Louise Foster
@louisefoster.bsky.social
@SfpLouise on X, much prefer to be here!
Anti Brexit, pro immigration, humanist, (actually Marxist), studied & am passionate about politics & economics. Hate current journey of travel in UK, US & on X. Diminished by Long Covid, Fibro, ME & PoTS.
Anti Brexit, pro immigration, humanist, (actually Marxist), studied & am passionate about politics & economics. Hate current journey of travel in UK, US & on X. Diminished by Long Covid, Fibro, ME & PoTS.
Pinned
My favourite place in the whole world to watch the sunset 🌅.
#photography #together
#community #nature
#humannature
#holdmyhand #hope
#words #daybyday
#sunset #favouriteplace
#Alaties #Greece
#photography #together
#community #nature
#humannature
#holdmyhand #hope
#words #daybyday
#sunset #favouriteplace
#Alaties #Greece
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and no I haven't put the Mandelson-Epstein-Reinaldo scoop on twitter
we journalists *can* make Bluesky the place to break news
we journalists *can* make Bluesky the place to break news
January 30, 2026 at 6:03 PM
and no I haven't put the Mandelson-Epstein-Reinaldo scoop on twitter
we journalists *can* make Bluesky the place to break news
we journalists *can* make Bluesky the place to break news
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every epstein file drop underscores how elite power operates through shared socio-economic networks, regardless of people's ideological differences, populist posturing, or public feuds
January 30, 2026 at 11:58 PM
every epstein file drop underscores how elite power operates through shared socio-economic networks, regardless of people's ideological differences, populist posturing, or public feuds
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My first remarks since being arrested last night.
January 30, 2026 at 11:30 PM
My first remarks since being arrested last night.
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The few interesting things about Melania—like why she knew Jeffrey Epstein before Donald, what her “modeling” career really entailed, her "arrangement" with Donald, what she thinks about Donald’s constant cheating, and if she really hates Ivanka and Christmas—are omitted from the film.
January 30, 2026 at 11:41 PM
The few interesting things about Melania—like why she knew Jeffrey Epstein before Donald, what her “modeling” career really entailed, her "arrangement" with Donald, what she thinks about Donald’s constant cheating, and if she really hates Ivanka and Christmas—are omitted from the film.
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Trump's new pick for Fed Chair makes an appearance in today's Epstein Files release:
January 30, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Trump's new pick for Fed Chair makes an appearance in today's Epstein Files release:
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One in seven food delivery businesses in England are ‘dark kitchens’, study shows
One in seven food delivery businesses in England are ‘dark kitchens’, study shows
University researchers say growth of the hidden fast food industry may pose risks to public health
One in seven food businesses on major delivery platforms, including Deliveroo and Just Eat, is now a “dark kitchen”, a university study shows.
The findings, which shine a light on the scale of the hidden takeaway industry, found that 15% of all online food retailers in England were dark kitchens. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:10 AM
One in seven food delivery businesses in England are ‘dark kitchens’, study shows
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Funnily enough no headlines about Trump or Musk.
January 30, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Funnily enough no headlines about Trump or Musk.
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to be clear:
1] Peter Mandelson was deputy prime minister (de facto) at the time under Gordon Brown
2] Epstein had already done time in jail for soliciting sex from a minor
1] Peter Mandelson was deputy prime minister (de facto) at the time under Gordon Brown
2] Epstein had already done time in jail for soliciting sex from a minor
January 30, 2026 at 6:42 PM
to be clear:
1] Peter Mandelson was deputy prime minister (de facto) at the time under Gordon Brown
2] Epstein had already done time in jail for soliciting sex from a minor
1] Peter Mandelson was deputy prime minister (de facto) at the time under Gordon Brown
2] Epstein had already done time in jail for soliciting sex from a minor
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His accountant, Rich Kahn, asks if this is “in addition to the 13k” and to confirm the currency is US dollars. Epstein replies that “after rethinkoing [sic] send 4000 dollars only”.
