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It would be much easier for the Government to pass a new law giving the public a right of responsible access to rivers, river banks and the wider countryside. It works in Scotland, so why not in England?
December 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
It would be much easier for the Government to pass a new law giving the public a right of responsible access to rivers, river banks and the wider countryside. It works in Scotland, so why not in England?
‘They’re scared of us now’: how co-investment in a tropical forest saw off loggers www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘They’re scared of us now’: how co-investment in a tropical forest saw off loggers
Low-cost tech and joined-up funding have reduced illegal logging, mining and poaching in the Darién Gap – it’s a success story that could stop deforestation worldwide
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
‘They’re scared of us now’: how co-investment in a tropical forest saw off loggers www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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We need to get our arms out of the US machine. Regulate US companies out of our countries. It’s as big a security threat as Russia.
NEW: last night, the US govt launched an assault on the ‘global censorship industrial complex’, aka European tech researchers/campaigners.
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
A message to America: we are not your enemy
Last night, the US launched an all-out assault on the "global censorship industrial complex", I respond with some deep breaths, solidarity and a vibey video (it's all I have)
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We need to get our arms out of the US machine. Regulate US companies out of our countries. It’s as big a security threat as Russia.
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NEW: last night, the US govt launched an assault on the ‘global censorship industrial complex’, aka European tech researchers/campaigners.
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
A message to America: we are not your enemy
Last night, the US launched an all-out assault on the "global censorship industrial complex", I respond with some deep breaths, solidarity and a vibey video (it's all I have)
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
NEW: last night, the US govt launched an assault on the ‘global censorship industrial complex’, aka European tech researchers/campaigners.
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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"Banning people because you disagree with what they say undermines the free speech the administration claims to seek" www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘Undermines free speech’: Labour MP hits back at US government over visa ban on UK campaigners
Chi Onwurah speaks out after Marco Rubio accused five Europeans, including two Britons, of ‘seeking to suppress American viewpoints they oppose’
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
"Banning people because you disagree with what they say undermines the free speech the administration claims to seek" www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Arrested for holding a sign. A SIGN.
A sign that opposes GENOCIDE.
No one was hurt by holding a sign. No damages were caused by holding a sign.
But Reform rioters are let off? Get a grip, Labour.
A sign that opposes GENOCIDE.
No one was hurt by holding a sign. No damages were caused by holding a sign.
But Reform rioters are let off? Get a grip, Labour.
Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
🚨BREAKING: GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED UNDER TERRORISM ACT FOR SUPPORTING 'PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS'
December 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Arrested for holding a sign. A SIGN.
A sign that opposes GENOCIDE.
No one was hurt by holding a sign. No damages were caused by holding a sign.
But Reform rioters are let off? Get a grip, Labour.
A sign that opposes GENOCIDE.
No one was hurt by holding a sign. No damages were caused by holding a sign.
But Reform rioters are let off? Get a grip, Labour.
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The US State Department says it will deny visas to five people, including a former EU commissioner and the heads of three European organisations combating online misinformation, for seeking to "coerce" US social media platforms into "censorship".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules
Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a
www.bbc.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 4:58 AM
The US State Department says it will deny visas to five people, including a former EU commissioner and the heads of three European organisations combating online misinformation, for seeking to "coerce" US social media platforms into "censorship".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv.
December 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv.
The volunteers putting their bodies between Israel settlers and a Palestinian village www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
The volunteers putting their bodies between Israel settlers and a Palestinian village
In the Jordan valley, teenage settlers drive herds of goats into a Palestinian community in a bid to force families out – volunteers are trying to hold the line
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The volunteers putting their bodies between Israel settlers and a Palestinian village www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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One of the world’s most interesting thinkers, the Dutch historian Rutger Bregman, says citizens need to form a modern day protest movement modelled on the 19th century ‘Temperance Crusade’ to bring Big Tech to heel before it’s too late.
I couldn’t agree more.
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
I couldn’t agree more.
