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A strong, unified Europe is needed to stand up for liberal values in an era of “imperial ambitions and imperial wars” says @theguardian.com - they’re right!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the future of the EU: in search of a braver, bolder vision for a new era | Editorial
Editorial: The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, is right about the challenges Brussels faces. Far more ambition is required if they are to be met
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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This government could have taken on the super-rich to tackle inequality.

They chose to fan the flames of racism and embolden the far-right instead.

Our country needs a change in direction, now.

It’s time for a real alternative that redistributes wealth, ownership and power.
September 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Amazon, which we all use, and whose owner just had a £50m wedding in Venice, paid no tax on the UK last year.

If there was only some place we could go to fill the shortfall in public spending.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
No 10 climbs down over welfare bill in move to win over Labour rebels
Compromises include exempting those currently receiving disability benefits and increasing health element of universal credit in line with inflation
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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The Freedom Flotilla sailing toward Gaza is not just carrying life-saving aid. It is carrying solidarity, hope and our shared humanity.
June 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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The Israeli government is perpetrating war crimes in Gaza and the UK is complicit. I joined the Red Line for Palestine around Parliament today, calling on the government to enact a full arms embargo and sanctions on Israel now. #StopArmingIsrael @pscupdates.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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No money for people with disabilities. No money for the elderly. No money for children in poverty.

Always money for war.
June 3, 2025 at 7:26 AM