@philirving.bsky.social
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By eroding trial by jury, the government is cementing its legacy as a bulldozer of our human rights.
This is the behaviour of authoritarian regimes!
The right to a jury trial is a fundamental tenet of democracy. We cannot let it be destroyed.
This is the behaviour of authoritarian regimes!
The right to a jury trial is a fundamental tenet of democracy. We cannot let it be destroyed.
December 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
By eroding trial by jury, the government is cementing its legacy as a bulldozer of our human rights.
This is the behaviour of authoritarian regimes!
The right to a jury trial is a fundamental tenet of democracy. We cannot let it be destroyed.
This is the behaviour of authoritarian regimes!
The right to a jury trial is a fundamental tenet of democracy. We cannot let it be destroyed.
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I am sickened by the relentless demonisation of refugees.
No refugee underfunded a school.
No refugee closed a hospital.
No refugee took away support from the sick and disabled.
We need solutions not scapegoats. Stop blaming refugees and tax the rich instead!
No refugee underfunded a school.
No refugee closed a hospital.
No refugee took away support from the sick and disabled.
We need solutions not scapegoats. Stop blaming refugees and tax the rich instead!
August 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I am sickened by the relentless demonisation of refugees.
No refugee underfunded a school.
No refugee closed a hospital.
No refugee took away support from the sick and disabled.
We need solutions not scapegoats. Stop blaming refugees and tax the rich instead!
No refugee underfunded a school.
No refugee closed a hospital.
No refugee took away support from the sick and disabled.
We need solutions not scapegoats. Stop blaming refugees and tax the rich instead!
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Just received news that 27 people have been arrested in Parliament Square under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action".
This is real police state behaviour.
This is real police state behaviour.
July 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Just received news that 27 people have been arrested in Parliament Square under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action".
This is real police state behaviour.
This is real police state behaviour.
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28 years ago today:
The sort of scenes no one (absolutely everyone) likes to see at Saltergate.
Bring yer dinner.
The sort of scenes no one (absolutely everyone) likes to see at Saltergate.
Bring yer dinner.
February 22, 2025 at 9:12 AM
28 years ago today:
The sort of scenes no one (absolutely everyone) likes to see at Saltergate.
Bring yer dinner.
The sort of scenes no one (absolutely everyone) likes to see at Saltergate.
Bring yer dinner.
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On Andy Hinchcliffe’s birthday, a chance to remember this goal at QPR.
So much to appreciate here. Not least the kit, the whip on the free-kick, and the glorious state of that Loftus Road playing surface.
Just look at it. Like a fucking snooker table.
So much to appreciate here. Not least the kit, the whip on the free-kick, and the glorious state of that Loftus Road playing surface.
Just look at it. Like a fucking snooker table.
February 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
On Andy Hinchcliffe’s birthday, a chance to remember this goal at QPR.
So much to appreciate here. Not least the kit, the whip on the free-kick, and the glorious state of that Loftus Road playing surface.
Just look at it. Like a fucking snooker table.
So much to appreciate here. Not least the kit, the whip on the free-kick, and the glorious state of that Loftus Road playing surface.
Just look at it. Like a fucking snooker table.
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The President of the United States welcome a leader wanted by the ICC and officially endorsed ethnic cleansing.
Now would be a good time for our government to defend international law.
If they won’t say it, we will: Palestinians aren’t going anywhere.
Now would be a good time for our government to defend international law.
If they won’t say it, we will: Palestinians aren’t going anywhere.
February 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The President of the United States welcome a leader wanted by the ICC and officially endorsed ethnic cleansing.
Now would be a good time for our government to defend international law.
If they won’t say it, we will: Palestinians aren’t going anywhere.
Now would be a good time for our government to defend international law.
If they won’t say it, we will: Palestinians aren’t going anywhere.
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“If you look back to the Brexit vote..people in many parts of the country voted for Brexit in large part because they wanted to see a fall in net migration. Since then it’s more than trippled”
Pat McFadden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Pat McFadden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
December 1, 2024 at 9:52 AM
“If you look back to the Brexit vote..people in many parts of the country voted for Brexit in large part because they wanted to see a fall in net migration. Since then it’s more than trippled”
Pat McFadden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Pat McFadden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
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Keir Starmer. What first attracted you to not call a General Election 5 months into a 5 year term even though 3 million sore losers typed their name in to their phones?
November 30, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Keir Starmer. What first attracted you to not call a General Election 5 months into a 5 year term even though 3 million sore losers typed their name in to their phones?
