Richard Coates
@gringoperuano.bsky.social
NOT a : 1 Christian, Muslim, Jew 2: NOT a not proud dad/grand-dad (Pappi) 3: NOT a not dog lover 4: etc 😎 BUT I am - a concerned UK citizen 💋 BE INFORMED 👍
https://youtu.be/_L2-1sXJlQ0?si=5gqAR1lb4Bs4GOpv
https://youtu.be/_L2-1sXJlQ0?si=5gqAR1lb4Bs4GOpv
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The reason your energy bills are so high and more volatile than they should be? It’s because the global price of gas sets the price of all our green energy in the UK – its madness.
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The reason your energy bills are so high and more volatile than they should be? It’s because the global price of gas sets the price of all our green energy in the UK – its madness.
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FFS 😡😡😡
"UK pub and hotel group JD Wetherspoon is using Ireland as a springboard for its expansion into mainland Europe to avoid Brexit-induced red tape. The group's founder and chairman Tim Martin was a strong advocate for Brexit."
"UK pub and hotel group JD Wetherspoon is using Ireland as a springboard for its expansion into mainland Europe to avoid Brexit-induced red tape. The group's founder and chairman Tim Martin was a strong advocate for Brexit."
Wetherspoon uses Ireland to skirt Brexit red tape for EU expansion
UK pub and hotel group JD Wetherspoon – whose founder campaigned for the UK to leave the EU – is using Ireland as a springboard for its expansion into mainland Europe to avoid Brexit-induced red tape...
m.independent.ie
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
FFS 😡😡😡
"UK pub and hotel group JD Wetherspoon is using Ireland as a springboard for its expansion into mainland Europe to avoid Brexit-induced red tape. The group's founder and chairman Tim Martin was a strong advocate for Brexit."
"UK pub and hotel group JD Wetherspoon is using Ireland as a springboard for its expansion into mainland Europe to avoid Brexit-induced red tape. The group's founder and chairman Tim Martin was a strong advocate for Brexit."
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Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
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The former leader of Reform UK in Wales agreed to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament for cash using codewords such as “promised x-mas gifts” and “postcards”, a court has heard
Ex-Reform leader in Wales made pro-Russian statements for cash, court hears
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales agreed to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament for cash using codewords such as “promised x-mas gifts” and “postcards”, a court has heard. Nat...
nation.cymru
November 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales agreed to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament for cash using codewords such as “promised x-mas gifts” and “postcards”, a court has heard
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Yesterday Labour won the by-election in the South Bank ward of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council.
…beating Reform UK by just 24 votes.
…beating Reform UK by just 24 votes.
Labour wins South Bank by-election
Sue Jeffrey, a well known local Labour figure, beat Reform UK by a whisker
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Yesterday Labour won the by-election in the South Bank ward of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council.
…beating Reform UK by just 24 votes.
…beating Reform UK by just 24 votes.
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This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
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JD Vance texted Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, demanding that he hire a right-wing journalist to run the Washington Post’s political team.
Vance Urged Bezos to Make the Washington Post Even More MAGA
The vice president had a text exchange with the billionaire Amazon founder.
trib.al
November 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
JD Vance texted Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, demanding that he hire a right-wing journalist to run the Washington Post’s political team.
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Something tells me Shabana Mahmood was told to go nuclear on immigration, but hasn't thought through the consequences
And I am willing to bet nothing was done to consult experts or the civil service as to the unintended consequences
Because, you know, experts just get in the way
And I am willing to bet nothing was done to consult experts or the civil service as to the unintended consequences
Because, you know, experts just get in the way
Up to 50,000 nurses could quit UK over immigration plans, survey suggests
Exclusive: union leaders say proposed changes are immoral and could threaten patient safety if there is staff exodus
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Something tells me Shabana Mahmood was told to go nuclear on immigration, but hasn't thought through the consequences
And I am willing to bet nothing was done to consult experts or the civil service as to the unintended consequences
Because, you know, experts just get in the way
And I am willing to bet nothing was done to consult experts or the civil service as to the unintended consequences
Because, you know, experts just get in the way
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Just realised this is referring to a church in North Carolina and not the Welsh singer
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Just realised this is referring to a church in North Carolina and not the Welsh singer
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Tierra Walker died because she could not get an abortion in Texas to treat her severe preeclampsia.
