Simon De Cogan
@psymon1.bsky.social
English Psychotherapist/Psychologist living in Scotland, interested in everything & working for a better world.
"Remember your humanity, and forget the rest"
"Remember your humanity, and forget the rest"
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So there’s one aspect of the BBC story that has received zero attention: Robbie Gibb’s potential financial conflict of interests.
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
Who really funds the Jewish Chronicle? Why it’s troubling that we don’t know…
Four years ago, a mysterious consortium came to the rescue of the beleaguered publication—and nobody is really clear about who is behind the scenes. B...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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So there’s one aspect of the BBC story that has received zero attention: Robbie Gibb’s potential financial conflict of interests.
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
1/
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
Who really funds the Jewish Chronicle? Why it’s troubling that we don’t know…
Four years ago, a mysterious consortium came to the rescue of the beleaguered publication—and nobody is really clear about who is behind the scenes. B...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
So there’s one aspect of the BBC story that has received zero attention: Robbie Gibb’s potential financial conflict of interests.
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
1/
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
Epstein: Trump knew www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Epstein: Trump knew
In a shocking trove of emails released by House Democrats, Jeffrey Epstein alleged that President Trump "spent hours" at his home with a victim and "knew about the girls."
www.motherjones.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Epstein: Trump knew www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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How Labour may become the latest casualty of the disturbing political undercurrent, adding fuel to the fire of Trumpian radical populism
By Harry Ray
By Harry Ray
Why Labour’s peril is a warning shot for Britain’s populist surge
How Labour may become the latest casualty of the disturbing political undercurrent, adding fuel to the fire of Trumpian radical populism
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:09 AM
How Labour may become the latest casualty of the disturbing political undercurrent, adding fuel to the fire of Trumpian radical populism
By Harry Ray
By Harry Ray
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"This entire saga has a smell hanging over it. The people of Teesside, Hartlepool and Darlington are no fools. That smell will not go away until there is a full, transparent and independent inquiry."
Teesworks scandal: a dark tale of public wealth lost and private gain
Teesworks - a story that reads like a screenplay for a dark political drama
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
"This entire saga has a smell hanging over it. The people of Teesside, Hartlepool and Darlington are no fools. That smell will not go away until there is a full, transparent and independent inquiry."
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The UK is now virtually obliged to come to the defence of the dictatorship of Bahrain if it is attacked.
Keir Starmer has signed up Britain to a new military agreement with this highly repressive regime and the US.
👉https://www.declassifieduk.org/tag/bahrain/
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Keir Starmer has signed up Britain to a new military agreement with this highly repressive regime and the US.
👉https://www.declassifieduk.org/tag/bahrain/
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Joint Statement from the Kingdom of Bahrain, United Kingdom and United States Defence Working Group
A Joint Statement from the Kingdom of Bahrain, United Kingdom and United States Defence Working Group (DWG).
www.gov.uk
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The UK is now virtually obliged to come to the defence of the dictatorship of Bahrain if it is attacked.
Keir Starmer has signed up Britain to a new military agreement with this highly repressive regime and the US.
👉https://www.declassifieduk.org/tag/bahrain/
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Keir Starmer has signed up Britain to a new military agreement with this highly repressive regime and the US.
👉https://www.declassifieduk.org/tag/bahrain/
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Dubai: a luxury playground for the rich, built on the back of indentured labour (aka modern slavery) with zero access to affordable healthcare or public services — to which you contribute £0 through income tax.
The maths won't maths.
& apparently you're "a patriotic guy"...
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The maths won't maths.
& apparently you're "a patriotic guy"...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Dubai: a luxury playground for the rich, built on the back of indentured labour (aka modern slavery) with zero access to affordable healthcare or public services — to which you contribute £0 through income tax.
The maths won't maths.
& apparently you're "a patriotic guy"...
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The maths won't maths.
& apparently you're "a patriotic guy"...
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Wow, some incredible mental gymnastics here Rio.
Let’s break it down…
So, you were so “frustrated” the NHS was crumbling & failing your compatriots that instead of using your wealth & status to properly fund it and help fix Britain, you packed your bags for Dubai…
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Let’s break it down…
So, you were so “frustrated” the NHS was crumbling & failing your compatriots that instead of using your wealth & status to properly fund it and help fix Britain, you packed your bags for Dubai…
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‘Are taxes really going towards benefitting the people who live here?’
Rio Ferdinand explains why Brits like him have left the UK for Dubai.
Rio Ferdinand explains why Brits like him have left the UK for Dubai.