January 30, 2026 at 6:02 PM
His accountant, Rich Kahn, asks if this is “in addition to the 13k” and to confirm the currency is US dollars. Epstein replies that “after rethinkoing [sic] send 4000 dollars only”.
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In April 2010, da Silva messaged Epstein again, sharing his bank details, the emails show. Epstein forwarded the email to his accountant, adding: “send 13k dollars”.
In subsequent correspondence, Epstein instructs his accountant to “send 2k per month to reinaldo”.
In subsequent correspondence, Epstein instructs his accountant to “send 2k per month to reinaldo”.
January 30, 2026 at 6:02 PM
In April 2010, da Silva messaged Epstein again, sharing his bank details, the emails show. Epstein forwarded the email to his accountant, adding: “send 13k dollars”.
In subsequent correspondence, Epstein instructs his accountant to “send 2k per month to reinaldo”.
In subsequent correspondence, Epstein instructs his accountant to “send 2k per month to reinaldo”.
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in one email released by the DoJ, Epstein forwarded Mandelson a discussion of fees for da Silva’s osteopathy course. Three minutes later, Epstein received a reply from a redacted sender saying: “So what’s my share of the bounty, then?” Epstein responded: “Was that a misspell for booty”.
January 30, 2026 at 5:50 PM
in one email released by the DoJ, Epstein forwarded Mandelson a discussion of fees for da Silva’s osteopathy course. Three minutes later, Epstein received a reply from a redacted sender saying: “So what’s my share of the bounty, then?” Epstein responded: “Was that a misspell for booty”.
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emails show da Silva emailing Epstein...asking for money to fund an osteopathy course and other related expenses. “I will wire your loan amount immediated’y [sic],” Epstein replied.
A few days later, da Silva sent Epstein email: “thank you for the money which arrived in my account this morning”.
A few days later, da Silva sent Epstein email: “thank you for the money which arrived in my account this morning”.
January 30, 2026 at 4:57 PM
emails show da Silva emailing Epstein...asking for money to fund an osteopathy course and other related expenses. “I will wire your loan amount immediated’y [sic],” Epstein replied.
A few days later, da Silva sent Epstein email: “thank you for the money which arrived in my account this morning”.
A few days later, da Silva sent Epstein email: “thank you for the money which arrived in my account this morning”.
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The person denied that Mandelson had ever received money from Epstein, either directly or via his husband.
January 30, 2026 at 4:53 PM
The person denied that Mandelson had ever received money from Epstein, either directly or via his husband.
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The FT was first told about payments from Epstein to da Silva by an individual last September.
A person close to Mandelson described the allegation as “inconceivable”, adding there had been “no relationship” between da Silva and Epstein, and that the pair had not liked each other.
A person close to Mandelson described the allegation as “inconceivable”, adding there had been “no relationship” between da Silva and Epstein, and that the pair had not liked each other.
January 30, 2026 at 4:53 PM
The FT was first told about payments from Epstein to da Silva by an individual last September.
A person close to Mandelson described the allegation as “inconceivable”, adding there had been “no relationship” between da Silva and Epstein, and that the pair had not liked each other.
A person close to Mandelson described the allegation as “inconceivable”, adding there had been “no relationship” between da Silva and Epstein, and that the pair had not liked each other.
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I'm not prone to exaggeration but this is probably the biggest scoop I've ever been involved in
Mandelson's partner took £10,000 from Epstein to pay for his osteopath course while Mandelson was de facto UK deputy prime minister, according to new files
more to follow
www.ft.com/content/c950...
Mandelson's partner took £10,000 from Epstein to pay for his osteopath course while Mandelson was de facto UK deputy prime minister, according to new files
more to follow
www.ft.com/content/c950...
Jeffrey Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson’s husband, emails show
Epstein sent Reinaldo Avila da Silva payment in 2009
www.ft.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:34 PM
I'm not prone to exaggeration but this is probably the biggest scoop I've ever been involved in
Mandelson's partner took £10,000 from Epstein to pay for his osteopath course while Mandelson was de facto UK deputy prime minister, according to new files
more to follow
www.ft.com/content/c950...