This is what Republicans have wrought with their anti-abortion crusade.
But let’s be clear: Abortion bans aren’t pro-life. They’re pro-control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN3oLwO0OEE
This is what Republicans have wrought with their anti-abortion crusade.
But let’s be clear: Abortion bans aren’t pro-life. They’re pro-control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN3oLwO0OEE
Why Abortion Bans Aren’t Pro-Life | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Tierra Walker died because she could not get an abortion in Texas to treat her severe preeclampsia.
This is what Republicans have wrought with their anti-abortion crusade.
But let’s be clear: Abortion bans aren’t pro-life. They’re pro-control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN3oLwO0OEE
This is what Republicans have wrought with their anti-abortion crusade.
But let’s be clear: Abortion bans aren’t pro-life. They’re pro-control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN3oLwO0OEE
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In Ternopil the number of wounded has risen to 92, including 18 children. Authorities also confirm 25 killed. Emergency crews are still working at the site as rescue operations continue through the night.
November 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
In Ternopil the number of wounded has risen to 92, including 18 children. Authorities also confirm 25 killed. Emergency crews are still working at the site as rescue operations continue through the night.
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after gushing over MBS, Trump says of Erdogan, "He's a friend of ours. We've gotta take care of our friends."
November 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
after gushing over MBS, Trump says of Erdogan, "He's a friend of ours. We've gotta take care of our friends."
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When Epstein wasn't abusing young girls and sex trafficking he kept himself busy assisting Israel's arms, surveillance and espionage efforts
www.dropsitenews.com/s/epstein-an...
www.dropsitenews.com/s/epstein-an...
Epstein and Israel | Drop Site News | Substack
Drop Site's exclusive series on Jeffrey Epstein’s role in Israeli intelligence operations. Click to read Drop Site News, a Substack publication with hundreds of thousands of subscribers.
www.dropsitenews.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
When Epstein wasn't abusing young girls and sex trafficking he kept himself busy assisting Israel's arms, surveillance and espionage efforts
www.dropsitenews.com/s/epstein-an...
www.dropsitenews.com/s/epstein-an...
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We are helping the Bureau for Investigative Journalism and Spotlight on Corruption to defend the right of journalists to report on what looks like professional misconduct by solicitor Christopher Hutchings, a partner at London law firm Hamlins LLP. goodlaw.social/7bwd
Public shut out of prosecution of solicitor over attempted ‘blackmail’ | Good Law Project
We’re helping leading civil society organisations fight to protect the right to report on alleged wrongdoing within the legal profession.
goodlaw.social
November 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We are helping the Bureau for Investigative Journalism and Spotlight on Corruption to defend the right of journalists to report on what looks like professional misconduct by solicitor Christopher Hutchings, a partner at London law firm Hamlins LLP. goodlaw.social/7bwd
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Whether you agree with everything in this lengthy report and analysis or not, I think you will agree that the perspective offered here is not one found anywhere else.
Historical, contextualized, sourced, based on years of patterns and metajournalism rather than merely reacting to a sudden surprise.
Historical, contextualized, sourced, based on years of patterns and metajournalism rather than merely reacting to a sudden surprise.
Donald Trump’s Supposed Reversal on the Epstein Files Is Not What It Appears to Be
The president has instructed members of his party in the House of Representatives and Senate to vote for the release of the Epstein Files. But that’s only where the story begins—it gets much weirder.
sethabramson.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Whether you agree with everything in this lengthy report and analysis or not, I think you will agree that the perspective offered here is not one found anywhere else.
Historical, contextualized, sourced, based on years of patterns and metajournalism rather than merely reacting to a sudden surprise.
Historical, contextualized, sourced, based on years of patterns and metajournalism rather than merely reacting to a sudden surprise.
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An Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon kills 11 people, the Lebanese health ministry says.
Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 11 people, Lebanese ministry says
State media and the Health Ministry in Lebanon say that an Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon has killed 11 people and wounded four.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
An Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon kills 11 people, the Lebanese health ministry says.