November 12, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Wow, some incredible mental gymnastics here Rio.
Let’s break it down…
So, you were so “frustrated” the NHS was crumbling & failing your compatriots that instead of using your wealth & status to properly fund it and help fix Britain, you packed your bags for Dubai…
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Let’s break it down…
So, you were so “frustrated” the NHS was crumbling & failing your compatriots that instead of using your wealth & status to properly fund it and help fix Britain, you packed your bags for Dubai…
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Israelis launch a wide-scale violent attack on Palestine’s industrial zone, sparking major fires & injuring scores of people
Israeli settlers launch wide-scale attack on industrial zone in West Bank
Israeli settlers have launched a wide-scale attack against industrial and agricultural facilities in the northeastern part of the West Bank, sparking major fires and injuring several Palestinians.
www.presstv.ir
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Israelis launch a wide-scale violent attack on Palestine’s industrial zone, sparking major fires & injuring scores of people
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Keir Starmer has effectively started a leadership challenge against himself. To have entered into this kind of madhouse Westminster squabbling so soon after an election is simply unforgivable.
inews.co.uk/opinion/back...
inews.co.uk/opinion/back...
I have always backed Starmer - until now
This kind of Westminster squabbling is unforgivable
inews.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Keir Starmer has effectively started a leadership challenge against himself. To have entered into this kind of madhouse Westminster squabbling so soon after an election is simply unforgivable.
inews.co.uk/opinion/back...
inews.co.uk/opinion/back...
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‼️ "Yorkshire Water was privatised in 1989 under the Water Act, launched debt-free and promoted as the start of a new, efficient era.
…Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt."
…Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt."
Yorkshire Water: it’s time to end the rip-off
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
‼️ "Yorkshire Water was privatised in 1989 under the Water Act, launched debt-free and promoted as the start of a new, efficient era.
…Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt."
…Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt."
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November 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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"This week the woke right took to saying that people who are black aren't properly British" complains Danny Finkelstein.
No, Danny, Douglas Murray, who you patronised, promoted and admired, has been saying *exactly this* for over a decade.
archive.ph/2025.11.12-0...
No, Danny, Douglas Murray, who you patronised, promoted and admired, has been saying *exactly this* for over a decade.
archive.ph/2025.11.12-0...
archive.ph
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
"This week the woke right took to saying that people who are black aren't properly British" complains Danny Finkelstein.
No, Danny, Douglas Murray, who you patronised, promoted and admired, has been saying *exactly this* for over a decade.
archive.ph/2025.11.12-0...
No, Danny, Douglas Murray, who you patronised, promoted and admired, has been saying *exactly this* for over a decade.
archive.ph/2025.11.12-0...
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Nigel Farage said their flagship council in Kent would be a "shop window" for how they would run the country.
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
Reform Council in Chaos as It Prepares to Slash Scrutiny Committees Following Wave of Councillor Suspensions
EXCLUSIVE: Reform's flagship Kent administration is planning to shut down multiple council committees as it struggles to fill posts after suspending nine of its own councillors
bylinetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Nigel Farage said their flagship council in Kent would be a "shop window" for how they would run the country.
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
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"Immigration is not just a good thing, it's essential."
Ross Greer co-leader of the Scottish Green Party
Scottish Green Party co-leader Ross Greer joins Bylines Scotland’s Ronnie Barbour for our first main political party pre-election podcast
bylines.scot
November 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
"Immigration is not just a good thing, it's essential."
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This is how fake accounts are driving division over on X
What a shame that the UK's Online Safety Bill doesn't protect our democracy from division online
What a shame that the UK's Online Safety Bill doesn't protect our democracy from division online
November 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This is how fake accounts are driving division over on X
What a shame that the UK's Online Safety Bill doesn't protect our democracy from division online
What a shame that the UK's Online Safety Bill doesn't protect our democracy from division online
In photos: The ongoing Nakba of Jenin refugee camp mondoweiss.net/2025/11/in-p...
In photos: The ongoing Nakba of Jenin refugee camp
Jenin refugee camp was completely emptied of its residents during Israel’s ethnic cleansing operation earlier this year. These are photos of life in the camp before its most recent Nakba.
mondoweiss.net
November 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
In photos: The ongoing Nakba of Jenin refugee camp mondoweiss.net/2025/11/in-p...
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Save NHS dentistry now!
I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Save NHS dentistry now!
I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
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Neoliberalism worsened inequality and failed to raise economic growth
– however, it succeeded in its true aim.
