Robin Percival
@robinpercival.bsky.social
Activist. Human Rights, Social Justice, Nonviolence, Radical Christianity. Member of Pat Finucane Centre, Bloody Sunday Trust, and Museum of Free Derry
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Robin Percival
@robinpercival.bsky.social
· Nov 17
I've started to wear the white poppy permanently in my hat. War remains the most persistent threat to humanity. The white poppy reminds me that civilians and conscripted soldiers are being killed every day. Currently it is in Gaza/Lebanon and Ukraine/Russia. Peace with justice is the only way.
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Companies that donated to Labour awarded £138m in contracts, study finds
Companies that donated to Labour awarded £138m in contracts, study finds
Report raises fresh concerns about the link between political donations and public spending
Companies that have recently donated to Labour were awarded contracts worth almost £138m during the party’s first year in government, according to new research that raises fresh concerns about the relationship between political donations and public spending.
A report by the thinktank Autonomy Institute has identified more than 100 companies that have given money to political parties and then won government contracts, under both Conservative and Labour administrations. Continue reading...
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October 26, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Companies that donated to Labour awarded £138m in contracts, study finds
There are many people saying that Soldier F was innocent. It is difficult to square that alleged innocence with the evidence he gave the Saville Inquiry.
October 25, 2025 at 7:46 AM
There are many people saying that Soldier F was innocent. It is difficult to square that alleged innocence with the evidence he gave the Saville Inquiry.
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Press Release: 14 Oct 2025
We changed history.
Reflecting on yesterday’s judgement in the case against Soldier F, the former British soldier charged with multiple murder and attempted murder, Bloody Sunday Trust Chairperson Tony Doherty said:
Press Release: 14 Oct 2025
We changed history.
Reflecting on yesterday’s judgement in the case against Soldier F, the former British soldier charged with multiple murder and attempted murder, Bloody Sunday Trust Chairperson Tony Doherty said:
October 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Press Release: 14 Oct 2025
We changed history.
Reflecting on yesterday’s judgement in the case against Soldier F, the former British soldier charged with multiple murder and attempted murder, Bloody Sunday Trust Chairperson Tony Doherty said:
Press Release: 14 Oct 2025
We changed history.
Reflecting on yesterday’s judgement in the case against Soldier F, the former British soldier charged with multiple murder and attempted murder, Bloody Sunday Trust Chairperson Tony Doherty said:
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Palestine rights group seeks prosecution of UK citizens who fought for Israel
Palestine rights group seeks prosecution of UK citizens who fought for Israel
Highly unusual court application alleges more than 10 individuals breached foreign enlistment laws
An attempt to mount a private prosecution is under way alleging British citizens unlawfully went to fight for Israel.
An application to a magistrates court for a summons against a named individual was lodged on Monday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Palestine rights group seeks prosecution of UK citizens who fought for Israel
There are more questions which now need addressing. What action will be taken against those who committed perjury during the Saville inquiry? What action will be taken against the MoD who destroyed tge weapons used by tge murderers even after they were told not too by Saville
October 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
There are more questions which now need addressing. What action will be taken against those who committed perjury during the Saville inquiry? What action will be taken against the MoD who destroyed tge weapons used by tge murderers even after they were told not too by Saville
The acquittal of soldier F came about according to Justice Lynch because F would not give evidence & refused to answer police questions. Also the statements of other soldiers who had been with soldier f had committed perjury and altered their statements under pressure of the MP.
October 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The acquittal of soldier F came about according to Justice Lynch because F would not give evidence & refused to answer police questions. Also the statements of other soldiers who had been with soldier f had committed perjury and altered their statements under pressure of the MP.
The Bloody Sunday massacre was the biggest mass murder of British citizens since Peterloo, Manchester in 1819. Let that sink in. Not only was no one convicted of the murders but the colonel in charge of the Paras was given an honour.
