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Hope Not Hate: "On 18-19 October, thousands will take to the streets with a simple message: our communities are stronger together"
"Hate is on the rise. From Tommy Robinson’s march to racist graffiti on local businesses, these actions were designed to spread fear. We’re answering with HOPE instead"
"Hate is on the rise. From Tommy Robinson’s march to racist graffiti on local businesses, these actions were designed to spread fear. We’re answering with HOPE instead"
Be Part of Britain’s Weekend of HOPE - 18th/19th October
On 18-19 October, thousands of us will take to the streets with a simple message: our communities are stronger together. Will you join us?
secure.hopenothate.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Hope Not Hate: "On 18-19 October, thousands will take to the streets with a simple message: our communities are stronger together"
"Hate is on the rise. From Tommy Robinson’s march to racist graffiti on local businesses, these actions were designed to spread fear. We’re answering with HOPE instead"
"Hate is on the rise. From Tommy Robinson’s march to racist graffiti on local businesses, these actions were designed to spread fear. We’re answering with HOPE instead"
@houseofcommons.parliament.uk When an MP changes party a by-election must be triggered automatically.
September 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
@houseofcommons.parliament.uk When an MP changes party a by-election must be triggered automatically.
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What are the messages coming out of Moscow two days before the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska? En route to Anchorage I take a look at what some of today’s Russian newspapers are saying. #ReadingRussia
What are the Russian papers saying two days before the Alaska summit?
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
August 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
What are the messages coming out of Moscow two days before the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska? En route to Anchorage I take a look at what some of today’s Russian newspapers are saying. #ReadingRussia
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Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
April 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
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NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop employers covering up abuse
Hey! Do you remember the Harvey Weinstein case? Non Disclosure Agreements silenced victims of abuse - and it's not just happening in Hollywood. They're used in the UK to cover up all kinds of miscondu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
April 12, 2025 at 10:47 AM
NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Is there a website detailing everything that’s being removed so that it’s will always be remembered, and one day reinstated?
March 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Is there a website detailing everything that’s being removed so that it’s will always be remembered, and one day reinstated?
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(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
March 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
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BREAKING:
Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with King Charles 👏
Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with King Charles 👏
March 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
BREAKING:
Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with King Charles 👏
Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with King Charles 👏
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🔥 Very, very important issue here: Lasting power of attorney
Leeds MP Fabian Hamilton warns that lasting power of attorney abuse is going unchecked. He is recommending reforms - but what are they - and will it be enough fix a clearly failed system?
Leeds MP Fabian Hamilton warns that lasting power of attorney abuse is going unchecked. He is recommending reforms - but what are they - and will it be enough fix a clearly failed system?
Lasting power of attorney – a question of trust
Leeds MP Fabian Hamilton warns that lasting power of attorney abuse is going unchecked. Can his proposed reforms fix a failing system?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
February 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
🔥 Very, very important issue here: Lasting power of attorney
Leeds MP Fabian Hamilton warns that lasting power of attorney abuse is going unchecked. He is recommending reforms - but what are they - and will it be enough fix a clearly failed system?
Leeds MP Fabian Hamilton warns that lasting power of attorney abuse is going unchecked. He is recommending reforms - but what are they - and will it be enough fix a clearly failed system?
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Resonant words from the Auschwitz Memorial today:
“Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers. Hatred was gradually developed. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through dehumanization & violence to systematic & industrial murder.
“Auschwitz took time.”
“Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers. Hatred was gradually developed. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through dehumanization & violence to systematic & industrial murder.
“Auschwitz took time.”
January 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Resonant words from the Auschwitz Memorial today:
“Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers. Hatred was gradually developed. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through dehumanization & violence to systematic & industrial murder.
“Auschwitz took time.”
“Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers. Hatred was gradually developed. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through dehumanization & violence to systematic & industrial murder.
“Auschwitz took time.”
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Better still
Vote using this link then you don’t have to go onto the Express page.
Let me know if anyone finds out how the current vote share is swinging!
Link 👇
xd.wayin.com/display/cont...
Vote using this link then you don’t have to go onto the Express page.
Let me know if anyone finds out how the current vote share is swinging!
Link 👇
xd.wayin.com/display/cont...
November 25, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Better still
Vote using this link then you don’t have to go onto the Express page.
Let me know if anyone finds out how the current vote share is swinging!
Link 👇
xd.wayin.com/display/cont...
Vote using this link then you don’t have to go onto the Express page.
Let me know if anyone finds out how the current vote share is swinging!
Link 👇
xd.wayin.com/display/cont...
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“It really is a slap in the face for the victims of the Post Office scandal that Fujitsu rakes in new multimillion-pound government contracts whilst they continue to wait for proper compensation”: me in the FT. www.ft.com/content/5669...
UK Home Office hands Fujitsu contracts worth £25mn
IT provider at centre of Post Office scandal had said it would restrict bidding for public work
www.ft.com
January 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM
“It really is a slap in the face for the victims of the Post Office scandal that Fujitsu rakes in new multimillion-pound government contracts whilst they continue to wait for proper compensation”: me in the FT. www.ft.com/content/5669...
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Not a single Reform MP has bothered to turn up to today's House of Commons debate on tackling violence against women and girls
January 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Not a single Reform MP has bothered to turn up to today's House of Commons debate on tackling violence against women and girls
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This has to be the most dishonest reporting of an opinion poll I've ever seen
The survey actually found that over two thirds of voters *do not* think Starmer will be out of No 10 within a year.
The survey actually found that over two thirds of voters *do not* think Starmer will be out of No 10 within a year.
January 5, 2025 at 6:17 AM
This has to be the most dishonest reporting of an opinion poll I've ever seen
The survey actually found that over two thirds of voters *do not* think Starmer will be out of No 10 within a year.
The survey actually found that over two thirds of voters *do not* think Starmer will be out of No 10 within a year.
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- The House of Lords agrees, as demonstrated in their debate this week
- Legalising theft is not the right way to promote AI
- “The time has come to group together and act”
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- Legalising theft is not the right way to promote AI
- “The time has come to group together and act”
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December 22, 2024 at 8:53 AM
- The House of Lords agrees, as demonstrated in their debate this week
- Legalising theft is not the right way to promote AI
- “The time has come to group together and act”
2/2
- Legalising theft is not the right way to promote AI
- “The time has come to group together and act”
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Kate Mosse CBE with a powerful rallying cry in the FT for creators to fight the UK government’s proposals to weaken copyright to benefit AI companies:
- The gen AI training they plan to legalise is theft
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www.ft.com/content/f26b...
- The gen AI training they plan to legalise is theft
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www.ft.com/content/f26b...
December 22, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Kate Mosse CBE with a powerful rallying cry in the FT for creators to fight the UK government’s proposals to weaken copyright to benefit AI companies:
- The gen AI training they plan to legalise is theft
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www.ft.com/content/f26b...
- The gen AI training they plan to legalise is theft
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www.ft.com/content/f26b...
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I’ve seen no more accurate summary of the UK government’s AI & copyright proposal:
“The UK government mulls letting AI companies steal copyrighted work”
filmstories.co.uk/news/the-uk-...
“The UK government mulls letting AI companies steal copyrighted work”
filmstories.co.uk/news/the-uk-...
December 21, 2024 at 1:11 AM
I’ve seen no more accurate summary of the UK government’s AI & copyright proposal:
“The UK government mulls letting AI companies steal copyrighted work”
filmstories.co.uk/news/the-uk-...
“The UK government mulls letting AI companies steal copyrighted work”
filmstories.co.uk/news/the-uk-...