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If there’s ever a proper socialist party in the UK that doesn’t think Russia is actually quite nice really, wake me up.
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This is magical
September 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This is magical
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The special will catalogue over 100 of Trump’s lies and falsehoods, with “brief text-based fact-checks, offering viewers the truth behind the tweets, speeches and soundbites.”
Details: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Details: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
September 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The special will catalogue over 100 of Trump’s lies and falsehoods, with “brief text-based fact-checks, offering viewers the truth behind the tweets, speeches and soundbites.”
Details: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Details: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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BBC under fresh pressure over extent of Reform UK coverage
BBC under fresh pressure over extent of Reform UK coverage
Nigel Farage’s party featured in considerably more News at Ten bulletins than Lib Dems over six months, study finds
The BBC has come under renewed pressure over the amount of coverage dedicated to Reform UK after an analysis showed Nigel Farage’s party featured in a quarter of all News At Ten bulletins over six months.
Reform featured in 49 bulletins between January and July this year, whereas the Liberal Democrats – the third party in parliament with 72 MPs – featured in 17.9% of bulletins, with 35 references. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
BBC under fresh pressure over extent of Reform UK coverage
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On the same day in the Telegraph:
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Rayner tax scandal - £40k tax dodge - Statement
Angela Rayner dodges £40,000 stamp duty
Deputy Prime Minister reduces tax bill for Hove flat by declaring it as her main residence
[Photo: Angela Rayner pictured at the weekend in Hove, where she has just bought a flat Credit: Dan Charity/The Sun on Sunday]
Robert Mendick Chief Reporter. Amy Gibbons Political Correspondent
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Money > Property > Second homes
How to avoid tax on your second home
From stamp duty to council tax, shield your wealth from Labour's tightening net
[Photo of houses around a bay - Areas such as Cornwall have added a premium to council tax bills for second homes Credit: iStockphoto]
Fran Ivens Senior Money Writer
29 August 2025 1:21pm BST](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2kf2qj56o2vq7jfaq4x4ogp6/bafkreieuwgc2vsmyfcctmf4cnpcqckij2pqdk2gmzajpnihrsqyqmzyr5e@jpeg)
September 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
On the same day in the Telegraph:
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In Scotland, preparations continue for Trump’s arrival on Friday. 👏
July 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In Scotland, preparations continue for Trump’s arrival on Friday. 👏
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TV tonight: inside Donald Trump’s relationship with Vladimir Putin
TV tonight: inside Donald Trump’s relationship with Vladimir Putin
Former US intelligence officials and White House insiders speak out in an explosive Dispatches investigation. Plus: rude and ridiculous comedy Such Brave Girls concludes. Here’s what to watch this evening
www.theguardian.com
July 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
TV tonight: inside Donald Trump’s relationship with Vladimir Putin
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Sent to me by a Canadian friend.
Many in our country are in crisis with nowhere to turn.
Let's keep sharing this in the hopes this number rescues them.
Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada!
Many in our country are in crisis with nowhere to turn.
Let's keep sharing this in the hopes this number rescues them.
Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada!
June 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Sent to me by a Canadian friend.
Many in our country are in crisis with nowhere to turn.
Let's keep sharing this in the hopes this number rescues them.
Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada!
Many in our country are in crisis with nowhere to turn.
Let's keep sharing this in the hopes this number rescues them.
Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada!
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it's kind of wild that tottenham hotspur threw a bigger parade than the us military
June 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM
it's kind of wild that tottenham hotspur threw a bigger parade than the us military
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Private Eye. Published last week. @privateeyenews.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Private Eye. Published last week. @privateeyenews.bsky.social
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Trump, who is set to accept a $400M floating palace airplane from Qatar, tweeted this about Obama in 2012:
May 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Trump, who is set to accept a $400M floating palace airplane from Qatar, tweeted this about Obama in 2012:
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Trump disdains conservatism. His governing philosophy is absolute power | Sidney Blumenthal
Trump disdains conservatism. His governing philosophy is absolute power | Sidney Blumenthal
The president’s clashes with the judiciary over immigration have launched a constitutional crisis. We’re headed toward a collision
www.theguardian.com
April 28, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Trump disdains conservatism. His governing philosophy is absolute power | Sidney Blumenthal
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One MP said "Parliament has nothing to learn from a serial liar, cheat, womaniser and bankrupt. We don’t need Trump to lecture and dictate his unilateral terms to our elected representatives." 👇
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Keir Starmer faces Labour revolt if Donald Trump addresses parliament during 'stupid' state visit
Labour MPs have warned Keir Starmer he'll be hit with an explosive revolt if he requests Donald Trump to address parliament during his state visit.
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April 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
One MP said "Parliament has nothing to learn from a serial liar, cheat, womaniser and bankrupt. We don’t need Trump to lecture and dictate his unilateral terms to our elected representatives." 👇
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If Donald Trump lands on British soil, we must defy his presence like never before.
We must also fight Trumpism & all it represents around the world. Fight oligarchy, fight for Palestine, Ukraine, the planet, trans rights..