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
New ‘Temperance Movement’ is needed to tame the social evil of Big Tech
MI6 issues warnings, great thinkers call for action, and Australia lands the first blow on social media giants. Our Writer at Large says 2026 must…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
One of the world’s most interesting thinkers, the Dutch historian Rutger Bregman, says citizens need to form a modern day protest movement modelled on the 19th century ‘Temperance Crusade’ to bring Big Tech to heel before it’s too late.
I couldn’t agree more.
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
I couldn’t agree more.
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
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Nothing that an "AI" does has any anchorage in material reality, it's all just code, continuously juggling. It has no grounded understanding of anything, no responsibility, no reasoned sense of consequence, or anything else...
December 19, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Nothing that an "AI" does has any anchorage in material reality, it's all just code, continuously juggling. It has no grounded understanding of anything, no responsibility, no reasoned sense of consequence, or anything else...
George Osborne has a new job in tech, and it doesn’t bode well for Britain | Chris Stokel-Walker www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
George Osborne has a new job in tech, and it doesn’t bode well for Britain | Chris Stokel-Walker
OpenAI is the latest to make a political hire as big tech spreads its tentacles around the world. So what’s the attraction, asks author Chris Stokel-Walker
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
George Osborne has a new job in tech, and it doesn’t bode well for Britain | Chris Stokel-Walker www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
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The govt must get its house in order and give HMRC the tools it needs, starting with reinstating the ‘High Net Worth Unit’ & building the systems to tax the wealth of the super-rich, so we all benefit.
9/9
9/9
December 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The govt must get its house in order and give HMRC the tools it needs, starting with reinstating the ‘High Net Worth Unit’ & building the systems to tax the wealth of the super-rich, so we all benefit.
9/9
9/9
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Scotland has enjoyed a Right to Roam for decades, supported by a detailed code of access that helps people enjoy nature responsibly. We hope to learn from this and create a new system of fair and responsible access in England.
Why does a right to roam mean to you?
forms.gle/kqw1WSJCBmEP...
Why does a right to roam mean to you?
forms.gle/kqw1WSJCBmEP...
December 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Scotland has enjoyed a Right to Roam for decades, supported by a detailed code of access that helps people enjoy nature responsibly. We hope to learn from this and create a new system of fair and responsible access in England.
Why does a right to roam mean to you?
forms.gle/kqw1WSJCBmEP...
Why does a right to roam mean to you?
forms.gle/kqw1WSJCBmEP...
Welcome to our age of impunity – where the ICC prosecuting atrocities is a rare feat | Simon Tisdall www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Welcome to our age of impunity – where the ICC prosecuting atrocities is a rare feat | Simon Tisdall
The jailing of a Sudanese militia leader is an anomaly in a world where Putin, Netanyahu and yes, Hegseth, act without fear of international law, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdal...
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Welcome to our age of impunity – where the ICC prosecuting atrocities is a rare feat | Simon Tisdall www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Starmer has zero convincing arguments for a £1.6bn policy that wasn’t in the manifesto. But if you’re a billionaire Silicon Valley bro - as Blair’s financial patron, Larry Ellison is - building a centralised database has many enticing possibilities
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www.thenerve.news/p/digital-id...
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www.thenerve.news/p/digital-id...
If Keir Starmer's digital ID is the question, Tony Blair is the answer
The government's wildly unpopular new policy is backed by Britain’s wildly unpopular former PM. It’s also a techno-authoritarian’s wet dream, argues Carole Cadwalladr
www.thenerve.news
December 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Starmer has zero convincing arguments for a £1.6bn policy that wasn’t in the manifesto. But if you’re a billionaire Silicon Valley bro - as Blair’s financial patron, Larry Ellison is - building a centralised database has many enticing possibilities
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www.thenerve.news/p/digital-id...
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www.thenerve.news/p/digital-id...
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Why is Keir Starmer so hellbent on digital ID? Two words: Tony Blair.
