Helen Meldrum
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US justice department has released less than 1% of Epstein files, filing reveals
US justice department has released less than 1% of Epstein files, filing reveals
Federal law required majority of documents to be released by 19 December, but only 125,575 pages have been published
The Department of Justice has released less than 1% of the so-called Epstein files, a court filing has revealed, as Democrats step up criticism of the Trump administration’s “lawlessness” for keeping records under seal.
The department conceded that only 12,285 documents, totalling 125,575 pages, relating to the disgraced financier and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein have been published to date, despite a federal law requiring the vast majority to be released by 19 December. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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How's that peace prize working out for ya FIFA
FIFA peace prize to someone who is currently having people carry out extra judicial killings on citizens from other countries
WTF
WTF
January 3, 2026 at 10:34 AM
How's that peace prize working out for ya FIFA
I think we can all agree privatisation of services is a failed experiment
Just a race to the bottom for wages and working conditions, ensuring massive profits for shareholders and CEOs
All outsourcing should be reviewed, preferably from the perspective of those working there...
Just a race to the bottom for wages and working conditions, ensuring massive profits for shareholders and CEOs
All outsourcing should be reviewed, preferably from the perspective of those working there...
📰 UK government should end rail outsourcing ‘racket’, says union
RMT estimates six cleaning, security and catering suppliers made £150m profits last year
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
RMT estimates six cleaning, security and catering suppliers made £150m profits last year
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK government should end rail outsourcing ‘racket’, says union
RMT estimates six cleaning, security and catering suppliers made £150m profits last year
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:21 PM
I think we can all agree privatisation of services is a failed experiment
Just a race to the bottom for wages and working conditions, ensuring massive profits for shareholders and CEOs
All outsourcing should be reviewed, preferably from the perspective of those working there...
Just a race to the bottom for wages and working conditions, ensuring massive profits for shareholders and CEOs
All outsourcing should be reviewed, preferably from the perspective of those working there...
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I'm asking John - and indeed all journalists - as a new year resolution to stop comparisons with a national economy and a household budget.
How many years have to go by until we can have coherent conversations in the media about the economy?
t.co/jIObxTAoeL
How many years have to go by until we can have coherent conversations in the media about the economy?
t.co/jIObxTAoeL
December 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I'm asking John - and indeed all journalists - as a new year resolution to stop comparisons with a national economy and a household budget.
How many years have to go by until we can have coherent conversations in the media about the economy?
t.co/jIObxTAoeL
How many years have to go by until we can have coherent conversations in the media about the economy?
t.co/jIObxTAoeL
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Most of all, keep looking for what brings us together, not what keeps us apart.
Stand up for those who need it, even if it costs you in the short term, because in time, we will all gain from your compassion and courage.
More than ever in 2026, there is never a wrong time to do the right thing.
Stand up for those who need it, even if it costs you in the short term, because in time, we will all gain from your compassion and courage.
More than ever in 2026, there is never a wrong time to do the right thing.
December 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Most of all, keep looking for what brings us together, not what keeps us apart.
Stand up for those who need it, even if it costs you in the short term, because in time, we will all gain from your compassion and courage.
More than ever in 2026, there is never a wrong time to do the right thing.
Stand up for those who need it, even if it costs you in the short term, because in time, we will all gain from your compassion and courage.
More than ever in 2026, there is never a wrong time to do the right thing.
Surprised he hasn't tried to name Christmas after himself yet
The only thing Trump has ever taken his name off of is the Epstein files.
December 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Surprised he hasn't tried to name Christmas after himself yet
Good luck with that defamation claim against the BBC
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Good luck with that defamation claim against the BBC
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Meta has removed or restricted dozens of accounts belonging to abortion access providers, queer groups and reproductive health organizations in the past weeks in what campaigners call one of the “biggest waves of censorship” on its platforms in years.
December 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Meta has removed or restricted dozens of accounts belonging to abortion access providers, queer groups and reproductive health organizations in the past weeks in what campaigners call one of the “biggest waves of censorship” on its platforms in years.
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Today is #HumanRightsDay.
What better day to remind everyone that either we all have human rights, or none of us really do.
What better day to remind everyone that either we all have human rights, or none of us really do.
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: CELEBRATING THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT AND THE ECHR - Liberty
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Today is #HumanRightsDay.
What better day to remind everyone that either we all have human rights, or none of us really do.
What better day to remind everyone that either we all have human rights, or none of us really do.
Reposted by Helen Meldrum
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
Three more British MEPs from Nigel Farage’s bloc are alleged to have “followed the script” given to a colleague who was being bribed by an alleged Russian asset, according to prosecutors, as a police investigation into the affair continues.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has named Jonathan Bullock, Julia Reid and Steven Woolfe, saying they followed the script provided to Nathan Gill by Oleg Voloshyn when giving interviews to 112 Ukraine, a pro-Russian TV channel in March 2019. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
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There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
you.38degrees.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
FIFA peace prize to someone who is currently having people carry out extra judicial killings on citizens from other countries
WTF
WTF
December 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
FIFA peace prize to someone who is currently having people carry out extra judicial killings on citizens from other countries
WTF
WTF
Reposted by Helen Meldrum
An independent taskforce *just* did a huge review of ADHD in England, and the conclusion was that it's "under-recognised, under-diagnosed and under-treated."
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/re...
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/re...