Follow @ukstoptrump.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
We must also fight Trumpism & all it represents around the world. Fight oligarchy, fight for Palestine, Ukraine, the planet, trans rights..
Follow @ukstoptrump.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Donald Trump ‘expecting to make second state visit to UK in September’
US president and first lady received invitation in February from King Charles for unprecedented repeat trip
www.theguardian.com
April 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM
If Donald Trump lands on British soil, we must defy his presence like never before.
We must also fight Trumpism & all it represents around the world. Fight oligarchy, fight for Palestine, Ukraine, the planet, trans rights..
Follow @ukstoptrump.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
We must also fight Trumpism & all it represents around the world. Fight oligarchy, fight for Palestine, Ukraine, the planet, trans rights..
Follow @ukstoptrump.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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This funny 'American Pie' parody bites hard — from a comedy show that went out a few days ago in the UK
April 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This funny 'American Pie' parody bites hard — from a comedy show that went out a few days ago in the UK
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John Lithgow, "It's not always easy to welcome an American"
"At this particular moment is probably a bit more complicated than usual"
"But for me, me, from Mary, from all of our countrymen and countrywomen, I want to assure you that the special relationship is firmly in tact"
"At this particular moment is probably a bit more complicated than usual"
"But for me, me, from Mary, from all of our countrymen and countrywomen, I want to assure you that the special relationship is firmly in tact"
April 6, 2025 at 9:50 PM
John Lithgow, "It's not always easy to welcome an American"
"At this particular moment is probably a bit more complicated than usual"
"But for me, me, from Mary, from all of our countrymen and countrywomen, I want to assure you that the special relationship is firmly in tact"
"At this particular moment is probably a bit more complicated than usual"
"But for me, me, from Mary, from all of our countrymen and countrywomen, I want to assure you that the special relationship is firmly in tact"
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The BBC's coverage of today's "Hands Off" protests. www.bbc.com/news/article...
'Hands Off': Anti-Trump protests gather in cities across the US
Thousands of protesters have gathered for the most visible opposition movement of Trump's second term.
www.bbc.com
April 6, 2025 at 4:14 AM
The BBC's coverage of today's "Hands Off" protests. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Friends,
‼️Please help spread important topic far&wide:
A coalition of prominent faith leaders sent a letter to President Trump&Secretary of State Rubio,urging them to make the safe return of the almost 20,000 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia a precondition of any ceasefire or peace agreement
‼️Please help spread important topic far&wide:
A coalition of prominent faith leaders sent a letter to President Trump&Secretary of State Rubio,urging them to make the safe return of the almost 20,000 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia a precondition of any ceasefire or peace agreement
April 4, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Friends,
‼️Please help spread important topic far&wide:
A coalition of prominent faith leaders sent a letter to President Trump&Secretary of State Rubio,urging them to make the safe return of the almost 20,000 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia a precondition of any ceasefire or peace agreement
‼️Please help spread important topic far&wide:
A coalition of prominent faith leaders sent a letter to President Trump&Secretary of State Rubio,urging them to make the safe return of the almost 20,000 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia a precondition of any ceasefire or peace agreement
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Defence Ministry: Shoreline defence force Gentoo’s prepare mortars. Our Navy Seals conduct clandestine training, and teach tactical camouflage and concealment to juveniles. We stand ready. Flippers Up.
April 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Defence Ministry: Shoreline defence force Gentoo’s prepare mortars. Our Navy Seals conduct clandestine training, and teach tactical camouflage and concealment to juveniles. We stand ready. Flippers Up.
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unprecedented protests this morning on heard and macdonald islands, as the population rises up against trump imposition of 10% across the board tariffs.
April 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
unprecedented protests this morning on heard and macdonald islands, as the population rises up against trump imposition of 10% across the board tariffs.
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'I haven't seen the programme but I read a precis by X user @HitlerFelcher69...'
Here comes Kemi Badenoch, with her considered view on the day's talking point!
a pink clown wearing a yellow bow tie is behind bars
ALT: a pink clown wearing a yellow bow tie is behind bars
media.tenor.com
April 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
'I haven't seen the programme but I read a precis by X user @HitlerFelcher69...'
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Simon Tisdall's final column for the Observer has a powerful message for Britain. Well worth taking a moment out of your Sunday to read:
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Britain has been paying a high price for Uncle Sam’s craziness. It’s time to turn to Europe | Simon Tisdall | Simon Tisdall
In his final column, the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator says America under Trump is not the first time it has caused trouble for allies
www.theguardian.com
March 30, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Simon Tisdall's final column for the Observer has a powerful message for Britain. Well worth taking a moment out of your Sunday to read:
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Blimey. One of Nigel Farage's biggest donors, and the owner of 55 Tufton Street, is helping the Russian military effort www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/w...
March 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Blimey. One of Nigel Farage's biggest donors, and the owner of 55 Tufton Street, is helping the Russian military effort www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/w...
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