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Seven political prisoners held without trial on hunger strike.
The Dr supporting the families of the seven: “This is a trajectory that ends with death.”
Complete radio silence from the BBC.
This is a story that could be straight from Putin's Russia.
#r4today
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
The Dr supporting the families of the seven: “This is a trajectory that ends with death.”
Complete radio silence from the BBC.
This is a story that could be straight from Putin's Russia.
#r4today
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
December 10, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Seven political prisoners held without trial on hunger strike.
The Dr supporting the families of the seven: “This is a trajectory that ends with death.”
Complete radio silence from the BBC.
This is a story that could be straight from Putin's Russia.
#r4today
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
The Dr supporting the families of the seven: “This is a trajectory that ends with death.”
Complete radio silence from the BBC.
This is a story that could be straight from Putin's Russia.
#r4today
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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The thing I still can't forgive Corbyn for is the generational harm he caused by enabling Brexit. When Starmer is gone, hopefully soon, I will feel the same way about the profound harm he has caused by making it palatable for the Far Right to ditch human rights norms. It will be his shameful legacy.
Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to curb ECHR to halt rise of far right
Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:43 AM
The thing I still can't forgive Corbyn for is the generational harm he caused by enabling Brexit. When Starmer is gone, hopefully soon, I will feel the same way about the profound harm he has caused by making it palatable for the Far Right to ditch human rights norms. It will be his shameful legacy.
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🇬🇧 🇺🇸 WATCH — @mrjamesob.bsky.social: “I’m going to say this slowly… The President of The United States of America has sided with Putin against the United Kingdom. He has put the whole of Europe in the crosshairs.”
December 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
🇬🇧 🇺🇸 WATCH — @mrjamesob.bsky.social: “I’m going to say this slowly… The President of The United States of America has sided with Putin against the United Kingdom. He has put the whole of Europe in the crosshairs.”
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This compilation had me laughing tears 😹
"The smallest thing can cause disaster..."
"The smallest thing can cause disaster..."
December 10, 2025 at 6:46 AM
This compilation had me laughing tears 😹
"The smallest thing can cause disaster..."
"The smallest thing can cause disaster..."
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"This is a moment that requires bravery in standing up for right. Organisations that value trans people should know not just that the law is on their side – but so, also, are many people who will step up to defend them if they have the courage to take a stand." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The WI and Girlguiding have been pressured to exclude trans women – yet the law is clear as mud | Jess O’Thomson
Since the supreme court decision, organisations have faced lobbying and legal threats. But trans people are protected by discrimination law too, says Jess O’Thomson of the Good Law Project
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
"This is a moment that requires bravery in standing up for right. Organisations that value trans people should know not just that the law is on their side – but so, also, are many people who will step up to defend them if they have the courage to take a stand." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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And think
The republicans have managed to do this to us, to the world, in les than a year.
The republicans have managed to do this to us, to the world, in les than a year.
December 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
And think
The republicans have managed to do this to us, to the world, in les than a year.
The republicans have managed to do this to us, to the world, in les than a year.
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Oh!! MPs have narrowly voted to introduce a Bill exploring the creation of a new UK-EU customs union in a move that will pile pressure on Labour’s Brexit policy
Lib Dem Dr Al Pinkerton’s ten minute motion split MPs precisely 100-100, with the deputy speaker casting a deciding vote for the ayes
Lib Dem Dr Al Pinkerton’s ten minute motion split MPs precisely 100-100, with the deputy speaker casting a deciding vote for the ayes
EU customs union vote passes to pile pressure on Labour’s Brexit stance - latest
MPs were evenly divided over the motion, with the deputy speaker casting the deciding vote
www.independent.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Oh!! MPs have narrowly voted to introduce a Bill exploring the creation of a new UK-EU customs union in a move that will pile pressure on Labour’s Brexit policy
Lib Dem Dr Al Pinkerton’s ten minute motion split MPs precisely 100-100, with the deputy speaker casting a deciding vote for the ayes
Lib Dem Dr Al Pinkerton’s ten minute motion split MPs precisely 100-100, with the deputy speaker casting a deciding vote for the ayes
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I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.
December 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.
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In case you missed it, 100 voted for the bill for a Customs Union with the EU, and 100 voted against
Deputy Speaker Caroline Nokes cast the vote aye, to allow further debate, "Who will prepare the bill?"
Deputy Speaker Caroline Nokes cast the vote aye, to allow further debate, "Who will prepare the bill?"
December 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
In case you missed it, 100 voted for the bill for a Customs Union with the EU, and 100 voted against
Deputy Speaker Caroline Nokes cast the vote aye, to allow further debate, "Who will prepare the bill?"
Deputy Speaker Caroline Nokes cast the vote aye, to allow further debate, "Who will prepare the bill?"