NHS England » Report of the independent ADHD Taskforce: Part 1
April 2025
www.england.nhs.uk
December 4, 2025 at 12:48 AM
An independent taskforce *just* did a huge review of ADHD in England, and the conclusion was that it's "under-recognised, under-diagnosed and under-treated."
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/re...
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/re...
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🔴 BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access to 10+ Labour MPs and minister
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access into heart of Labour government
Ex-Tory MP facilitated meetings with 10+ Labour MPs and met ministers in “cash-for-access operation”
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
🔴 BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access to 10+ Labour MPs and minister
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
It really is mad that they keep posting internal potential disciplinary stuff though too
The Trump administration is abusing the military justice system to target its political opponents. A despicable new low for a group that strives everyday to find the moral bottom.
November 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
It really is mad that they keep posting internal potential disciplinary stuff though too
2,335. Children. Missing.
I can't comprehend this.
I can't comprehend this.
More than 2,000 trafficked children and lone child asylum seekers missing from UK councils’ care
More than 2,000 trafficked children and lone child asylum seekers missing from UK councils’ care
Charities say vulnerable young people are being failed by local authorities, the police and central government
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
2,335. Children. Missing.
I can't comprehend this.
I can't comprehend this.
He can't stand it that an event will be bigger than him
President Trump has repeatedly threatened to pull the World Cup from Democrat-run cities—adding controversy to what should be a boost to tourism.
US Tourism Eyes A World Cup Boon—But Trump’s Threats To Pull Games From Democrat-Run Cities Drives Uncertainty
President Trump has repeatedly threatened to pull the World Cup from Democrat-run cities—adding controversy to what should be a boost to tourism.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
He can't stand it that an event will be bigger than him
Taking another moment to reflect on the absolute scenes of Scotland qualifying for the '26 World Cup last night
Those goals 👀, what a match!
I'll never forget it 🏴
Those goals 👀, what a match!
I'll never forget it 🏴
November 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Taking another moment to reflect on the absolute scenes of Scotland qualifying for the '26 World Cup last night
Those goals 👀, what a match!
I'll never forget it 🏴
Those goals 👀, what a match!
I'll never forget it 🏴
She should be facing calls for her resignation
She appears to be beyond compassion
She appears to be beyond compassion
Mahmood faces calls for compassion and clarity over hardline asylum policies
Mahmood faces calls for compassion and clarity over hardline asylum policies
Home secretary urged to explain statement that asylum admissions will start at ‘a few hundred’ people
Shabana Mahmood is facing demands for compassion and clarity after it emerged that only a “few hundred” asylum seekers would initially be permitted to come to the UK under three new schemes for refugees.
The home secretary had justified a series of hardline policies – such as the deportation of families and the confiscation of assets from claimants – by saying she would also open the “safe and legal” routes for “genuine” claimants. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
She should be facing calls for her resignation
She appears to be beyond compassion
She appears to be beyond compassion
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Imagine looking at Scandinavian models of social democracy from Britain and picking out cruel immigration policies as the big source of inspiration.
November 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Imagine looking at Scandinavian models of social democracy from Britain and picking out cruel immigration policies as the big source of inspiration.
Jesus, just let them work for wages.
Abhorrent for a Labour govt to be advocating for slave labour
Abhorrent for a Labour govt to be advocating for slave labour
HUNDREDS of charities and voluntary organisations have warned the UK Government that they will not comply with plans to force asylum seekers to complete voluntary work ...
300 organisations warn Labour: 'We will not comply with proposed Home Office rules'
HUNDREDS of charities and voluntary organisations have warned the UK Government that they will not comply with plans to force asylum seekers to…
www.thenational.scot
November 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Jesus, just let them work for wages.
Abhorrent for a Labour govt to be advocating for slave labour
Abhorrent for a Labour govt to be advocating for slave labour
Reposted by Helen Meldrum
Many European ships fly under the British flag because UK laws allow companies to employ workers on so-called transit visas, effectively reducing them to little more than illegal labourers.
www.myjoyonline.com/how-migrant-...
www.myjoyonline.com/how-migrant-...
How migrant fishermen followed their catch from Ghana to Denmark -and back - MyJoyOnline
Ghanaian fishermen who migrated to Europe because of overfishing along Ghana’s coastline have found themselves exploited in the European fishing industry.
www.myjoyonline.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Many European ships fly under the British flag because UK laws allow companies to employ workers on so-called transit visas, effectively reducing them to little more than illegal labourers.
www.myjoyonline.com/how-migrant-...
www.myjoyonline.com/how-migrant-...
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SNAP benefits are currently being held hostage by the Trump administration and their fate now lies with the Supreme Court.
Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need food—a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:
Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need food—a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:
The voices of SNAP
Recipients have become political pawns. They explained, in their own words, what Trump withholding funds has been like.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
SNAP benefits are currently being held hostage by the Trump administration and their fate now lies with the Supreme Court.
Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need food—a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:
Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need food—a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:
Absurd country we live in
Jailed UK climate protesters facing conditions reserved for extremists on release
Jailed UK climate protesters facing conditions reserved for extremists on release
Exclusive: Just Stop Oil activist was banned from attending gatherings, including meeting a friend in a cafe, without permission
Environmental protesters are being given licence conditions on release from jail that are supposed to be limited to extremism cases.
Ella Ward, 22, was banned from going to any meetings or gatherings, except for worship, without permission from her probation officer, although the Ministry of Justice dropped the condition after she brought a legal challenge. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Absurd country we live in