At @thenerve_news we’ve tracked Blair’s influence - & his billionaire backer Larry Ellison - behind a policy that nobody asked for & almost nobody wants.
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At @thenerve_news we’ve tracked Blair’s influence - & his billionaire backer Larry Ellison - behind a policy that nobody asked for & almost nobody wants.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Why is Keir Starmer so hellbent on digital ID? Two words: Tony Blair.
At @thenerve_news we’ve tracked Blair’s influence - & his billionaire backer Larry Ellison - behind a policy that nobody asked for & almost nobody wants.
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At @thenerve_news we’ve tracked Blair’s influence - & his billionaire backer Larry Ellison - behind a policy that nobody asked for & almost nobody wants.
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Danish intelligence accuses US of using economic power to ‘assert its will’ over allies.
Danes have it right. The US is not a reliable ally. It is using tariffs & military threats to secure dominance.
Europe needs closer economic & military cooperation.
Danes have it right. The US is not a reliable ally. It is using tariffs & military threats to secure dominance.
Europe needs closer economic & military cooperation.
Danish intelligence accuses US of using economic power to ‘assert its will’ over allies
The US also listed as a threat due to its growing interest in Greenland, which is vital to America’s national security
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Danish intelligence accuses US of using economic power to ‘assert its will’ over allies.
Danes have it right. The US is not a reliable ally. It is using tariffs & military threats to secure dominance.
Europe needs closer economic & military cooperation.
Danes have it right. The US is not a reliable ally. It is using tariffs & military threats to secure dominance.
Europe needs closer economic & military cooperation.
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It is good to see @theguardian.com support Meg Russell on limiting prime ministerial appointments to the House of Lords.
Read her blog post from July 👉 constitution-unit.com/2025/07/01/1....
Read today's editorial 👉 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre....
Read her blog post from July 👉 constitution-unit.com/2025/07/01/1....
Read today's editorial 👉 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre....
December 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
It is good to see @theguardian.com support Meg Russell on limiting prime ministerial appointments to the House of Lords.
Read her blog post from July 👉 constitution-unit.com/2025/07/01/1....
Read today's editorial 👉 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre....
Read her blog post from July 👉 constitution-unit.com/2025/07/01/1....
Read today's editorial 👉 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre....
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Some thoughts on the Australian social media ban... a significant, symbolic step. A government that is trying to put the well-being and interests of its young people ahead of vested interests.
British politicians should take note
@theleaduk.bsky.social
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British politicians should take note
@theleaduk.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/theleadu...
Australia is putting young people first. Britain should try it
The first national ban on teen social-media accounts is controversial, imperfect, and a reminder of what real political will on behalf of young people actually looks like.
open.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Some thoughts on the Australian social media ban... a significant, symbolic step. A government that is trying to put the well-being and interests of its young people ahead of vested interests.
British politicians should take note
@theleaduk.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/theleadu...
British politicians should take note
@theleaduk.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/theleadu...
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'I don't know whether it's time for an intervention or medical help...'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social reacts to Liz Truss' new YouTube channel.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social reacts to Liz Truss' new YouTube channel.
December 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
'I don't know whether it's time for an intervention or medical help...'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social reacts to Liz Truss' new YouTube channel.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social reacts to Liz Truss' new YouTube channel.
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One of my abiding impressions of Brexit is the way it slammed doors of opportunity in the faces of young people several rungs below Boris Johnson’s countless children on the ladders of privilege & advantage.
"Negotiators are aiming to finalise a deal by January that would allow the UK to participate in Erasmus from 2027 onwards, according to two UK and EU officials."
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
UK aims to secure agreement to rejoin Erasmus student exchange scheme
Britain quit EU programme after Brexit, when Boris Johnson claimed it did not offer good value for money
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:46 AM
One of my abiding impressions of Brexit is the way it slammed doors of opportunity in the faces of young people several rungs below Boris Johnson’s countless children on the ladders of privilege & advantage.