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First hit of the season ✅️
a soccer player wearing a red adidas jersey
ALT: a soccer player wearing a red adidas jersey
media.tenor.com
November 23, 2024 at 9:29 AM
First hit of the season ✅️
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Excessive legal threats (Slapps) used to silence those who tried to expose the Post Office Horizon scandal and allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed should be outlawed, a cross-party group of MPs have said
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Slapps used to silence whistleblowers should be outlawed, says group of MPs
Cross-party group cites legal threats used to hide Post Office Horizon scandal and allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Excessive legal threats (Slapps) used to silence those who tried to expose the Post Office Horizon scandal and allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed should be outlawed, a cross-party group of MPs have said
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
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BREAKING:
“That's not a matter for me as home secretary"
says Yvette Cooper when asked if Israeli PM Netanyahu would be arrested if he was to come to the UK following the arrest warrant from the ICC
“That's not a matter for me as home secretary"
says Yvette Cooper when asked if Israeli PM Netanyahu would be arrested if he was to come to the UK following the arrest warrant from the ICC
November 22, 2024 at 7:33 AM
BREAKING:
“That's not a matter for me as home secretary"
says Yvette Cooper when asked if Israeli PM Netanyahu would be arrested if he was to come to the UK following the arrest warrant from the ICC
“That's not a matter for me as home secretary"
says Yvette Cooper when asked if Israeli PM Netanyahu would be arrested if he was to come to the UK following the arrest warrant from the ICC
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Wow. According to this image it looks like nurses - whose real-terms pay has declined by at least 20% since 2010 are responsible for driving up UK borrowing. Thanks for clearing that up BBCNews
November 22, 2024 at 6:01 AM
Wow. According to this image it looks like nurses - whose real-terms pay has declined by at least 20% since 2010 are responsible for driving up UK borrowing. Thanks for clearing that up BBCNews
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🚨THIS WEEKEND please join me & the British Heart Foundation in inspiring the nation to learn LIFE SAVING CPR❤️🙏
450,000 people have now engaged with the FREE online training course to learn CPR in JUST 15 MINUTES!
Lets be ready👇
www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-...
450,000 people have now engaged with the FREE online training course to learn CPR in JUST 15 MINUTES!
Lets be ready👇
www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-...
November 22, 2024 at 7:59 AM
🚨THIS WEEKEND please join me & the British Heart Foundation in inspiring the nation to learn LIFE SAVING CPR❤️🙏
450,000 people have now engaged with the FREE online training course to learn CPR in JUST 15 MINUTES!
Lets be ready👇
www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-...
450,000 people have now engaged with the FREE online training course to learn CPR in JUST 15 MINUTES!
Lets be ready👇
www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-...
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Wow. Imagine the shock for the Daily Mail when it finds out Tory plans were for fines of £5k - later reduced to £3k - for each missed heat pump sale. What Ed Miliband has done is to reduce that to £500. As @torstenbell.bsky.social says today Headline should read “Miliband slashes Tory boiler tax”
November 22, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Wow. Imagine the shock for the Daily Mail when it finds out Tory plans were for fines of £5k - later reduced to £3k - for each missed heat pump sale. What Ed Miliband has done is to reduce that to £500. As @torstenbell.bsky.social says today Headline should read “Miliband slashes Tory boiler tax”
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A lot of talk again about need for economic growth but no mention that the OBR report the government is quoting from says Brexit is on course to cut UK trade by a staggering 15% - a huge reduction in the country’s potential economic performance. I’m sure Sundays politics shows will be all over it
In a significant Intervention Bank of England governor said this week that Brexit has undermined the UK economy. @skynews.com.web.brid.gy didn’t think that was important enough to raise with the Government Minister this morning. I disagree. If you do too share this report
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
The Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined the UK economy. Hold onto your seats..
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
November 22, 2024 at 8:26 AM
A lot of talk again about need for economic growth but no mention that the OBR report the government is quoting from says Brexit is on course to cut UK trade by a staggering 15% - a huge reduction in the country’s potential economic performance. I’m sure Sundays politics shows will be all over it
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Let’s not wait for the next ITV drama to end one of the most cruel, shocking & monumental injustices of the past half century - the #IPPscandal
youtu.be/nkBs2D0Wz_g?...
youtu.be/nkBs2D0Wz_g?...
🚨 No one should spend 12 yrs in jail for stealing a mobile phone! It’s unthinkable! #IPPscandal
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
November 22, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Let’s not wait for the next ITV drama to end one of the most cruel, shocking & monumental injustices of the past half century - the #IPPscandal
youtu.be/nkBs2D0Wz_g?...
youtu.be/nkBs2D0Wz_g?...
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The ICC’s arrest warrants are long overdue.
The Prime Minister & Foreign Secretary must immediately endorse this decision. That is the bare minimum.
Will the UK government now, finally, honour its international obligations to prevent genocide and end all arms sales to Israel?
The Prime Minister & Foreign Secretary must immediately endorse this decision. That is the bare minimum.
Will the UK government now, finally, honour its international obligations to prevent genocide and end all arms sales to Israel?
November 21, 2024 at 12:46 PM
The ICC’s arrest warrants are long overdue.
The Prime Minister & Foreign Secretary must immediately endorse this decision. That is the bare minimum.
Will the UK government now, finally, honour its international obligations to prevent genocide and end all arms sales to Israel?
The Prime Minister & Foreign Secretary must immediately endorse this decision. That is the bare minimum.
Will the UK government now, finally, honour its international obligations to prevent genocide and end all arms sales to Israel?
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The three-year budget allocates a record $133.63 billion to national defense in 2025, accounting for nearly 40% of the government’s total spending.
Russian Lawmakers Pass Spending Bill With Record Defense Budget - The Moscow Times
Russia’s lower-house State Duma on Thursday approved a three-year budget that allocates a record 13.5 trillion rubles ($133.63 billion) to national defense in 2025, accounting for nearly 40% of the go...
www.themoscowtimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 12:49 PM
The three-year budget allocates a record $133.63 billion to national defense in 2025, accounting for nearly 40% of the government’s total spending.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas millitary commander Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, aka Mohammed Deif.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas' Deif
The warrants for the Israeli prime minister and former defence minister pertain to crimes against humanity and war crimes. The ICC did not disclose Deif's warrant of arrest, stating it was a "secret"....
www.euronews.com
November 21, 2024 at 12:54 PM
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas millitary commander Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, aka Mohammed Deif.