Sally Brooks
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Sally Brooks
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· Sep 17
‘Corporate courts’ in trade deals are the fossil fuel industry’s secret weapon against climate action: so why does the UK government demand them?
In this gas, Sally Brooks discusses ISDS, secretive 'corporate courts' that threaten to limit significantly national efforts to implement pro-ecological policies.
www.greenhousethinktank.org
‘Corporate courts’ in trade deals are the fossil fuel industry’s secret weapon against climate action: so why does the UK government demand them? By me on @greenhousett.bsky.social www.greenhousethinktank.org/corporate-co...
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I don't actually think you need to be in any way supportive of the Tories to think, you know, if you can get the hacks to report "a cabinet minister said this" when it's the opposition team stirring shit, this is monumentally fucked about eight different ways.
So many nuggets here could be their own article with simple follow up questions such as “what do you mean?” and “and how did that work exactly?”
December 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I don't actually think you need to be in any way supportive of the Tories to think, you know, if you can get the hacks to report "a cabinet minister said this" when it's the opposition team stirring shit, this is monumentally fucked about eight different ways.
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Corbyn criticises media and gov for their silence over the Palestine Action hunger strikes, says 1981 hunger strikes in NI had full coverage
December 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Corbyn criticises media and gov for their silence over the Palestine Action hunger strikes, says 1981 hunger strikes in NI had full coverage
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Remember: the imprisoned peaceful protesters on hunger strike have not been convicted of any crime, yet they expect to spend about a year and a half in prison awaiting trial.
Everyone has human rights. And theirs are clearly being violated.
Everyone has human rights. And theirs are clearly being violated.
December 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Remember: the imprisoned peaceful protesters on hunger strike have not been convicted of any crime, yet they expect to spend about a year and a half in prison awaiting trial.
Everyone has human rights. And theirs are clearly being violated.
Everyone has human rights. And theirs are clearly being violated.
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"Qesser Zuhrah has been refusing food for almost 2 months now"
#C4News last night. The first time I've seen the mainstream news cover the Palestine hunger strikers.
#C4News last night. The first time I've seen the mainstream news cover the Palestine hunger strikers.
December 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
"Qesser Zuhrah has been refusing food for almost 2 months now"
#C4News last night. The first time I've seen the mainstream news cover the Palestine hunger strikers.
#C4News last night. The first time I've seen the mainstream news cover the Palestine hunger strikers.
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The prison which reportedly denied an ambulance to hunger striker Qesser Zurhah, HMP Bronzefield, is fully privatised (Sodexo runs prison & medical) & has had a string of scandals including 2 recent deaths & an earlier baby death metro.co.uk/2025/08/04/t... & www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Two prisoners die in UK women's jail within days of each other
The jail is holding both Lucy Letby and Constance Marten.
metro.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The prison which reportedly denied an ambulance to hunger striker Qesser Zurhah, HMP Bronzefield, is fully privatised (Sodexo runs prison & medical) & has had a string of scandals including 2 recent deaths & an earlier baby death metro.co.uk/2025/08/04/t... & www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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Trumpism isn't so much an aberration as it is the second coming of the imperialist plunder and laughable machismo pantomime of Teddy Roosevelt, as is clear from the latter's own words as read out in a recent ep of @bloodwork.show open.spotify.com/episode/4reu...
December 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Trumpism isn't so much an aberration as it is the second coming of the imperialist plunder and laughable machismo pantomime of Teddy Roosevelt, as is clear from the latter's own words as read out in a recent ep of @bloodwork.show open.spotify.com/episode/4reu...
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BREAKING: Quesser Zuhrah is taken to hospital after crowds gathered at HMP Bronzefield following her rapid health deterioration after 46days of hunger strike.
There are seven more hunger strikers currently facing critical health deterioration. Support them by visiting PrisonersForPalestine.org
There are seven more hunger strikers currently facing critical health deterioration. Support them by visiting PrisonersForPalestine.org
December 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
BREAKING: Quesser Zuhrah is taken to hospital after crowds gathered at HMP Bronzefield following her rapid health deterioration after 46days of hunger strike.
