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“We owe it to Epstein’s victims and to British democracy to demand historic change”
Gordon Brown

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We owe it to Epstein’s victims and to British democracy to demand historic change | Gordon Brown
The abuse of women by figures such as Epstein, and of political power by the likes of Mandelson, must be confronted. As far as I am able, I will play my part, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brow...
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February 7, 2026 at 9:19 AM
I fully support PR but not sure it is where I would start. We need to clean up politics or face an overwhelming crisis.
February 7, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Kier Starmer should immediately announce 1. Cap on political party funding 2. Much tougher code of conduct for ministers with harsh sanctions. 3. Abolition of House of Lords
February 7, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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‪20 years ago today, the world came together for Live 8 🎶

Our CEO @ollybuston.bsky.social reflects on an extraordinary day - from the chaos of organising 10 concerts across 9 countries in just 3 months, to the billions in debt cancellation and AIDS funding that followed.

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July 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We definitely need a stronger military right now. But cutting aid to fund the military is cutting your nose to spite your face. If you don't believe me just ask the guy who ran Britain's army www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Starmer’s cut to aid budget a ‘strategic mistake’, says former army head
Exclusive: Gen Lord Richard Dannatt warns ‘shortsighted’ move will ultimately add to burden on Britain’s armed forces
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February 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM