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If everybody always lies to you, the consequence is not that you believe the lies, but rather that nobody believes anything any longer. Anna Arendt
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Naomi Smith, Best for Britain CEO:
⬇️ “These talks are vital to cutting costs at the checkout and reducing energy bills for both Brits and people in the EU"
🏃➡️ "Both sides must now act swiftly to make it a reality.”
https://bit.ly/48dm4R2
⬇️ “These talks are vital to cutting costs at the checkout and reducing energy bills for both Brits and people in the EU"
🏃➡️ "Both sides must now act swiftly to make it a reality.”
https://bit.ly/48dm4R2
Progress on talks welcome but both UK-EU must act swiftly
The UK and the EU will begin negotiations on food and drink and emissions trading deals next week.
www.bestforbritain.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Naomi Smith, Best for Britain CEO:
⬇️ “These talks are vital to cutting costs at the checkout and reducing energy bills for both Brits and people in the EU"
🏃➡️ "Both sides must now act swiftly to make it a reality.”
https://bit.ly/48dm4R2
⬇️ “These talks are vital to cutting costs at the checkout and reducing energy bills for both Brits and people in the EU"
🏃➡️ "Both sides must now act swiftly to make it a reality.”
https://bit.ly/48dm4R2
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Newly released Epstein emails confirm this story.
Epstein was advising Russia on how to handle Donald Trump.
Epstein was advising Russia on how to handle Donald Trump.
November 13, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Newly released Epstein emails confirm this story.
Epstein was advising Russia on how to handle Donald Trump.
Epstein was advising Russia on how to handle Donald Trump.
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From the new G20 report: 90% of humanity lives in countries with high inequality.
These nations are 7x more likely to face democratic decline.
Inequality is a global emergency.
It’s time to #TaxTheSuperRich.
President Ramaphosa, #BeOurChampion.
These nations are 7x more likely to face democratic decline.
Inequality is a global emergency.
It’s time to #TaxTheSuperRich.
President Ramaphosa, #BeOurChampion.
November 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
From the new G20 report: 90% of humanity lives in countries with high inequality.
These nations are 7x more likely to face democratic decline.
Inequality is a global emergency.
It’s time to #TaxTheSuperRich.
President Ramaphosa, #BeOurChampion.
These nations are 7x more likely to face democratic decline.
Inequality is a global emergency.
It’s time to #TaxTheSuperRich.
President Ramaphosa, #BeOurChampion.
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That final point is absolutely crucial.
The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
November 12, 2025 at 8:09 AM
That final point is absolutely crucial.
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My post yesterday on the $Ibn Trump legal threat against the BBC has been picked up by newspapers around the world. It would appear few had gone through the letter and spotted that, well, it contained no evidence in support of its claims of damage.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
My post yesterday on the $Ibn Trump legal threat against the BBC has been picked up by newspapers around the world. It would appear few had gone through the letter and spotted that, well, it contained no evidence in support of its claims of damage.
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Reform UK councillor threatens legal action to shut down debate over Lancashire care home closures
national.thelead.uk/p/exclusive-...
national.thelead.uk/p/exclusive-...
Exclusive: Reform UK councillor threatens legal action to silence debate over Lancashire care home closures
Emails seen by The Lead show the councillor, through Lancashire County Council staff, issuing legal threats after his role in private care was questioned.
national.thelead.uk
November 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Reform UK councillor threatens legal action to shut down debate over Lancashire care home closures
national.thelead.uk/p/exclusive-...
national.thelead.uk/p/exclusive-...
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Supply boom in cheaper renewables will seal end of fossil fuel era, says IEA
Supply boom in cheaper renewables will seal end of fossil fuel era, says IEA
Watchdog’s flagship report says rise in low-carbon electricity will make transition ‘inevitable’, despite Trump’s calls to carry on drilling
Renewables will grow faster than any major energy source in the next decade, according to the world’s energy watchdog, making the transition away from fossil fuels “inevitable”, despite a green backlash in the US and parts of Europe.
The world is expected to build more renewable energy projects in the next five years than has been rolled out over the last 40, according to the flagship annual report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Supply boom in cheaper renewables will seal end of fossil fuel era, says IEA
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Alzheimer's-related cognitive decline could be slowed by taking as few as 3000 steps a day, possibly due to the effects of regular exercise on brain health
Walking 3000 steps a day seems to slow Alzheimer's-related decline
Alzheimer's-related cognitive decline could be slowed by taking as few as 3000 steps a day, possibly due to the effects of regular exercise on brain health
www.newscientist.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Alzheimer's-related cognitive decline could be slowed by taking as few as 3000 steps a day, possibly due to the effects of regular exercise on brain health
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Sign the Petition
Shut X down in the UK and EU
c.org
November 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
www.itv.com
November 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Dominic Cummings pushed for Covid tech contracts to be handed to a company run by a Trump-supporting billionaire after holding a secret meeting with him alongside Boris Johnson.
Officials were lobbied to ignore official procedures and bypass ministers in order to get the contracts signed
Officials were lobbied to ignore official procedures and bypass ministers in order to get the contracts signed
Dominic Cummings Lobbied Officials to Hand 'Test and Trace' Contracts to Palantir After Secret Meeting With Peter Thiel
Exclusive: Boris Johnson's senior advisor pushed for Covid contracts to be handed to companies run by Trump-supporting tech billionaires Peter Thiel and Larry Ellison
bylinetimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Dominic Cummings pushed for Covid tech contracts to be handed to a company run by a Trump-supporting billionaire after holding a secret meeting with him alongside Boris Johnson.
