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‘It is necessary only for the good man to do nothing for evil to triumph’ Edmund Burke.
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Truss has learned nothing and still blames everyone else. Her historical ignominious level of stupidity is astounding. The travesty of her premiership would leave most reasonable people aghast at the damage they had inflicted. As a psychotherapist I am curious, but as a citizen, wtf !
Great from @roberthutton.co.uk on the Truss clown-car, as she repeatedly drives it into the wall of shame.
This time with her own YouTube show. Most of us would have tired of the indelible humiliation by now. Not Liz.
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/408...
This time with her own YouTube show. Most of us would have tired of the indelible humiliation by now. Not Liz.
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/408...
December 7, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Truss has learned nothing and still blames everyone else. Her historical ignominious level of stupidity is astounding. The travesty of her premiership would leave most reasonable people aghast at the damage they had inflicted. As a psychotherapist I am curious, but as a citizen, wtf !
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www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a... Hold onto your worthless piece of tat for the stinking symbolism that reflects your presidency.
Live updates: Trump receives FIFA ‘peace prize’ as World Cup draw to begin soon
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. First Lady Melania Trump were also spotted at the event
www.independent.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a... Hold onto your worthless piece of tat for the stinking symbolism that reflects your presidency.
Good god. FIFA giving Trump a so called Peace Prize!!!!
FFS he supported the genocide in Gaza
He wants to reward Putin for invading Ukraine
He is threatening to invade Venezuela.
He sends his own troops into USA cities.
FFS he supported the genocide in Gaza
He wants to reward Putin for invading Ukraine
He is threatening to invade Venezuela.
He sends his own troops into USA cities.
December 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Good god. FIFA giving Trump a so called Peace Prize!!!!
FFS he supported the genocide in Gaza
He wants to reward Putin for invading Ukraine
He is threatening to invade Venezuela.
He sends his own troops into USA cities.
FFS he supported the genocide in Gaza
He wants to reward Putin for invading Ukraine
He is threatening to invade Venezuela.
He sends his own troops into USA cities.
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On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a pheasant stuck on top of a hedge 😂 And yes, I thought that my eyes were deceiving me.
December 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a pheasant stuck on top of a hedge 😂 And yes, I thought that my eyes were deceiving me.
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The whole bloody point of the right to appeal is to correct errors, develop and clarify the law for future cases. At this rate, in addition to removing the right to be tried by a jury, Lammy might as well bring back the stock and be done with the Magna Carta rubbish.
🔴David Lammy’s Plans to Scrap Automatic Right to Appeal Risk ‘Increasing Miscarriages of Justice’
Lawyers and legal campaigners say the changes risk removing “vital safeguards” and shutting out vulnerable defendants from justice @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social reports
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/03/d...
Lawyers and legal campaigners say the changes risk removing “vital safeguards” and shutting out vulnerable defendants from justice @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social reports
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/03/d...
David Lammy's Plans to Scrap Automatic Right to Appeal Risk 'Increasing Miscarriages of Justice'
Lawyers and legal campaigners say the changes risk removing "vital safeguards" and shutting out vulnerable defendants from justice
bylinetimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The whole bloody point of the right to appeal is to correct errors, develop and clarify the law for future cases. At this rate, in addition to removing the right to be tried by a jury, Lammy might as well bring back the stock and be done with the Magna Carta rubbish.
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The normalisation of extremism in British politics and parts of the media is shocking - as is the complacent response of so many supposed anti-racists.
GB News now broadcasting calls to remove the ethnic minority MPs from parliament
December 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The normalisation of extremism in British politics and parts of the media is shocking - as is the complacent response of so many supposed anti-racists.
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“There has never been a case in living memory of a US Sec of State missing a regular NATO meeting without good reason. …Of course, the welfare of the Western world does not depend on a single meeting. ... The episode would be negligible if it did not reflect the malaise between America and Europe.”
Gibt es die Nato noch? Ohne Führungsrolle der USA verliert die Allianz an Kraft
Erstmals seit Jahrzehnten schwänzt ein amerikanischer Aussenminister ein Nato-Treffen. Das Signal ist klar und beabsichtigt: Amerika hat andere Prioritäten als die Sicherheit unseres Kontinents.
www.nzz.ch
December 4, 2025 at 6:18 AM
“There has never been a case in living memory of a US Sec of State missing a regular NATO meeting without good reason. …Of course, the welfare of the Western world does not depend on a single meeting. ... The episode would be negligible if it did not reflect the malaise between America and Europe.”