Mandelson's partner took £10,000 from Epstein to pay for his osteopath course while Mandelson was de facto UK deputy prime minister, according to new files
more to follow
www.ft.com/content/c950...
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“I’m not even sure it qualifies as a documentary, exactly, so much as an elaborate piece of designer taxidermy, horribly overpriced and ice-cold to the touch and proffered like a medieval tribute to placate the greedy king on his throne.”
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...
Melania review – Trump film is a gilded trash remake of The Zone of Interest
Dispiriting, deadly and unrevealing – there is a decent documentary to be made about the former model from Slovenia, but this one is unredeemable
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:29 PM
“I’m not even sure it qualifies as a documentary, exactly, so much as an elaborate piece of designer taxidermy, horribly overpriced and ice-cold to the touch and proffered like a medieval tribute to placate the greedy king on his throne.”
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...
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NEW: Tens of thousands are once again bringing downtown Minneapolis to a standstill (Friday Jan 30, 2026).
A massive protest against ICE and in support of a national economic shutdown.
(🎥 Vince Monroy)
A massive protest against ICE and in support of a national economic shutdown.
(🎥 Vince Monroy)
January 30, 2026 at 9:06 PM
NEW: Tens of thousands are once again bringing downtown Minneapolis to a standstill (Friday Jan 30, 2026).
A massive protest against ICE and in support of a national economic shutdown.
(🎥 Vince Monroy)
A massive protest against ICE and in support of a national economic shutdown.
(🎥 Vince Monroy)
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Ignorance is power.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
U.S. government has lost more than 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s since Trump took office
A Science analysis reveals how many were fired, retired, or quit across 14 agencies
www.science.org
January 27, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Ignorance is power.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
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This week's column is about something that's arguably more important than anything in the news, crucial as some of the other issues are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This week's column is about something that's arguably more important than anything in the news, crucial as some of the other issues are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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This should be a great evening. Oxford, Thursday.
See you there.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-syste...
See you there.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-syste...
Food Systems at the Heart of the Ecological Emergency
How food systems shape the ecological crisis-quickfire talks on soil, policy, psychology, history, and change.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 3:24 PM
This should be a great evening. Oxford, Thursday.
See you there.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-syste...
See you there.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-syste...
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Oh, and
4. Despite the demand for proportional representation from Labour members, Starmer won't change
our ridiculous First Past the Post system. So he's in no position to blame anyone for "splitting the vote".
share.google/buxD1tZ5BfKk...
4. Despite the demand for proportional representation from Labour members, Starmer won't change
our ridiculous First Past the Post system. So he's in no position to blame anyone for "splitting the vote".
share.google/buxD1tZ5BfKk...
January 30, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Oh, and
4. Despite the demand for proportional representation from Labour members, Starmer won't change
our ridiculous First Past the Post system. So he's in no position to blame anyone for "splitting the vote".
share.google/buxD1tZ5BfKk...
4. Despite the demand for proportional representation from Labour members, Starmer won't change
our ridiculous First Past the Post system. So he's in no position to blame anyone for "splitting the vote".
share.google/buxD1tZ5BfKk...
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Bellingcat community members have already found two files detailing explicit allegations that President Trump engaged in sexual activities with children.
One file is an FBI complaint form and the other is an FBI email chain.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
One file is an FBI complaint form and the other is an FBI email chain.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
January 30, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Bellingcat community members have already found two files detailing explicit allegations that President Trump engaged in sexual activities with children.
One file is an FBI complaint form and the other is an FBI email chain.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
One file is an FBI complaint form and the other is an FBI email chain.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
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“The cover feature on the next issue of Borsetshire Life magazine… ?!?” #TheArchers
January 28, 2026 at 8:16 PM
“The cover feature on the next issue of Borsetshire Life magazine… ?!?” #TheArchers