– however, it succeeded in its true aim.
Neoliberalism – lurching onwards
Part one showed how neoliberalism worsened inequality and failed to raise economic growth – here, the author shows how it succeeded in its true aim
bylines.scot
November 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Neoliberalism worsened inequality and failed to raise economic growth
– however, it succeeded in its true aim.
– however, it succeeded in its true aim.
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Yay! A fresh round of baseless scaremongering.
Now, the noisy minority of greedy super-rich are telling us settling up charges will mean no one will invest or start business in the UK.
Just like they don't elsewhere with exit taxes like **checks notes**
USA, France, Germany, Canada, Australia...
Now, the noisy minority of greedy super-rich are telling us settling up charges will mean no one will invest or start business in the UK.
Just like they don't elsewhere with exit taxes like **checks notes**
USA, France, Germany, Canada, Australia...
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Yay! A fresh round of baseless scaremongering.
Now, the noisy minority of greedy super-rich are telling us settling up charges will mean no one will invest or start business in the UK.
Just like they don't elsewhere with exit taxes like **checks notes**
USA, France, Germany, Canada, Australia...
Now, the noisy minority of greedy super-rich are telling us settling up charges will mean no one will invest or start business in the UK.
Just like they don't elsewhere with exit taxes like **checks notes**
USA, France, Germany, Canada, Australia...
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Worried that using ChatGPT harms the planet?
A new analysis shows each query uses less energy than a Google search – and far less than lighting a bulb or streaming TV.
A new analysis shows each query uses less energy than a Google search – and far less than lighting a bulb or streaming TV.
How much energy does ChatGPT really use?
You shouldn’t really worry about your energy use when using domestic AI, it’s probably no worse than watching your favourite soap
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Worried that using ChatGPT harms the planet?
A new analysis shows each query uses less energy than a Google search – and far less than lighting a bulb or streaming TV.
A new analysis shows each query uses less energy than a Google search – and far less than lighting a bulb or streaming TV.
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All-out elections, all-out ambition: North East councillors and the chicken run
May 2026 could reshape the North East - but are councillors thinking about residents, or just their own political survival?
May 2026 could reshape the North East - but are councillors thinking about residents, or just their own political survival?
All-out elections, all-out ambition: North East councillors and the chicken run
May 2026 could reshape the North East - but are councillors thinking about residents, or just their own political survival?
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
All-out elections, all-out ambition: North East councillors and the chicken run
May 2026 could reshape the North East - but are councillors thinking about residents, or just their own political survival?
May 2026 could reshape the North East - but are councillors thinking about residents, or just their own political survival?
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Today's figures not good. But I think (hope!) this slightly overdoes it.
1. Today's "rise" in unemployment was baked in (huge, probably anomalous spike in *last* months single-month figures)
2. RF's employment *rate* numbers use "wrong" denominator (population level) meaning IMO overstate fall.
1. Today's "rise" in unemployment was baked in (huge, probably anomalous spike in *last* months single-month figures)
2. RF's employment *rate* numbers use "wrong" denominator (population level) meaning IMO overstate fall.
Today’s labour market statistics show that the labour market is weakening on multiple fronts, with unemployment reaching 5 per cent for the first time in almost a decade (pandemic period aside).
Here’s our @resolutionfoundation.org thread, from @nyecominetti.bsky.social and me.
Here’s our @resolutionfoundation.org thread, from @nyecominetti.bsky.social and me.
November 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Today's figures not good. But I think (hope!) this slightly overdoes it.
1. Today's "rise" in unemployment was baked in (huge, probably anomalous spike in *last* months single-month figures)
2. RF's employment *rate* numbers use "wrong" denominator (population level) meaning IMO overstate fall.
1. Today's "rise" in unemployment was baked in (huge, probably anomalous spike in *last* months single-month figures)
2. RF's employment *rate* numbers use "wrong" denominator (population level) meaning IMO overstate fall.
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A new economic and social model for the world
The London Consensus challenges how we judge progress; more money in people’s pockets should not be the main aim for politicians.
The London Consensus challenges how we judge progress; more money in people’s pockets should not be the main aim for politicians.
A new economic and social model for the world
The London Consensus challenges how we judge progress; more money in people’s pockets should not be the main aim for politicians
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM
A new economic and social model for the world
The London Consensus challenges how we judge progress; more money in people’s pockets should not be the main aim for politicians.
The London Consensus challenges how we judge progress; more money in people’s pockets should not be the main aim for politicians.