Gareth Spencer
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Alf Dubs is a 92 year old man who spent his life fighting for refugees, and in particular for refugee children. He fought the Tories tooth and nail during their last three terms, only to see Labour adopt far-right policies on immigration.
“But to use children as a weapon ... I’m lost for words.”
“But to use children as a weapon ... I’m lost for words.”
Labour Peer Who Fled The Nazis Condemns His Party's Immigration Crackdown
Lord Dubs said he was "lost for words".
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Alf Dubs is a 92 year old man who spent his life fighting for refugees, and in particular for refugee children. He fought the Tories tooth and nail during their last three terms, only to see Labour adopt far-right policies on immigration.
“But to use children as a weapon ... I’m lost for words.”
“But to use children as a weapon ... I’m lost for words.”
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Large parts of Reform’s coalition could be reached through a fair economy, decent services and a sense that politicians are listening again. These voters are not lost. They want stability and a future where things work.
hopenothate.org.uk/new-who-supp...
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Who supports Reform UK and why? | Fed Up and rolling the dice
Our study of over 11,000 Reform UK voters is the largest and most extensive study into the party undertaken to date. We find that Reform UK is made of a coalition of voters, many with quite different ...
hopenothate.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Large parts of Reform’s coalition could be reached through a fair economy, decent services and a sense that politicians are listening again. These voters are not lost. They want stability and a future where things work.
hopenothate.org.uk/new-who-supp...
hopenothate.org.uk/new-who-supp...
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The largest trade union for BBC workers has demanded the removal of 'Conservative crony' Robbie Gibb from the broadcaster's board
BBC's largest union demands removal of Robbie Gibb from board
www.thenational.scot
November 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The largest trade union for BBC workers has demanded the removal of 'Conservative crony' Robbie Gibb from the broadcaster's board
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Yes, absolutely there is an impartiality crisis at the BBC. But it's not the one the billionaire media insists it is. novaramedia.com/2025/06/16/b...
BBC Gives Israeli Deaths 33 Times More Coverage, New Study Reveals | Novara Media
An analysis of over 35,000 broadcast segments and articles found that the BBC referenced the 7 October attacks in at least 40% of its coverage - but only 0.5% of articles referenced Israel’s decades o...
novaramedia.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Yes, absolutely there is an impartiality crisis at the BBC. But it's not the one the billionaire media insists it is. novaramedia.com/2025/06/16/b...
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To be clear: deportations to increase cultural homogeneity is the text book definition of ethnic cleansing. Demands that come even close to this are so far outside any democratic norm and the rule of law. What has happened to a country when this is not condemned in the strongest possible terms?
October 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
To be clear: deportations to increase cultural homogeneity is the text book definition of ethnic cleansing. Demands that come even close to this are so far outside any democratic norm and the rule of law. What has happened to a country when this is not condemned in the strongest possible terms?
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At least 135 mutilated bodies of Palestinians had been held at notorious Israeli jail, say Gaza officials
At least 135 mutilated bodies of Palestinians had been held at notorious Israeli jail, say Gaza officials
Documents indicate they came from Sde Teiman, which already faces allegations of torture and unlawful deaths
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Middle East crisis – live updates
At least 135 mutilated bodies of Palestinians returned by Israel to Gaza had been held in a notorious detention centre already facing allegations of torture and unlawful deaths in custody, officials from Gaza’s health ministry told the Guardian.
The director general of the health ministry, Dr Munir al-Bursh, and the spokesperson for Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, where the bodies are being examined, said a document found inside each body bag indicated the bodies all came from Sde Teiman, a military base in the Negev desert, where, according to photos and testimonies published by the Guardian last year, Palestinian detainees were held in cages, blindfolded and handcuffed, shackled to hospital beds, and forced to wear nappies. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
At least 135 mutilated bodies of Palestinians had been held at notorious Israeli jail, say Gaza officials
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News | Strikes loom at national institutions – @britishlibrary.bsky.social and Tate workers plan walkouts as industrial action continues at National Coal Mining Museum (@ncmme.bsky.social)
@pcsunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk
@pcsunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk
Strikes loom at national institutions - Museums Association
British Library and Tate workers plan walkouts as industrial action continues at National Coal Mining Museum
www.museumsassociation.org
October 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
News | Strikes loom at national institutions – @britishlibrary.bsky.social and Tate workers plan walkouts as industrial action continues at National Coal Mining Museum (@ncmme.bsky.social)
@pcsunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk
@pcsunion.bsky.social @unison.org.uk
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Nigel Farage accuses teachers of "poisoning our kids" on race issues.
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
October 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Nigel Farage accuses teachers of "poisoning our kids" on race issues.
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
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More water bills rises announced today, on top of those already planned.
Privatisation without competition, arguably the worst of both worlds
Privatisation without competition, arguably the worst of both worlds
October 9, 2025 at 8:12 AM
More water bills rises announced today, on top of those already planned.
Privatisation without competition, arguably the worst of both worlds
Privatisation without competition, arguably the worst of both worlds
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October 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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The ZA/UM Workers' Alliance - a new union set up to represent a subset of UK-based employees at the company - discusses how it wants to help staff feel safe and comfortable in their jobs
www.gamesindustry.biz/after-layoff...
www.gamesindustry.biz/after-layoff...