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nypost.com/2025/11/30/u... Trump has promised Maduro safe passage if he just leaves his life in Venezuela now, as in addition to alleged drug trafficking the US , Trump is extremely concerned about the welfare of the Venezuelan citizens. Oh, he only approves of a certain flavour of dictatorship. 😵💫
Trump gave Venezuelan dictator Maduro stern ultimatum — leave now or else: report
President Trump told Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro he and his family would be allowed safe passage out of the country — but warned him they all had to leave immediately, according to a bombshe…
nypost.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
nypost.com/2025/11/30/u... Trump has promised Maduro safe passage if he just leaves his life in Venezuela now, as in addition to alleged drug trafficking the US , Trump is extremely concerned about the welfare of the Venezuelan citizens. Oh, he only approves of a certain flavour of dictatorship. 😵💫
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Excellent listen about Trump trying to force Ukraine into this awful "peace" plan.
We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
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snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
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snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
The Putin-Witkoff Plan Worsens the War
Five Reasons the US should not help Russia subjugate Ukraine
snyder.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Excellent listen about Trump trying to force Ukraine into this awful "peace" plan.
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www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n... To see the true face of Trump setting aside his domestic gangster politics,his stance on Ukraine - Russia war reveals either a complete cretin who allows Putin to pull the strings, or a canny monster trying to save his own skin.Either way, it’s a terrifying combo.
Trump says Ukraine deal is not ‘final offer’ as officials gather for Geneva summit
US president signals potential room for adjustments after Zelenskyy says proposals force Ukraine to choose between national dignity and losing the US
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:37 AM
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n... To see the true face of Trump setting aside his domestic gangster politics,his stance on Ukraine - Russia war reveals either a complete cretin who allows Putin to pull the strings, or a canny monster trying to save his own skin.Either way, it’s a terrifying combo.
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“ In the night the birches watch/you with their black, unblinking eyes … the birches still like churches.”
Robert Macfarlane
Robert Macfarlane
November 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
“ In the night the birches watch/you with their black, unblinking eyes … the birches still like churches.”
Robert Macfarlane
Robert Macfarlane
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We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
The Putin-Witkoff Plan Worsens the War
Five Reasons the US should not help Russia subjugate Ukraine
snyder.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
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Which British politician does the BBC News give prominence to in response to Samir Shah's letter? - No prize in guessing that it's Nigel Farage.
The BBC is institutionally biased in favour of Farage. That is the real scandal, and it is being covered up by the establishment.
The BBC is institutionally biased in favour of Farage. That is the real scandal, and it is being covered up by the establishment.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Which British politician does the BBC News give prominence to in response to Samir Shah's letter? - No prize in guessing that it's Nigel Farage.
The BBC is institutionally biased in favour of Farage. That is the real scandal, and it is being covered up by the establishment.
The BBC is institutionally biased in favour of Farage. That is the real scandal, and it is being covered up by the establishment.
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This is the most abysmal, pathetic thing. The BBC head resigning because the corporation is not supine *enough* to the far-right.
🔴 Breaking I Davie faced mounting criticism that a Panorama documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by Donald Trump
➡️ Read more: trib.al/I0iw7aP
➡️ Read more: trib.al/I0iw7aP
November 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This is the most abysmal, pathetic thing. The BBC head resigning because the corporation is not supine *enough* to the far-right.
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Trump's speech was edited. It was not misleadingly edited. This is contemptible - if entirely predictable - cowardice from the BBC.
Two top BBC leaders resign after accusations that footage of Trump's Jan. 6 speech was misleadingly edited in a documentary.
https://cnn.it/3WOyokl
https://cnn.it/3WOyokl
November 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Trump's speech was edited. It was not misleadingly edited. This is contemptible - if entirely predictable - cowardice from the BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
Can you believe that this lying, corrupt fuckwit of a president is threatening to sue the BBC. The BBC should tell him to get lost.
Can you believe that this lying, corrupt fuckwit of a president is threatening to sue the BBC. The BBC should tell him to get lost.
BBC chair apologises for 'error of judgement' over Trump speech edit in documentary
Donald Trump has sent a letter threatening legal action, which the BBC will respond to
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
Can you believe that this lying, corrupt fuckwit of a president is threatening to sue the BBC. The BBC should tell him to get lost.
Can you believe that this lying, corrupt fuckwit of a president is threatening to sue the BBC. The BBC should tell him to get lost.
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Stepping out for an hour or so. 🥾🤯
November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Stepping out for an hour or so. 🥾🤯
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AOC, "Elon Musk is not a scientist, he is not an engineer. He is a billionaire conman with a lot of money"
Can you imagine any Labour MP saying this?