October 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Bloody Sunday massacre was the biggest mass murder of British citizens since Peterloo, Manchester in 1819. Let that sink in. Not only was no one convicted of the murders but the colonel in charge of the Paras was given an honour.
There are questions as to the role of Military police. Their investigation of Bloody Sunday in the immediate aftermath of the mass murders was conducted in such away as to obfuscate the truth of what happened & to prevent their statements from being used in criminal proceedings
October 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
There are questions as to the role of Military police. Their investigation of Bloody Sunday in the immediate aftermath of the mass murders was conducted in such away as to obfuscate the truth of what happened & to prevent their statements from being used in criminal proceedings
There are many important questions arising from the prosecution of Soldier F. Why did it take 53 years for any prosecution at all to be mounted. Why was there no police investigation into the Bloody Sunday murders until after 2011, 39 years after the murders took place?
October 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
There are many important questions arising from the prosecution of Soldier F. Why did it take 53 years for any prosecution at all to be mounted. Why was there no police investigation into the Bloody Sunday murders until after 2011, 39 years after the murders took place?
Machedo is not a democrat. She supported the attempted coup against Hugo Chavez. She supports Israel’s genocide. She wants the USA to invade her country. She supports Trump. Enough said.
October 19, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Machedo is not a democrat. She supported the attempted coup against Hugo Chavez. She supports Israel’s genocide. She wants the USA to invade her country. She supports Trump. Enough said.
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Andrew will still be referred to as a 'Prince', and his billionaire family will still cost the taxpayer £500 million every year.
What kind of system would allow someone so demonstrably inappropriate to have such wealth and power?
It's time to abolish the monarchy.
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What kind of system would allow someone so demonstrably inappropriate to have such wealth and power?
It's time to abolish the monarchy.
👉 greens.scot/AbolishTheMo...
Prince Andrew gives up his title as Duke of York
The prince said he had made the decision because
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October 19, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Andrew will still be referred to as a 'Prince', and his billionaire family will still cost the taxpayer £500 million every year.
What kind of system would allow someone so demonstrably inappropriate to have such wealth and power?
It's time to abolish the monarchy.
👉 greens.scot/AbolishTheMo...
What kind of system would allow someone so demonstrably inappropriate to have such wealth and power?
It's time to abolish the monarchy.
👉 greens.scot/AbolishTheMo...
If you’re reading Tim Curry’s memoir, Vagabond, you might be interested in reading my account of life at the Methodist prep school which Curry went to. It’s at www.aclearday.blog/https-www-ac... I was two years behind Curry at Priors Court school, Chieveley, near Newbury.
Rattie Goes To School – A Clear Day
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October 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
If you’re reading Tim Curry’s memoir, Vagabond, you might be interested in reading my account of life at the Methodist prep school which Curry went to. It’s at www.aclearday.blog/https-www-ac... I was two years behind Curry at Priors Court school, Chieveley, near Newbury.
I’m expecting Trump to get the Nobel Prize next year. His surrogate in Venezuela got it this year
www.democracynow.org/2025/10/10/n...
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2025 Nobel Peace Prize for Anti-Maduro Leader María Corina Machado “Opposite of Peace”: Greg Grandin
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to María Corina Machado, a leading Venezuelan opposition figure. Machado was set to run for president last year, but she was disqua...
www.democracynow.org
October 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I’m expecting Trump to get the Nobel Prize next year. His surrogate in Venezuela got it this year
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When the PSNI were over arresting peaceful protesters in London, loyalist terror groups with 12,500+ members threatened terror attacks for using this island's native tongue. No COBRA meetings, no British reporting, nothing.
Irish language group calls for all parties to condemn UDA and UVF threats to burn Belfast council facilities over language proposals
A leading Irish language organisation has called for all parties to condemn threats from the UVF and UDA saying they would carry out an arson campaign against Belfast City Council property displaying ...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 4:23 AM
When the PSNI were over arresting peaceful protesters in London, loyalist terror groups with 12,500+ members threatened terror attacks for using this island's native tongue. No COBRA meetings, no British reporting, nothing.
