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Ed Davey making the same point right here.
July 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Ed Davey making the same point right here.
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The Telegraph today carries a news story about someone paying £7.4 million for a handbag (Hello, Lady Bracknell!). And an opinion piece describing a wealth tax as a ‘moral abomination’. What a time to be alive.
July 11, 2025 at 8:23 AM
The Telegraph today carries a news story about someone paying £7.4 million for a handbag (Hello, Lady Bracknell!). And an opinion piece describing a wealth tax as a ‘moral abomination’. What a time to be alive.
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The BBC interviewer asks the BBC reporter, what lessons do people hope can we learn [from the Srebrenica genocide]?
"You shouldn't dehumanise particular groups of a population because the dehumanisation is the first step towards a genocide, which is what occurred here"
"You shouldn't dehumanise particular groups of a population because the dehumanisation is the first step towards a genocide, which is what occurred here"
July 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The BBC interviewer asks the BBC reporter, what lessons do people hope can we learn [from the Srebrenica genocide]?
"You shouldn't dehumanise particular groups of a population because the dehumanisation is the first step towards a genocide, which is what occurred here"
"You shouldn't dehumanise particular groups of a population because the dehumanisation is the first step towards a genocide, which is what occurred here"
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'You, Zack in Manchester, someone who's never in a billion years going to be required to pay it, are somehow on the side of people who don't think they should.'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social puts a caller on the spot over wealth tax, as Neil Kinnock says Labour should consider it.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social puts a caller on the spot over wealth tax, as Neil Kinnock says Labour should consider it.
July 8, 2025 at 6:36 AM
'You, Zack in Manchester, someone who's never in a billion years going to be required to pay it, are somehow on the side of people who don't think they should.'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social puts a caller on the spot over wealth tax, as Neil Kinnock says Labour should consider it.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social puts a caller on the spot over wealth tax, as Neil Kinnock says Labour should consider it.
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social Not only should the government introduce a wealth tax they should call it the "Patriot Tax" and maybe have a union flag emoji or two after it...
July 8, 2025 at 7:53 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Not only should the government introduce a wealth tax they should call it the "Patriot Tax" and maybe have a union flag emoji or two after it...
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Grok is doing something very odd right now. It posted blaming DOGE cuts for deaths in the Texas floods, writing, "Facts over feelings." Called out by Musk fans, it doubled down: "Facts aren't woke; they're just facts." Then it backtracked and claimed screenshots of the posts were fake (they're not).
July 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Grok is doing something very odd right now. It posted blaming DOGE cuts for deaths in the Texas floods, writing, "Facts over feelings." Called out by Musk fans, it doubled down: "Facts aren't woke; they're just facts." Then it backtracked and claimed screenshots of the posts were fake (they're not).
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And on it goes. Israeli politicians using UK media to stoke up outrage around Bob Vylan & Kneecap must be laughing their heads off at how easy it all is. I think this brings the Palestinian death toll *since the Glastonbury performance* in to triple figures.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe kills at least 20 Palestinians, witnesses and rescuers say
The outdoor cafe was frequently used by journalists, activists and local residents.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
And on it goes. Israeli politicians using UK media to stoke up outrage around Bob Vylan & Kneecap must be laughing their heads off at how easy it all is. I think this brings the Palestinian death toll *since the Glastonbury performance* in to triple figures.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Note the clarity of language in this reporting from Metro, a free UK tabloid. Britain's national broadcaster is institutionally incapable of doing this.
IDF kills women and children in Gaza beachfront café bombing
Israel has claimed they were striking militant targets in northern Gaza in their latest attack.
metro.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Note the clarity of language in this reporting from Metro, a free UK tabloid. Britain's national broadcaster is institutionally incapable of doing this.
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‘Impartial news currently lacks any metric to express that one wrong newsworthy thing is several billion times worse than another.’
@mrjamesob.bsky.social rejects the idea Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury comments were ‘more worthy of attention’ than the latest actions of the IDF.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social rejects the idea Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury comments were ‘more worthy of attention’ than the latest actions of the IDF.
July 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
‘Impartial news currently lacks any metric to express that one wrong newsworthy thing is several billion times worse than another.’
@mrjamesob.bsky.social rejects the idea Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury comments were ‘more worthy of attention’ than the latest actions of the IDF.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social rejects the idea Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury comments were ‘more worthy of attention’ than the latest actions of the IDF.
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There are many, many recent moments that I'd like to see all the people professing to be deeply outraged by Bob Vylan comment on. From columnists & politicians to the Chief Rabbi. (Perhaps they have but I can't find any...)