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It is the hectoring tone, the “jeering quality”, in Nigel Farage’s voice today that brings it all back for Peter Ettedgui. “He would sidle up to me and growl: ‘Hitler was right,’ or ‘Gas them,’ sometimes adding a long hiss to simulate the sound of the gas showers“
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
It is the hectoring tone, the “jeering quality”, in Nigel Farage’s voice today that brings it all back for Peter Ettedgui. “He would sidle up to me and growl: ‘Hitler was right,’ or ‘Gas them,’ sometimes adding a long hiss to simulate the sound of the gas showers“
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
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Trump has granted clemency to more than a dozen people his own Justice Department prosecuted during his first term.
The through line? Their lawyers are connected to Trump — or they have proved their loyalty to him.
It’s all part of Trump’s pardon scheme. Watch:
The through line? Their lawyers are connected to Trump — or they have proved their loyalty to him.
It’s all part of Trump’s pardon scheme. Watch:
Trump’s Pay-to-Pardon Scheme
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Trump has granted clemency to more than a dozen people his own Justice Department prosecuted during his first term.
The through line? Their lawyers are connected to Trump — or they have proved their loyalty to him.
It’s all part of Trump’s pardon scheme. Watch:
The through line? Their lawyers are connected to Trump — or they have proved their loyalty to him.
It’s all part of Trump’s pardon scheme. Watch:
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États-Unis : la Chambre des représentants vote pour la divulgation des dossiers Epstein
États-Unis : la Chambre des représentants vote pour la divulgation des dossiers Epstein
Le projet de loi doit maintenant être soumis au vote du Sénat avant d'être présenté à Donald Trump pour approbation finale.
fr.euronews.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
États-Unis : la Chambre des représentants vote pour la divulgation des dossiers Epstein
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These are the voters that Labour strategists have made very clear over a long period of time that they don't want any more, and it's a message that has now been heard
I've been out canvassing quite a lot in London lately. Labour's vote has absolutely evaporated.... it is quite extraordinary to go to places where Labour were on 50-60% of the vote at the last locals and find nobody, or virtually nobody, supporting them.
The phrase 'I voted Labour last time, but...
The phrase 'I voted Labour last time, but...
November 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
These are the voters that Labour strategists have made very clear over a long period of time that they don't want any more, and it's a message that has now been heard
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Palestinians in Gaza systematically subjected to horrific rape and sexual abuse by Israelis, reveals report
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Palestinians in Gaza systematically subjected to horrific rape and sexual abuse by Israelis, reveals report
"I wished for death every moment."
open.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Palestinians in Gaza systematically subjected to horrific rape and sexual abuse by Israelis, reveals report
open.substack.com/pub/palestin...
open.substack.com/pub/palestin...
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This report is absolutely shocking.
A barbaric & dystopian system enjoys almost total impunity for killing and mistreating Palestinians in detention. No trial, nothing, just taken for being Palestinian.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
A barbaric & dystopian system enjoys almost total impunity for killing and mistreating Palestinians in detention. No trial, nothing, just taken for being Palestinian.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
At least 98 Palestinians have died in custody since October 2023, Israeli data shows
Exclusive: Real toll likely substantially higher as hundreds of detainees from Gaza are missing, says NGO Physicians for Human Rights - Israel
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
This report is absolutely shocking.
A barbaric & dystopian system enjoys almost total impunity for killing and mistreating Palestinians in detention. No trial, nothing, just taken for being Palestinian.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
A barbaric & dystopian system enjoys almost total impunity for killing and mistreating Palestinians in detention. No trial, nothing, just taken for being Palestinian.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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Nazi Germans didn’t think of Hitler as a dictator.
Hitler convinced them that he was the Messiah, and God had sent him to make Germany great again.
German Nazis worshipped Hitler the same way MAGA Nazis worship Trump.
And for exactly the same reasons.
Hitler convinced them that he was the Messiah, and God had sent him to make Germany great again.
German Nazis worshipped Hitler the same way MAGA Nazis worship Trump.
And for exactly the same reasons.
Nazi Germans didn’t think of Hitler as a dictator.
Hitler convinced them that he was the Messiah, and God had sent him to make Germany great again.
www.fascism.link
November 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Nazi Germans didn’t think of Hitler as a dictator.
Hitler convinced them that he was the Messiah, and God had sent him to make Germany great again.
German Nazis worshipped Hitler the same way MAGA Nazis worship Trump.
And for exactly the same reasons.
Hitler convinced them that he was the Messiah, and God had sent him to make Germany great again.
German Nazis worshipped Hitler the same way MAGA Nazis worship Trump.
And for exactly the same reasons.