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“Focusing on extreme events…prevents us from interrogating the wider process of mainstreaming, which takes more mundane forms and has a much deeper impact on our public discourse and democracy. It also downplays the role played by the mainstream media and politicians in the process of mainstreaming”
If Farage had not acted like this as a teenager or if he apologised, would that mean the politics he has helped mainstream for decades are now acceptable?
While Farage must be called out for these horrible allegations, the issue is far deeper than this or him
theconversation.com/nigel-farage...
While Farage must be called out for these horrible allegations, the issue is far deeper than this or him
theconversation.com/nigel-farage...
Nigel Farage’s alleged teenage comments are a distraction from the damage of his politics
Reports of such appalling behaviour – and Farage’s reaction – give us an insight into the leader of the UK’s rising far-right party.
theconversation.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
“Focusing on extreme events…prevents us from interrogating the wider process of mainstreaming, which takes more mundane forms and has a much deeper impact on our public discourse and democracy. It also downplays the role played by the mainstream media and politicians in the process of mainstreaming”
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At some point, for the love of God, will someone ANYONE at long last take the council funding crisis seriously?!?
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books
Survey finds 60% of key cities councils are planning to sell assets to meet costs of adult and children’s social care
English councils are planning to sell social clubs, sports centres and shopping arcades as they bet on a fire sale of assets to balance the books, according to a survey of local authorities.
The key cities group of councils, which represents second-tier cities in England, said 60% of councils were planning to sell assets to meet the escalating costs of adult and children’s social care. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
At some point, for the love of God, will someone ANYONE at long last take the council funding crisis seriously?!?
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
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It’s 12 November, so it’s time to mark the 55th anniversary of the exploding whale of Oregon, an attempt to clear a cetacean carcass from a beach which prompted one reporter to say “The blast blasted blubber beyond all believable bounds”
November 12, 2025 at 9:58 AM
It’s 12 November, so it’s time to mark the 55th anniversary of the exploding whale of Oregon, an attempt to clear a cetacean carcass from a beach which prompted one reporter to say “The blast blasted blubber beyond all believable bounds”
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‘Party given endless airtime and never held to account influencing politics,’ says member of the media who gives that party endless airtime and never holds them to account
July 10, 2025 at 8:02 AM
‘Party given endless airtime and never held to account influencing politics,’ says member of the media who gives that party endless airtime and never holds them to account
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#Arteta: timing is everything in winning trophies. Last season PSG scored zero goals when losing to Dortmund in the seni final and we scored one tonight. So we have 1 champions league trophy
May 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
#Arteta: timing is everything in winning trophies. Last season PSG scored zero goals when losing to Dortmund in the seni final and we scored one tonight. So we have 1 champions league trophy
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Early in the season, Liverpool rode their luck a bit and got the best results that maybe weren't always that deserved.
I have some bad news...
They are getting better.
They turned early-season defensive stability into MASSIVE shot dominance recently.
I have some bad news...
They are getting better.
They turned early-season defensive stability into MASSIVE shot dominance recently.
January 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Early in the season, Liverpool rode their luck a bit and got the best results that maybe weren't always that deserved.
I have some bad news...
They are getting better.
They turned early-season defensive stability into MASSIVE shot dominance recently.
I have some bad news...
They are getting better.
They turned early-season defensive stability into MASSIVE shot dominance recently.