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Richard Murphy: How long until support for independence is made a terrorist offence? www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
Richard Murphy: How long until support for independence is made a terrorist offence?
THERE are moments when I would dearly love to return to writing about the Scottish economy in more detail, exploring how it works and how it might…
www.thenational.scot
October 6, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Richard Murphy: How long until support for independence is made a terrorist offence? www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
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Happening now: Hundreds of rabbis and Jewish community members gather in Brooklyn for a mass public memorial service on Yom Kippur, demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and for the U.S. to stop arming Israel.
October 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Happening now: Hundreds of rabbis and Jewish community members gather in Brooklyn for a mass public memorial service on Yom Kippur, demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and for the U.S. to stop arming Israel.
I totally agree. Wrong. Utterly wrong
This is absolutely horrific. To attack a synagogue and kill people, and that too on Yom Kippur. Vile and inexcusable.
BREAKING: Two people have died and three others are in serious condition after a synagogue attack in the UK, police say.
October 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I totally agree. Wrong. Utterly wrong
There is a myth deeply embedded within the British psyche: that British people are not racist. But the truth is the opposite. Many people in Britain are racist, closet racists perhaps, and that is why they support a racist party like Reform.
September 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
There is a myth deeply embedded within the British psyche: that British people are not racist. But the truth is the opposite. Many people in Britain are racist, closet racists perhaps, and that is why they support a racist party like Reform.
Digital ID cards? Not in the Labour manifesto. No consultation with the NI Assembly, the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Assembly. No Green or White paper for discussion and consultation. No debate in Parliament. Just another example of degrading the UK to try and head off Reform. What a country!
September 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Digital ID cards? Not in the Labour manifesto. No consultation with the NI Assembly, the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Assembly. No Green or White paper for discussion and consultation. No debate in Parliament. Just another example of degrading the UK to try and head off Reform. What a country!
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The Bloody Sunday Trust welcomed the GAA referring Allianz’s sponsorship to its ethics committee, citing UN concerns over Allianz profiting from Israeli weapons targeting civilians. The Trust urges the GAA to end the deal. Read full statement: museumoffreederry.org/2025/09/25/b...
Bloody Sunday Trust Welcomes GAA review of Allianz Sponsorship Deal - The Museum of Free Derry
The Bloody Sunday Trust has welcomed the GAA’s decision to refer the current sponsorship deal with Allianz to its ethics committee. Responding to this development, the Chair of the Trust, Tony Dohert...
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September 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Bloody Sunday Trust welcomed the GAA referring Allianz’s sponsorship to its ethics committee, citing UN concerns over Allianz profiting from Israeli weapons targeting civilians. The Trust urges the GAA to end the deal. Read full statement: museumoffreederry.org/2025/09/25/b...
This is the correct decision by theJudge. Well done, sir!
Key evidence in trial of Soldier F can be used, judge rules
Key evidence in trial of Soldier F can be used, judge rules
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
This is the correct decision by theJudge. Well done, sir!
Key evidence in trial of Soldier F can be used, judge rules
Key evidence in trial of Soldier F can be used, judge rules
One of the great characters of English cricket. Sad to see him go.
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Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird dies aged 92
The former Test umpire Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird has died at the age of 92, YorkshireCounty Cricket Club have announced
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September 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
One of the great characters of English cricket. Sad to see him go.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
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Recognition of Palestinian statehood must be coupled with sanctions against Israel, says Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti.
“Nothing Will Stop Israel”: Mustafa Barghouti on the Limits of Western Recognition of Palestine
The U.K., Australia, Canada and Portugal took a historic step Sunday in formally recognizing the state of Palestine, but Palestinian physician and politician Mustafa Barghouti says “it’s not enough.” ...
www.democracynow.org
September 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Recognition of Palestinian statehood must be coupled with sanctions against Israel, says Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti.