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This letter to #KeirStarmer from Isabella, a Harrods abuse survivor, attracted the attention of the mainstream media, and she was interviewed by Sarah Montague on BBC Radio Four's World at One. She has written a series of articles for @sussexbylines.co.uk on the survivors' struggle to obtain justice
Keir Starmer – how dare you speak about justice?
A letter to Keir Starmer from a Harrods abuse survivor
sussexbylines.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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one of my strongest beliefs is that we're in our situation right now bc some of the most prominent talking heads (e.g. joe rogan, andrew schulz) are learning about politics in their 40s and 50s, instead of their teens and early 20s, and we have to go along for the ride as they learn basic things
February 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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The death of Twitter, beautifully articulated by the legendary Stewart Lee.

Catch this full episode of The Trawl anywhere you get your pods ✌🏾
February 3, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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❗️📽️ NEW VIDEO

"WHO'S PAYING FOR YOUR LUNCH?"

We asked UK politicians why they went to a Labour Friends of Israel lunch

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TgN...
Labour MPs caught attending Israel lobby lunch
YouTube video by Declassified UK
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January 9, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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‘A hell of a lot of fun!’ Your favourite podcasts of 2025
‘A hell of a lot of fun!’ Your favourite podcasts of 2025
True crime, AI, romantasy and strange stories from a small Welsh town are among your picks of the best podcasts of the year
www.theguardian.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Difficult to imagine why media companies owned by multi millionaires and billionaires have been so keen to promote false stories about wealth taxes.

Let's stop this nonsense.

Tax the rich.

taxjustice.net/press/millio...
Millionaire exodus did not occur, study reveals - Tax Justice Network
The number of millionaires widely reported in the news to be leaving countries in "exodus" represented near-0% of all millionaires.
taxjustice.net
June 10, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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The Israeli defense minister is openly threatening the life of GretaThunberg and other unarmed peace activists on an aid ship.

Where the f**k are the world’s leaders? The world’s media?
June 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Study begun pre-COVID finds remote work increased sleep by 1/2 hr/night, decreased commute by 4.5 hr/week replaced with work, family & leisure and led to healthier eating. Remote and hybrid employees report higher job satisfaction and well-being. farmingdale-observer.com/2025/05/16/s...
Scientists have been studying remote work for four years and have reached a very clear conclusion: "Working from home makes us happier."
An Australian study, conducted over four years and starting before the pandemic, has come up with some enlightening conclusions about the impact of working from home. The researchers are unequivocal: ...
farmingdale-observer.com
May 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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If you don't like his principles, he has others, as he shows you time and time and time again. www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Keir Starmer no longer believes trans women are women, says No 10 at briefing – UK politics live
Prime minister’s spokesperson says supreme court has set out the position on women and trans people should be treated ‘with dignity and respect’
www.theguardian.com
April 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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I'm sorry but this is complete b*****ks. You can already change the address on your driving license online
December 8, 2024 at 7:59 PM
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For anyone looking for alternatives to read during the Guardian & Observer boycott, we made a starter pack go.bsky.app/HgihroU
December 4, 2024 at 7:23 AM
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The current law on assisted dying needs to be reformed, but this bill is not the solution
Assisted dying bill would create the worst thought-out legal framework anywhere in the world
The current law on assisted dying needs to be reformed, but this bill is not the solution
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 6:34 PM