Officials were lobbied to ignore official procedures and bypass ministers in order to get the contracts signed
Officials were lobbied to ignore official procedures and bypass ministers in order to get the contracts signed
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October 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Well there's a surprise
Middle East crisis live: Benjamin Netanyahu orders immediate ‘powerful strikes’ on Gaza
Middle East crisis live: Benjamin Netanyahu orders immediate ‘powerful strikes’ on Gaza
Israeli prime minister orders IDF to carry out strikes on Gaza after it accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday ordered the military to carry out intense strikes on the Gaza Strip, after accusing Hamas of violating the US-brokered ceasefire.
“Following security consultations, prime minister Netanyahu instructed the military to immediately carry out powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip,” a statement from his office said. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Well there's a surprise
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Fawlty Towers actor Prunella Scales dies at the age of 93
Fawlty Towers actor Prunella Scales dies at the age of 93
Actor portrayed Sybil Fawlty and later charmed viewers with her canal boat journeys alongside husband Timothy West
Prunella Scales, the actor best known for playing Sybil Fawlty in the classic comedy series Fawlty Towers, has died aged 93.
Scales, who was married to fellow actor Timothy West , was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2013 . Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Fawlty Towers actor Prunella Scales dies at the age of 93
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The Sheer Scale of Conservative Mismanagement of the Asylum System Revealed
Billions of pounds were wasted by successive Conservative Home Secretaries on a chaotic and costly system
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/27/t...
Billions of pounds were wasted by successive Conservative Home Secretaries on a chaotic and costly system
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/27/t...
The Sheer Scale of Conservative Mismanagement of the Asylum System Revealed
Billions of pounds were wasted by successive Conservative Home Secretaries on a chaotic and costly system that left vulnerable people at risk, according to a new Parliamentary report
bylinetimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The Sheer Scale of Conservative Mismanagement of the Asylum System Revealed
Billions of pounds were wasted by successive Conservative Home Secretaries on a chaotic and costly system
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/27/t...
Billions of pounds were wasted by successive Conservative Home Secretaries on a chaotic and costly system
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/27/t...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
This should be investigated by Parliament. The supermarkets are fleecing customers.
This should be investigated by Parliament. The supermarkets are fleecing customers.
Shrinkflation hits everyday staples, piling more pressure on households
Which? finds products shrinking while supermarkets keep prices flat or rising
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:04 AM
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
This should be investigated by Parliament. The supermarkets are fleecing customers.
This should be investigated by Parliament. The supermarkets are fleecing customers.
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Renters’ Rights Bill receives Royal Assent today, securing a fairer future for 11 million private renters in England
Historic Renters’ Rights Act becomes law
Renters’ Rights Bill receives Royal Assent today, securing a fairer future for 11 million private renters in England
www.gov.uk
October 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Renters’ Rights Bill receives Royal Assent today, securing a fairer future for 11 million private renters in England
Racists hiding behind 'Christianity'
October 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Racists hiding behind 'Christianity'
She's only apologising because she slipped up and said what she really thinks in public. It wasn't taken out of context it was a purely racist comment. Not all reform supporters are racist but all racists are Reform supporters.
Streeting also condemned Nigel Farage for his "deafening silence" on the controversy.
October 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
She's only apologising because she slipped up and said what she really thinks in public. It wasn't taken out of context it was a purely racist comment. Not all reform supporters are racist but all racists are Reform supporters.
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In 2024, the UK had the lowest taxes on an average employee of any G7 country.
UK taxes for lower earners were also the lowest in the G7.
But the UK's position might change in 2025.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/4ppe7Q8
UK taxes for lower earners were also the lowest in the G7.
But the UK's position might change in 2025.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/4ppe7Q8
October 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
In 2024, the UK had the lowest taxes on an average employee of any G7 country.
UK taxes for lower earners were also the lowest in the G7.
But the UK's position might change in 2025.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/4ppe7Q8
UK taxes for lower earners were also the lowest in the G7.
But the UK's position might change in 2025.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/4ppe7Q8
£3bn, while people struggle, disgusting
"Tesco has upgraded its earnings outlook for the year, with expectations of full-year profits of between £2.9bn and £3.1bn."
Lidl revealed its "pre-tax profits hit £156.8m in the year to 28 February, up from £43.6m a year earlier."
Yet prices are expected to go up...
Via BBC News
Lidl revealed its "pre-tax profits hit £156.8m in the year to 28 February, up from £43.6m a year earlier."
Yet prices are expected to go up...
Via BBC News
Tax rises could push food prices higher, warn supermarkets
The bosses of the UK's largest supermarkets warn the chancellor against imposing higher taxes on the industry.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
£3bn, while people struggle, disgusting
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Moscow’s nice little air defense network, it would be a shame if anything happened to it.
Ukraine can now reach every corner of the Russian capital. Putin is shitting bricks in his bunker.
Ukraine can now reach every corner of the Russian capital. Putin is shitting bricks in his bunker.
October 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Moscow’s nice little air defense network, it would be a shame if anything happened to it.
Ukraine can now reach every corner of the Russian capital. Putin is shitting bricks in his bunker.
Ukraine can now reach every corner of the Russian capital. Putin is shitting bricks in his bunker.