power.
4% increase in dividends, $3.5bn share buybacks – 17th consecutive quarter of at least $3bn of buybacks.
Customers will pay.
CEOs appease shareholders who always want more. No govt curbs their power.
Shell increases multibillion-pound debt pile as it hands investors record payouts
Company’s total debt rose to $45.7bn as adjusted earnings for 2025 fell 22% to $18.5bn owing to weaker oil prices
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Shell increases debt pile to $45.7bn to continue bumper shareholder payouts.
4% increase in dividends, $3.5bn share buybacks – 17th consecutive quarter of at least $3bn of buybacks.
Customers will pay.
CEOs appease shareholders who always want more. No govt curbs their power.
4% increase in dividends, $3.5bn share buybacks – 17th consecutive quarter of at least $3bn of buybacks.
Customers will pay.
CEOs appease shareholders who always want more. No govt curbs their power.
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Barclays cuts ties with Mandelson lobbying firm. Vodafone may too.
This is public posturing, isn't it.
For years they used Mandelson to gain political advantage despite his history - forced to resign as minister, ambassador, his links with Epstein were known.
Now trying to reinvent themselves.
This is public posturing, isn't it.
For years they used Mandelson to gain political advantage despite his history - forced to resign as minister, ambassador, his links with Epstein were known.
Now trying to reinvent themselves.
Barclays reportedly cuts ties with lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson
Vodafone also reviewing its contract with Global Counsel after revelations of former minister’s links to Jeffrey Epstein
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Barclays cuts ties with Mandelson lobbying firm. Vodafone may too.
This is public posturing, isn't it.
For years they used Mandelson to gain political advantage despite his history - forced to resign as minister, ambassador, his links with Epstein were known.
Now trying to reinvent themselves.
This is public posturing, isn't it.
For years they used Mandelson to gain political advantage despite his history - forced to resign as minister, ambassador, his links with Epstein were known.
Now trying to reinvent themselves.
This is a prime example of BBC bias in action. Iran does not merely 'say' it has the right to enrich uranium, it's not their claim. Provided it's only for civilian purposes, all countries have this right in law.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#r4today
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#r4today
February 6, 2026 at 7:38 AM
This is a prime example of BBC bias in action. Iran does not merely 'say' it has the right to enrich uranium, it's not their claim. Provided it's only for civilian purposes, all countries have this right in law.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#r4today
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#r4today
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Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event
February 5, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event
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Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
MPs from the authoritarian, genocidal and corrupt Labour Govt refer to incompetent, shady, and corrupt Peter Mandelson to the politically compromised, riddled with rapists, and racist Metropolitan Police.
What cesspits our ruling institutions are.
What cesspits our ruling institutions are.
February 2, 2026 at 6:17 PM
MPs from the authoritarian, genocidal and corrupt Labour Govt refer to incompetent, shady, and corrupt Peter Mandelson to the politically compromised, riddled with rapists, and racist Metropolitan Police.
What cesspits our ruling institutions are.
What cesspits our ruling institutions are.
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Israel has murdered more than 500 Palestinians in Gaza since it signed the so called ceasefire. One of the latest is a 3 year old child.
February 2, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Israel has murdered more than 500 Palestinians in Gaza since it signed the so called ceasefire. One of the latest is a 3 year old child.
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The bookies now have the Greens odds on favourites to win the Gorton & Denton by-election.
The message from them is - if you want to stop Reform you need to vote Green.
The message from them is - if you want to stop Reform you need to vote Green.
February 2, 2026 at 8:06 AM
The bookies now have the Greens odds on favourites to win the Gorton & Denton by-election.
The message from them is - if you want to stop Reform you need to vote Green.
The message from them is - if you want to stop Reform you need to vote Green.
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You had Peter Mandelson on one side, and Jeremy Corbyn on the other. It was as simple as that.
February 1, 2026 at 7:27 PM
You had Peter Mandelson on one side, and Jeremy Corbyn on the other. It was as simple as that.
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Rep. Morrison on conditions at Whipple: "She said, 'they are treating us like animals in here. The women that are in this cell with me, we slept on a cold concrete floor last night. We were begging for a blanket, & guards were cruel'... we have to resolve that every single person deserves dignity"
February 1, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Rep. Morrison on conditions at Whipple: "She said, 'they are treating us like animals in here. The women that are in this cell with me, we slept on a cold concrete floor last night. We were begging for a blanket, & guards were cruel'... we have to resolve that every single person deserves dignity"
Another monsterous crime by the US-Israeli genocide state.
BBC News - Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list
Medical charity Medicine Sans Frontières said it would not share the list as it had not been able to ensure staff would remain safe.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Another monsterous crime by the US-Israeli genocide state.
BBC News - Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This piece come direct from BBC News's headquarters in Tel Aviv.
- Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen
Analysts believe PM Netanyahu is urging the US towards maximalist strikes.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 3:36 PM
This piece come direct from BBC News's headquarters in Tel Aviv.
- Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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“Zia Yusuf, the party's head of policy, told the Times last year that his party would adopt a 'Trump 2.0' approach to immigration, saying: "We are going to move at great speed. It'll be much more like Trump mark two than Trump mark one"
When they tell you who they are, you better listen”
When they tell you who they are, you better listen”
The Reform rising star who stands with ICE
Joseph Boam, a councillor and Farage favourite, has given his support to the trigger-happy MAGA militia in the wake of the latest shooting
www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sa...
Joseph Boam, a councillor and Farage favourite, has given his support to the trigger-happy MAGA militia in the wake of the latest shooting
www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sa...
The Reform rising star who stands with ICE
Jospeh Boam, a councillor and Farage favourite, has given his support to the trigger-happy MAGA militia in the wake of the latest shooting
www.thenewworld.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 7:29 AM
“Zia Yusuf, the party's head of policy, told the Times last year that his party would adopt a 'Trump 2.0' approach to immigration, saying: "We are going to move at great speed. It'll be much more like Trump mark two than Trump mark one"
When they tell you who they are, you better listen”
When they tell you who they are, you better listen”
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A tale of two screenshots.
January 30, 2026 at 1:43 PM
A tale of two screenshots.
This how the BBC would have reported the colonisation of sub continent and the atrocities of the East India Company.
news.sky.com/story/venezu...
news.sky.com/story/venezu...
Venezuela approves bill to open up oil sector to private firms as US eases sanctions
A bill that will end the monopoly of state-owned Petroleos de Venezuela SA in the oil sector has been passed by Venezuela's National Assembly, less than a month after the US captured Nicolas Maduro.
news.sky.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:12 PM
This how the BBC would have reported the colonisation of sub continent and the atrocities of the East India Company.
news.sky.com/story/venezu...
news.sky.com/story/venezu...
Pity all those Palestinian kids bleeding out alone under the rubble couldn't.
BBC News - 'I can breathe again' says Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - 'I can breathe again' says Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'I can breathe again' says Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza
In his first international interview, Sasha Troufanov tells the BBC how he thought he would die in captivity after he was taken hostage on 7 October 2023.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Pity all those Palestinian kids bleeding out alone under the rubble couldn't.
BBC News - 'I can breathe again' says Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - 'I can breathe again' says Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...