Richard Hassall PhD
@rhassall.bsky.social
Ret'd clinical psychologist and Honorary Research Fellow, Philosophy Dept, University of Nottingham. Lifelong anti-Tory. Left of centre. #KTTO. REJOIN EU. Live in North Yorkshire.
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Starmer once again says there will be no return to free movement of people
Please repost if you demand the restoration of the Freedom of Movement that was robbed from us by foreign interference and the worst abuses of democracy in modern British history.
Please repost if you demand the restoration of the Freedom of Movement that was robbed from us by foreign interference and the worst abuses of democracy in modern British history.
January 4, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Starmer once again says there will be no return to free movement of people
Please repost if you demand the restoration of the Freedom of Movement that was robbed from us by foreign interference and the worst abuses of democracy in modern British history.
Please repost if you demand the restoration of the Freedom of Movement that was robbed from us by foreign interference and the worst abuses of democracy in modern British history.
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80% of Mumsnet users do not intend to vote Reform.
But @lbc.co.uk is dedicating an entire hour on how "mumsnet users are turning to Reform"
But @lbc.co.uk is dedicating an entire hour on how "mumsnet users are turning to Reform"
January 4, 2026 at 7:32 PM
80% of Mumsnet users do not intend to vote Reform.
But @lbc.co.uk is dedicating an entire hour on how "mumsnet users are turning to Reform"
But @lbc.co.uk is dedicating an entire hour on how "mumsnet users are turning to Reform"
"Press barons can meet the prime minister, but the people who have suffered at the hands of them can't." Don't think that's right? Demand the PM stops cozying up to press barons and restarts the inquiry to put victims first NOW. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
Don’t bow down to media billionaires: protect victims!
Madeleine McCann’s parents, the families of Hillsborough victims, and Caroline Flack’s mum all know what it is like to be targeted by an intrusive press. That’s why over 30 high-profile victims wrote ...
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December 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"Press barons can meet the prime minister, but the people who have suffered at the hands of them can't." Don't think that's right? Demand the PM stops cozying up to press barons and restarts the inquiry to put victims first NOW. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
Ukraine hasn't got many of those at all, and Trump is perfectly happy to let Putin get whatever he wants there.
December 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Ukraine hasn't got many of those at all, and Trump is perfectly happy to let Putin get whatever he wants there.
What has he ever done to deserve that? 🙄
December 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
What has he ever done to deserve that? 🙄
It looked a lot like cosying up and it's difficult to see whether we got very much out of that.
November 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM
It looked a lot like cosying up and it's difficult to see whether we got very much out of that.
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Keir Starmer has spent months cosying up to Trump.
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
November 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Keir Starmer has spent months cosying up to Trump.
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
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“The draft law stipulates that anyone who causes the death of an Israeli “motivated by racism, hatred, or intent to harm Israel” may be sentenced to death, and explicitly bars any future reduction of that sentence.”
One law for them, one for the oppressed.
“The draft law stipulates that anyone who causes the death of an Israeli “motivated by racism, hatred, or intent to harm Israel” may be sentenced to death, and explicitly bars any future reduction of that sentence.”
One law for them, one for the oppressed.
www.palestinechronicle.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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“The draft law stipulates that anyone who causes the death of an Israeli “motivated by racism, hatred, or intent to harm Israel” may be sentenced to death, and explicitly bars any future reduction of that sentence.”
One law for them, one for the oppressed.
“The draft law stipulates that anyone who causes the death of an Israeli “motivated by racism, hatred, or intent to harm Israel” may be sentenced to death, and explicitly bars any future reduction of that sentence.”
One law for them, one for the oppressed.
And he's a massive narcissist as well. Saying he's going to get to Mars is really just another expression of his narcissism.
November 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
And he's a massive narcissist as well. Saying he's going to get to Mars is really just another expression of his narcissism.
Don't try to put him off. We should encourage him to go as soon as possible!
November 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Don't try to put him off. We should encourage him to go as soon as possible!