I'd probably start with this one.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/senior-...
I'd probably start with this one.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/senior-...
Senior Israeli official says all Palestinian adults in Gaza 'should be eliminated'
Deputy parliament speaker Nissim Vaturi also called for the destruction of Jenin, warning that it will soon be turned into Gaza
www.middleeasteye.net
July 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM
There are many, many recent moments that I'd like to see all the people professing to be deeply outraged by Bob Vylan comment on. From columnists & politicians to the Chief Rabbi. (Perhaps they have but I can't find any...)
I'd probably start with this one.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/senior-...
I'd probably start with this one.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/senior-...
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Not true.
I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵
I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵
June 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Not true.
I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵
I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵
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What do we think?🤔
Hmm…. A Daily Mail headline so clearly designed to make you furious.
Being shared by salivating Tory MPs who love a good rage farming story!
So, what’s going on here?
Let’s take a look!👀
🧵
1/13
Hmm…. A Daily Mail headline so clearly designed to make you furious.
Being shared by salivating Tory MPs who love a good rage farming story!
So, what’s going on here?
Let’s take a look!👀
🧵
1/13
June 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
What do we think?🤔
Hmm…. A Daily Mail headline so clearly designed to make you furious.
Being shared by salivating Tory MPs who love a good rage farming story!
So, what’s going on here?
Let’s take a look!👀
🧵
1/13
Hmm…. A Daily Mail headline so clearly designed to make you furious.
Being shared by salivating Tory MPs who love a good rage farming story!
So, what’s going on here?
Let’s take a look!👀
🧵
1/13
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The Israeli govt says:
“There is no hunger in Gaza”
UN tells us 14,000 babies at risk of death from malnourishment
Can our press now stop quoting the Israeli Govt’s line as anything but naked lies and propaganda?
“There is no hunger in Gaza”
UN tells us 14,000 babies at risk of death from malnourishment
Can our press now stop quoting the Israeli Govt’s line as anything but naked lies and propaganda?
May 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The Israeli govt says:
“There is no hunger in Gaza”
UN tells us 14,000 babies at risk of death from malnourishment
Can our press now stop quoting the Israeli Govt’s line as anything but naked lies and propaganda?
“There is no hunger in Gaza”
UN tells us 14,000 babies at risk of death from malnourishment
Can our press now stop quoting the Israeli Govt’s line as anything but naked lies and propaganda?
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Starmer and Badenoch will never out-farage Farage. Surely they've learned this by now.
Because Farage is the only one telling a story.
Might not be to your taste, as a liberal Blue Sky-er, but it's a story.
Merry old England, mustard cords, by jingo blah blah.../9
Because Farage is the only one telling a story.
Might not be to your taste, as a liberal Blue Sky-er, but it's a story.
Merry old England, mustard cords, by jingo blah blah.../9
May 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Starmer and Badenoch will never out-farage Farage. Surely they've learned this by now.
Because Farage is the only one telling a story.
Might not be to your taste, as a liberal Blue Sky-er, but it's a story.
Merry old England, mustard cords, by jingo blah blah.../9
Because Farage is the only one telling a story.
Might not be to your taste, as a liberal Blue Sky-er, but it's a story.
Merry old England, mustard cords, by jingo blah blah.../9
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1. Whenever you see really vicious and widespread "spontaneous" attacks on scientific findings that challenge powerful economic interests, you can be assured that corporate lobbyists have been busy behind the scenes.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
PR campaign may have fuelled food study backlash, leaked document shows
Eat-Lancet report recommended shift to more plant-based, climate-friendly diet but was extensively attacked online
www.theguardian.com
April 11, 2025 at 5:46 AM
1. Whenever you see really vicious and widespread "spontaneous" attacks on scientific findings that challenge powerful economic interests, you can be assured that corporate lobbyists have been busy behind the scenes.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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LIVE: Fox presenters’ souls leave their body as they’re forced to finally tell the truth about tariffs.
Here, the story a small business making products for kids with special needs. Its tariff bill has gone from $26,000 to $346,000. Fatal.
A fate Fox deserves for months of tariff disinformation.
Here, the story a small business making products for kids with special needs. Its tariff bill has gone from $26,000 to $346,000. Fatal.
A fate Fox deserves for months of tariff disinformation.
April 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
LIVE: Fox presenters’ souls leave their body as they’re forced to finally tell the truth about tariffs.
Here, the story a small business making products for kids with special needs. Its tariff bill has gone from $26,000 to $346,000. Fatal.
