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yeah, just what we need right now: more dependence on US software companies with strong links to #trump and full of right-wing nutters #palantir
Yet another huge contract, awarded without any competitive bidding process, to Wes Streeting's favourite NHS supplier, the Hard Right US surveillance tech specialists Palantir, for military decision making capability.
Palantir lands biggest ever UK defense deal
The £240 million contract with the Ministry of Defence has renewed a debate about Britain’s dependence on American technology.
www.politico.eu
January 6, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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Labour let the last Tory Govt pass repressive anti protest laws.
Some of us Peers tried to stop the worst measures with a Fatal Motion I tabled, but Labour refused to support it.
Now in power, they are happy to use these laws against us.
Some of us Peers tried to stop the worst measures with a Fatal Motion I tabled, but Labour refused to support it.
Now in power, they are happy to use these laws against us.
The UK's anti-protest laws pre-legitimise far right authoritarianism. Labour must repeal them now.
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/global/comme...
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/global/comme...
Extremists would not need to create an authoritarian state in Britain: Starmer is doing that for them | George Monbiot
The PM and his ministers are supporting illiberal laws that hard-right authoritarians could apply with zeal, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
February 23, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Labour let the last Tory Govt pass repressive anti protest laws.
Some of us Peers tried to stop the worst measures with a Fatal Motion I tabled, but Labour refused to support it.
Now in power, they are happy to use these laws against us.
Some of us Peers tried to stop the worst measures with a Fatal Motion I tabled, but Labour refused to support it.
Now in power, they are happy to use these laws against us.
A republic, if you can keep it...
February 22, 2025 at 11:44 PM
A republic, if you can keep it...
So let’s suppose that Trump’s negotiating the spoils of Ukraine with Putin is from a position of Trump knowing Putin is weak. Obviously he doesn’t care about Ukraine - they are weak and so have no say. 1 of 3 🧵
February 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
So let’s suppose that Trump’s negotiating the spoils of Ukraine with Putin is from a position of Trump knowing Putin is weak. Obviously he doesn’t care about Ukraine - they are weak and so have no say. 1 of 3 🧵
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It’s not aim that’s the key skill in operating followspots, but anticipation, says lighting designer Rob Halliday. Automated systems don't have it because they can't read people 👇
Rob Halliday: New technology is giving human followspot operators a bad name
www.thestage.co.uk
February 16, 2025 at 8:19 AM
It’s not aim that’s the key skill in operating followspots, but anticipation, says lighting designer Rob Halliday. Automated systems don't have it because they can't read people 👇
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He’s “so into it” because he has so much to gain, you witless fool.
February 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
He’s “so into it” because he has so much to gain, you witless fool.
I feel like having encouraged everyone to jump ship to Bluesky, I should be providing content. Umm… felt pretty, might delete later! But welcome to Bluesky!
February 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM
I feel like having encouraged everyone to jump ship to Bluesky, I should be providing content. Umm… felt pretty, might delete later! But welcome to Bluesky!
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Why have the Guardian & Observer's journalists voted overwhelming to go on strike? I've attempted to summarise our concerns, the reports so far & why a Scott Trust board meeting tomorrow is a pivotal moment for press freedom & the future of journalism.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
How to Speak Truth to Power
...when that power is your own news organisation? I don't know. And I wish it was a question I didn't have to ask.
open.substack.com
November 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Why have the Guardian & Observer's journalists voted overwhelming to go on strike? I've attempted to summarise our concerns, the reports so far & why a Scott Trust board meeting tomorrow is a pivotal moment for press freedom & the future of journalism.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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So here’s the update. The billionaire owner of the Guardian preparing to get rid of a core part of the news org + 100 journalists.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
November 25, 2024 at 10:30 PM
So here’s the update. The billionaire owner of the Guardian preparing to get rid of a core part of the news org + 100 journalists.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.