After layoffs, cancellations, and controversy, ZA/UM UK staff unionise as the Workers' Alliance
"We like being here. We want to continue being here. So let's try and get a seat at the table in the big management meetings."
www.gamesindustry.biz
October 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The ZA/UM Workers' Alliance - a new union set up to represent a subset of UK-based employees at the company - discusses how it wants to help staff feel safe and comfortable in their jobs
www.gamesindustry.biz/after-layoff...
www.gamesindustry.biz/after-layoff...
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Here's another policy, see also public ownership of water, where Labour is worse than Reform.
September 26, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Here's another policy, see also public ownership of water, where Labour is worse than Reform.
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I feel like I post about this every year, but it would be useful if the media explained that it is not, in fact, easy to immigrate to this country, to get a national insurance number, to get indefinite leave to remain, to get citizenship. It is, in fact, already very difficult.
September 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I feel like I post about this every year, but it would be useful if the media explained that it is not, in fact, easy to immigrate to this country, to get a national insurance number, to get indefinite leave to remain, to get citizenship. It is, in fact, already very difficult.
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Thousands of Londoners have indefinite leave to remain.
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
Farage vows to scrap indefinite leave to remain, placing thousands at risk of deportation
Reform UK plans to force non-citizens to apply for visas with high salary thresholds and no access to NHS services
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Thousands of Londoners have indefinite leave to remain.
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
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Who owns Britain?
How does privatisation of essentials services like energy & water shape your life?
How does it impact the cost-of-living crisis?
We’ve been digging into the data — what we’ve found will shock you. 🧵
How does privatisation of essentials services like energy & water shape your life?
How does it impact the cost-of-living crisis?
We’ve been digging into the data — what we’ve found will shock you. 🧵
Data Dashboard | Who Owns Britain
An interactive Data Dashboard exploring who owns and profits from Britain’s essential services.
www.common-wealth.org
September 17, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Who owns Britain?
How does privatisation of essentials services like energy & water shape your life?
How does it impact the cost-of-living crisis?
We’ve been digging into the data — what we’ve found will shock you. 🧵
How does privatisation of essentials services like energy & water shape your life?
How does it impact the cost-of-living crisis?
We’ve been digging into the data — what we’ve found will shock you. 🧵
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Hundreds of content moderators are being laid off by TikTok.
Now they're unionising and speaking out.
@cwunews.bsky.social
Now they're unionising and speaking out.
@cwunews.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Hundreds of content moderators are being laid off by TikTok.
Now they're unionising and speaking out.
@cwunews.bsky.social
Now they're unionising and speaking out.
@cwunews.bsky.social
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EXCLUSIVE: @bloomberg.com has obtained more than 100 previously undisclosed emails between UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein from 2005 through 2010 that reveal Mandelson's steadfast support for Epstein after Epstein was charged with sex crimes
🎁 www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
🎁 www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
UK Ambassador Told Epstein ‘I Think the World of You,’ Emails Reveal
Peter Mandelson, the prominent Labour politician who was named British ambassador to the US this year, expressed steadfast support and offered to discuss Epstein’s now-infamous 2008 case with his cont...
www.bloomberg.com
September 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
EXCLUSIVE: @bloomberg.com has obtained more than 100 previously undisclosed emails between UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein from 2005 through 2010 that reveal Mandelson's steadfast support for Epstein after Epstein was charged with sex crimes
🎁 www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
🎁 www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
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Building political capital by appointing Peter Mandelson to a public office
September 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Building political capital by appointing Peter Mandelson to a public office
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Newly released emails from Mandelson to Epstein - “I think the world of you and I feel hopeless and furious about what has happened.
"It just could not happen in Britain... fight for early release and be philosophical about it as much as you can."
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3665359...
"It just could not happen in Britain... fight for early release and be philosophical about it as much as you can."
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3665359...
Epstein’s pal Mandelson COACHED paedo through arrest, leaked emails reveal
PETER Mandelson coached “best pal” Jeffrey Epstein through his “years of torture” over teen sex allegations, leaked emails suggest. While the predator was facing charges in June 2008 over solicitin…
www.thesun.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Newly released emails from Mandelson to Epstein - “I think the world of you and I feel hopeless and furious about what has happened.
"It just could not happen in Britain... fight for early release and be philosophical about it as much as you can."
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3665359...
"It just could not happen in Britain... fight for early release and be philosophical about it as much as you can."
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3665359...
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What's Nigel Farage's problem with solar panels?
September 6, 2025 at 9:21 AM
What's Nigel Farage's problem with solar panels?
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Yes, Peter Mandelson did write in the Epstein book, a multi-page letter with photos. Screenshots in thread.
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September 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Yes, Peter Mandelson did write in the Epstein book, a multi-page letter with photos. Screenshots in thread.
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It’s very curious to compare and contrast the likes of Bob Vylan and Kneecap and the media and politics reaction vs Linehan, it’s weird how free speech works isn’t it
September 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It’s very curious to compare and contrast the likes of Bob Vylan and Kneecap and the media and politics reaction vs Linehan, it’s weird how free speech works isn’t it
When you’ve lost… *checks notes* …The Beano, what next?
August 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
When you’ve lost… *checks notes* …The Beano, what next?
Slow handclap for my local MP.
August 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Slow handclap for my local MP.