A fate Fox deserves for months of tariff disinformation.
Here, the story a small business making products for kids with special needs. Its tariff bill has gone from $26,000 to $346,000. Fatal.
A fate Fox deserves for months of tariff disinformation.
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Chemical burns, assaults, electric shocks - Gazans tell BBC of torture in Israeli detention www.bbc.com/news/article...
Gazan detainees tell BBC of torture by IDF and Israel Prison Service
Interviews with five men held in the months after the Hamas attacks reveal allegations of violence and abuse, adding to reports of misconduct by military and prison staff.
www.bbc.com
April 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Chemical burns, assaults, electric shocks - Gazans tell BBC of torture in Israeli detention www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Just, brilliant.
April 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Just, brilliant.
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Since Israel resumed its offensive in Gaza, hundreds of children have been killed and a new siege has been blocking all humanitarian and commercial goods.
We spoke with @savechildrenuk.bsky.social's Shaima Al-Obaidi for the latest Sensemaker podcast.
Listen: lnk.to/SSSBztBS
We spoke with @savechildrenuk.bsky.social's Shaima Al-Obaidi for the latest Sensemaker podcast.
Listen: lnk.to/SSSBztBS
April 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Since Israel resumed its offensive in Gaza, hundreds of children have been killed and a new siege has been blocking all humanitarian and commercial goods.
We spoke with @savechildrenuk.bsky.social's Shaima Al-Obaidi for the latest Sensemaker podcast.
Listen: lnk.to/SSSBztBS
We spoke with @savechildrenuk.bsky.social's Shaima Al-Obaidi for the latest Sensemaker podcast.
Listen: lnk.to/SSSBztBS
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30 March 1934 | A Hungarian Jewish girl, Agnes Littmann, was born in Miskolc.
In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
March 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
30 March 1934 | A Hungarian Jewish girl, Agnes Littmann, was born in Miskolc.
In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
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27 March 1933 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Jetty Pront, was born in Amsterdam. A daughter of Sophia and Julius.
She was murdered in a gas chamber in #Auschwitz on 27 January 1944.
She was murdered in a gas chamber in #Auschwitz on 27 January 1944.
March 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
27 March 1933 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Jetty Pront, was born in Amsterdam. A daughter of Sophia and Julius.
She was murdered in a gas chamber in #Auschwitz on 27 January 1944.
She was murdered in a gas chamber in #Auschwitz on 27 January 1944.
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No evidence Labour welfare cuts will get more people into work, OBR says
The spending watchdog’s says it was not provided with an analysis of how the reforms could boost employment
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
The spending watchdog’s says it was not provided with an analysis of how the reforms could boost employment
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
No evidence welfare cuts will get more people into work, OBR says
The spending watchdog’s says it was not provided with an analysis of how the reforms could boost employment
www.independent.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 9:17 PM
No evidence Labour welfare cuts will get more people into work, OBR says
The spending watchdog’s says it was not provided with an analysis of how the reforms could boost employment
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
The spending watchdog’s says it was not provided with an analysis of how the reforms could boost employment
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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A reminder that Conor McGregor has been found liable for rape in a civil case - and is facing another civil trial for an alleged sexual assault.
He's being welcomed into the White House with open arms.
He's being welcomed into the White House with open arms.
Trump’s show of support for Conor McGregor is making fertile ground for Ireland’s far right | Justine McCarthy
The fighter won’t be Irish president any time soon, but the Trumpocracy seems to think it can shift the country’s politics by endorsing him, writes Irish journalist Justine McCarthy
buff.ly
March 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A reminder that Conor McGregor has been found liable for rape in a civil case - and is facing another civil trial for an alleged sexual assault.
He's being welcomed into the White House with open arms.
He's being welcomed into the White House with open arms.
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Living standards are on track to fall over the next five years for the poorest half of households - with fall on a scale only exceeded by early 1990s recession & 2008 financial crisis according to Resolution Foundation's analysis of Wednesday's spring statement
news.sky.com/story/lower-...
news.sky.com/story/lower-...
Lower-income households set to be £500 poorer after chancellor's spring statement - thinktank
Living standards are on track to fall over the next five years for the poorest half of households - with the fall on a scale only exceeded by the early 1990s recession and the 2008 financial crisis an...
news.sky.com
March 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Living standards are on track to fall over the next five years for the poorest half of households - with fall on a scale only exceeded by early 1990s recession & 2008 financial crisis according to Resolution Foundation's analysis of Wednesday's spring statement
news.sky.com/story/lower-...
news.sky.com/story/lower-...