As long as he's on the first flight, I'll be quite happy. And the sooner the better, in fact.
November 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
As long as he's on the first flight, I'll be quite happy. And the sooner the better, in fact.
Yes, it should. But not all politicians who claim to be serving the people are actually very good at it. Sometimes their limited self-awareness can be an obstacle to doing so.
November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Yes, it should. But not all politicians who claim to be serving the people are actually very good at it. Sometimes their limited self-awareness can be an obstacle to doing so.
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Well, it seems to be a tradition in Labour for incompetent leaders to hang on to the bitter end long after the support from their MPs has drained away...🤷
November 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Well, it seems to be a tradition in Labour for incompetent leaders to hang on to the bitter end long after the support from their MPs has drained away...🤷
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81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
Banks are making record profits while our bills go up! 😡 We need to tax bank profits and fund our NHS & schools. Sign the petition and tell Rachel Reeves to #TaxtheBanks you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
#TaxTheBanks
Years of higher interest rates have sent our rent, mortgage, and debt payments soaring, while banks have raked in huge profits for doing absolutely nothing.
The big four UK banks (Barclays, HSBC, Ll...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Banks are making record profits while our bills go up! 😡 We need to tax bank profits and fund our NHS & schools. Sign the petition and tell Rachel Reeves to #TaxtheBanks you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Petition: Ban the public sale of fireworks!
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of ...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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October 30, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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“In its first formal review of UK trade policy since Brexit, the WTO found that UK trade performance had weakened since the 2008 financial crisis, with Brexit named among the chief causes of a marked slump in goods trade since 2018”
God, failure is tedious…
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...
God, failure is tedious…
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Trade’s contribution to UK GDP ‘stagnated’ since Brexit, warns WTO
Export of goods are languishing at 17% below pre-Covid levels
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October 30, 2025 at 7:40 AM
“In its first formal review of UK trade policy since Brexit, the WTO found that UK trade performance had weakened since the 2008 financial crisis, with Brexit named among the chief causes of a marked slump in goods trade since 2018”
God, failure is tedious…
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...
God, failure is tedious…
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...
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Far right suffer losses in Dutch election, with country set for its youngest ever PM
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Netherlands election: Geert Wilders' far-right party suffers blow as centrists lead in exit poll
Far right parties have been on the march in countries including France and Germany, but long-serving Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders has been dealt a blow in his country's latest general election.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Far right suffer losses in Dutch election, with country set for its youngest ever PM
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Having argued that Angela Rayner had to go when it became clear that she had not sought proper advice over her housing arrangements, I can't help thinking that entrusting the renting of your house in a specific area to people who routinely rent out houses in the specific area is pretty blameless.
October 30, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Having argued that Angela Rayner had to go when it became clear that she had not sought proper advice over her housing arrangements, I can't help thinking that entrusting the renting of your house in a specific area to people who routinely rent out houses in the specific area is pretty blameless.
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3 things Starmer could do instead of camps in old barracks that would actually WORK👇
1. Create safe, regulated routes to apply for asylum in the UK
2. Let asylum seekers WORK & support themselves
3. Fast track status for people from obviously unsafe countries
metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
1. Create safe, regulated routes to apply for asylum in the UK
2. Let asylum seekers WORK & support themselves
3. Fast track status for people from obviously unsafe countries
metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
Keir Starmer tries to look tough - and exposes himself as a coward
The government's immigration policy is in desperate need of a bold change in direction.
metro.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
3 things Starmer could do instead of camps in old barracks that would actually WORK👇
1. Create safe, regulated routes to apply for asylum in the UK
2. Let asylum seekers WORK & support themselves
3. Fast track status for people from obviously unsafe countries
metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
1. Create safe, regulated routes to apply for asylum in the UK
2. Let asylum seekers WORK & support themselves
3. Fast track status for people from obviously unsafe countries
metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
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Liberal Democrat MPs just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
October 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Liberal Democrat MPs just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.