There are seven more hunger strikers currently facing critical health deterioration. Support them by visiting PrisonersForPalestine.org
There are seven more hunger strikers currently facing critical health deterioration. Support them by visiting PrisonersForPalestine.org
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Qesser Zuhrah and Amy Gardiner-Gibson are on day 46 of their hunger strike. Heba Muraisi is on day 45. All are at a high risk of death.
In 1981 - the last time there was a hunger strike like this - Martin Hurson died after 46 days.
In 1981 - the last time there was a hunger strike like this - Martin Hurson died after 46 days.
December 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Qesser Zuhrah and Amy Gardiner-Gibson are on day 46 of their hunger strike. Heba Muraisi is on day 45. All are at a high risk of death.
In 1981 - the last time there was a hunger strike like this - Martin Hurson died after 46 days.
In 1981 - the last time there was a hunger strike like this - Martin Hurson died after 46 days.
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My friend Subhadra Das is very worried about her friend Dr Ayo Khalil who has been arrested outside HMP Bronzefield
December 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
My friend Subhadra Das is very worried about her friend Dr Ayo Khalil who has been arrested outside HMP Bronzefield
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In our hundreds we protested outside the Ministry of Justice, demanding the government’s immediate intervention to save the lives of the hunger strikers.
We have been raising this in every way possible and we will not stop.
We have been raising this in every way possible and we will not stop.
December 17, 2025 at 8:54 PM
In our hundreds we protested outside the Ministry of Justice, demanding the government’s immediate intervention to save the lives of the hunger strikers.
We have been raising this in every way possible and we will not stop.
We have been raising this in every way possible and we will not stop.
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Read what Starmer's biographer says here about no10's response to Trump's white supremacist National Security Strategy. I despair. We are being led through this unique moment of historical crisis by a bunch of witless dogmatists incapable of analytical thought.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A warning for Keir Starmer: Brexit is falling apart, but if you are not bold on Europe, your Labour rivals will be | Tom Baldwin
Leave support is falling. That’s an opportunity the PM should seize before pro-Europe challengers for the Labour leadership do, says Tom Baldwin, author of Keir Starmer, The Biography
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Read what Starmer's biographer says here about no10's response to Trump's white supremacist National Security Strategy. I despair. We are being led through this unique moment of historical crisis by a bunch of witless dogmatists incapable of analytical thought.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Former UK chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI
Lucrative appointments for failed ministers.
They aren't hired for technical know-how but to exploit political links acquired with public money. What is the return to taxpayers for that investment?
Remember former PM Cameron lobbying for Greensill.
Lucrative appointments for failed ministers.
They aren't hired for technical know-how but to exploit political links acquired with public money. What is the return to taxpayers for that investment?
Remember former PM Cameron lobbying for Greensill.
Former chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI
Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Former UK chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI
Lucrative appointments for failed ministers.
They aren't hired for technical know-how but to exploit political links acquired with public money. What is the return to taxpayers for that investment?
Remember former PM Cameron lobbying for Greensill.
Lucrative appointments for failed ministers.
They aren't hired for technical know-how but to exploit political links acquired with public money. What is the return to taxpayers for that investment?
Remember former PM Cameron lobbying for Greensill.
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The Pulitzer Board is actually fighting back against one of Trump’s vexatious lawsuits, saying, ‘If you were harmed, prove it — with medical and financial records.’
Not rolling over like some of the capitulating companies we’ve seen.
newrepublic.com/post/204475/...
Not rolling over like some of the capitulating companies we’ve seen.
newrepublic.com/post/204475/...
Pulitzer Board Demands Trump’s Tax and Psych Records in Lawsuit Twist
Donald Trump isn’t going to be happy about this one.
newrepublic.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The Pulitzer Board is actually fighting back against one of Trump’s vexatious lawsuits, saying, ‘If you were harmed, prove it — with medical and financial records.’
Not rolling over like some of the capitulating companies we’ve seen.
newrepublic.com/post/204475/...
Not rolling over like some of the capitulating companies we’ve seen.
newrepublic.com/post/204475/...
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I'm not sure if people realize the murder strikes are taking place across a large region. It's quite staggering.
www.newsweek.com/map-us-strik...
www.newsweek.com/map-us-strik...