Can you imagine any Labour MP saying this?
November 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
AOC, "Elon Musk is not a scientist, he is not an engineer. He is a billionaire conman with a lot of money"
Can you imagine any Labour MP saying this?
Can you imagine any Labour MP saying this?
Can you imagine the outrage which would have occurred if just 1 of the 20 dead Israeli hostages had been killed in this way. Pretty sure that we will hear very little about this from media.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
At least 135 mutilated bodies of Palestinians had been held at notorious Israeli jail, say Gaza officials
Documents indicate they came from Sde Teiman, which already faces allegations of torture and unlawful deaths
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Can you imagine the outrage which would have occurred if just 1 of the 20 dead Israeli hostages had been killed in this way. Pretty sure that we will hear very little about this from media.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
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Home sweet home ( no, I do not reside in the magnificent Cathedral) but head back to my grandparents homestead whenever time allows. Walking in the grounds just as night fell was quite a treat. Salisbury, Wiltshire
October 18, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Home sweet home ( no, I do not reside in the magnificent Cathedral) but head back to my grandparents homestead whenever time allows. Walking in the grounds just as night fell was quite a treat. Salisbury, Wiltshire
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GENOCIDE leaves a long tail of consequences in it's wake - not least, decades of trauma, both physical and mental
The direct fighting may stop but how much of this is going to be history repeated, of Amerika imposing a "peace" in a region it does not understand?
Real peace has not been established
The direct fighting may stop but how much of this is going to be history repeated, of Amerika imposing a "peace" in a region it does not understand?
Real peace has not been established
October 9, 2025 at 8:44 AM
GENOCIDE leaves a long tail of consequences in it's wake - not least, decades of trauma, both physical and mental
The direct fighting may stop but how much of this is going to be history repeated, of Amerika imposing a "peace" in a region it does not understand?
Real peace has not been established
The direct fighting may stop but how much of this is going to be history repeated, of Amerika imposing a "peace" in a region it does not understand?
Real peace has not been established
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www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a... Do we really have to go through the charade and name all the reasons why Trump shouldn’t get within fifty ft of the Nobel Peace Prize unless they are handing them out like smarties to all sex offenders with a penchant for inflicting global hunger and suffering.
Can Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize – and who nominated him?
The U.S. president claims he has ended ‘seven wars’ - even though many of the conflicts are still taking place. Experts tell Maira Butt that while Trump is unlikely to win he should not be ruled out c...
www.independent.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a... Do we really have to go through the charade and name all the reasons why Trump shouldn’t get within fifty ft of the Nobel Peace Prize unless they are handing them out like smarties to all sex offenders with a penchant for inflicting global hunger and suffering.
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www.thephilosopher1923.org/post/punishm... A thought - provoking essay on punishment and forgiveness by Luke Russell.
Well worth a read.
Well worth a read.
Punishment and Forgiveness
What does it mean to truly forgive and when is it morally right to do so? In this essay, Luke Russell examines the remarkable case of Abdirashid Abdi, a refugee who forgave his attacker and advocated ...
www.thephilosopher1923.org
October 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
www.thephilosopher1923.org/post/punishm... A thought - provoking essay on punishment and forgiveness by Luke Russell.
Well worth a read.
Well worth a read.
Having attended this event over the last couple of days i can vouch that sadly this is true. No respect or manners from albeit a minority of MAGA fans.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
US fan ugliness at the Ryder Cup was merely a reflection of Trump’s all-caps America | Bryan Armen Graham
European players were subjected to slurs and crude insults about their families. They were no surprise as public discourse in America has broken down
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Having attended this event over the last couple of days i can vouch that sadly this is true. No respect or manners from albeit a minority of MAGA fans.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... As Labour heads to Liverpool for this year’s conference, can someone please, with a megaphone, announce that Labour needs to lead from left and keep repeating before they totally consign the rest of us the abomination of the F word in number 10.
Our research makes it clear: by capitulating to the right, Labour is driving voters to Reform UK | Tarik Abou-Chadi and Stuart Turnbull-Dugarte
Mimicking Farage on immigration is senseless. Labour voters feel betrayed; anti-immigration voters see through the ruse, say academics Tarik Abou-Chadi and Stuart Turnbull-Dugarte
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... As Labour heads to Liverpool for this year’s conference, can someone please, with a megaphone, announce that Labour needs to lead from left and keep repeating before they totally consign the rest of us the abomination of the F word in number 10.