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I'm not sure if people realize the murder strikes are taking place across a large region. It's quite staggering.
www.newsweek.com/map-us-strik...
www.newsweek.com/map-us-strik...
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🚨I am delighted to have been elected as UNISON's next General Secretary.
This is a win for ordinary UNISON members. Read my statement below:
This is a win for ordinary UNISON members. Read my statement below:
December 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🚨I am delighted to have been elected as UNISON's next General Secretary.
This is a win for ordinary UNISON members. Read my statement below:
This is a win for ordinary UNISON members. Read my statement below:
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A member of the public showing their appreciation to striking doctors on the picket line!
December 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A member of the public showing their appreciation to striking doctors on the picket line!
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Britain could have joined Erasmus five years ago; an agreement on funding was completed between negotiators but vetoed “at the very last minute” by Boris Johnson. From Stefaan de Rynck’s book
December 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Britain could have joined Erasmus five years ago; an agreement on funding was completed between negotiators but vetoed “at the very last minute” by Boris Johnson. From Stefaan de Rynck’s book
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It is remarkable how quickly the loonie right has gone from 'young people are pathetic, they would never fight for our great country' to 'we hate Britain so much that we wouldn't even fight Russia for it'
December 17, 2025 at 9:18 AM
It is remarkable how quickly the loonie right has gone from 'young people are pathetic, they would never fight for our great country' to 'we hate Britain so much that we wouldn't even fight Russia for it'
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Hmm. The amount of money spent by Reform Councils with the private sector has doubled since the local elections. Wonder what's going on here... www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Reform's "DOGE" yet to tame outsourcers
Reform councils have spent twice as much on private sector contracts in the six months since the election compared to a year previously
www.newstatesman.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Hmm. The amount of money spent by Reform Councils with the private sector has doubled since the local elections. Wonder what's going on here... www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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Tomorrow's front page 📰
MPs laugh as meeting with families of hunger strikers is rejected
MPs laugh as meeting with families of hunger strikers is rejected
December 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Tomorrow's front page 📰
MPs laugh as meeting with families of hunger strikers is rejected
MPs laugh as meeting with families of hunger strikers is rejected
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”Documents seen by the BBC show integrated care boards, which are in charge of spending on behalf of NHS England, asking hospitals to make patients wait longer and reduce the numbers they treat until the end of the financial year.”
While politicians will ask you to blame resident doctors for cancelled surgery, in reality it is a deliberate slowdown to try to balance the books.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
NHS orders hospitals to cut back on treating patients
Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
”Documents seen by the BBC show integrated care boards, which are in charge of spending on behalf of NHS England, asking hospitals to make patients wait longer and reduce the numbers they treat until the end of the financial year.”
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The deafening silence from the UK's "official" Jewish institutions on Nigel Farrage's antisemitism demonstrates how morally bankrupt they are. So far the Board of Deputies, JLC, chief rabbi and CST have yet to say one word. Pathetic doesn't begin to capture it.
www.jewishnews.co.uk/jonathan-fre...
www.jewishnews.co.uk/jonathan-fre...
JONATHAN FREEDLAND: Why Britain’s Jewish leaders are silent on Farage’s schoolyard antisemitism
While the Reform UK leader and his allies smear accusers as liars, the Board, JLC and HET remain mute, fearing the wrath of a rising politician
www.jewishnews.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The deafening silence from the UK's "official" Jewish institutions on Nigel Farrage's antisemitism demonstrates how morally bankrupt they are. So far the Board of Deputies, JLC, chief rabbi and CST have yet to say one word. Pathetic doesn't begin to capture it.
www.jewishnews.co.uk/jonathan-fre...
www.jewishnews.co.uk/jonathan-fre...
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If the BBC supposedly owed Donald Trump an apology for its edit – which had no negative consequences for the President – then surely Michael Prescott owes the BBC an apology for his own misleading edit, too? Especially given how serious its consequences could be?
December 16, 2025 at 8:42 AM
If the BBC supposedly owed Donald Trump an apology for its edit – which had no negative consequences for the President – then surely Michael Prescott owes the BBC an apology for his own misleading edit, too? Especially given how serious its consequences could be?