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Baroness Heather Hallett, "Had the lockdown been imposed one week earlier than the 23rd of March, the evidence suggests the number of deaths in England alone in the first wave, would have been reduced by 48%, that's 23,000 fewer deaths"
November 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Baroness Heather Hallett, "Had the lockdown been imposed one week earlier than the 23rd of March, the evidence suggests the number of deaths in England alone in the first wave, would have been reduced by 48%, that's 23,000 fewer deaths"
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Asked about Tommy Robinson supporting her asylum plans Shabana Mahmood replies that "Tommy Robinson doesn't even think I'm actually English, so he will certainly not be supporting anything I've got to say."
But he is supporting what she's got to say. That was the point of the question
But he is supporting what she's got to say. That was the point of the question
November 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Asked about Tommy Robinson supporting her asylum plans Shabana Mahmood replies that "Tommy Robinson doesn't even think I'm actually English, so he will certainly not be supporting anything I've got to say."
But he is supporting what she's got to say. That was the point of the question
But he is supporting what she's got to say. That was the point of the question
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For Shabana Mahmood to attack some of the most cruelly treated people in the world as having won a "golden ticket" because they manage to get to and claim asylum in Britain is unforgiveable.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
November 16, 2025 at 11:11 AM
For Shabana Mahmood to attack some of the most cruelly treated people in the world as having won a "golden ticket" because they manage to get to and claim asylum in Britain is unforgiveable.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
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The Labour Government reeling off the same far-right talking points on immigration. And look who is celebrating. The far-right.
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
November 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The Labour Government reeling off the same far-right talking points on immigration. And look who is celebrating. The far-right.
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
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Shabana Mahmood on the BBC this morning talking about desperate people fleeing war and persecution as being given a "golden ticket" and "handouts" and saying she's got a "moral mission" to take them away from them
Indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Reform www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/shabana-ma...
Indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Reform www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/shabana-ma...
Shabana Mahmood and the Politics of Extortion
Labour's strategy of telling its supporters to back Reform-style policies, or get a Reform Government, is the politics of the protection racket and it is not going to work
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Shabana Mahmood on the BBC this morning talking about desperate people fleeing war and persecution as being given a "golden ticket" and "handouts" and saying she's got a "moral mission" to take them away from them
Indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Reform www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/shabana-ma...
Indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Reform www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/shabana-ma...
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My granddad was a refugee, my wife, our close friends and those of our kids are either immigrants or the children of immigrants.
Do ministers ever think about the message their rhetoric on "handouts" and "golden tickets" for migrants sends about whether this is a government for people like us?
Do ministers ever think about the message their rhetoric on "handouts" and "golden tickets" for migrants sends about whether this is a government for people like us?
November 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
My granddad was a refugee, my wife, our close friends and those of our kids are either immigrants or the children of immigrants.
Do ministers ever think about the message their rhetoric on "handouts" and "golden tickets" for migrants sends about whether this is a government for people like us?
Do ministers ever think about the message their rhetoric on "handouts" and "golden tickets" for migrants sends about whether this is a government for people like us?
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Thx to Julie Ivory on Facebook for a great meme
November 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Thx to Julie Ivory on Facebook for a great meme
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I prefer the singular possessive, "Oh, for fuck's sake." It just sounds more professional.
November 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
I prefer the singular possessive, "Oh, for fuck's sake." It just sounds more professional.
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Former Labour group leader on Carmarthenshire County Council Cllr Robert James has defected to the Green Party
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has welcomed Robert, who represents Lliedi ward on Carmarthenshire County Council, to the Green Party. Announced at the Wales Green Party conference today.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has welcomed Robert, who represents Lliedi ward on Carmarthenshire County Council, to the Green Party. Announced at the Wales Green Party conference today.
November 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Former Labour group leader on Carmarthenshire County Council Cllr Robert James has defected to the Green Party
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has welcomed Robert, who represents Lliedi ward on Carmarthenshire County Council, to the Green Party. Announced at the Wales Green Party conference today.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has welcomed Robert, who represents Lliedi ward on Carmarthenshire County Council, to the Green Party. Announced at the Wales Green Party conference today.
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Yep. And to think that so many people think this man is some sort of hero is such a sign of our twisted times.
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Yep. And to think that so many people think this man is some sort of hero is such a sign of our twisted times.
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Maximum monthly State Pension.
Luxembourg £5,426
Norway £1,839
Switzerland £1,657
Denmark £1,486
Sweden £1,373
Belgium £1,338
Netherlands £1,322
France £1,254
Spain £1,238
UK £997
Guess which is unaffordable?
Luxembourg £5,426
Norway £1,839
Switzerland £1,657
Denmark £1,486
Sweden £1,373
Belgium £1,338
Netherlands £1,322
France £1,254
Spain £1,238
UK £997
Guess which is unaffordable?
November 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Maximum monthly State Pension.
Luxembourg £5,426
Norway £1,839
Switzerland £1,657
Denmark £1,486
Sweden £1,373
Belgium £1,338
Netherlands £1,322
France £1,254
Spain £1,238
UK £997
Guess which is unaffordable?
Luxembourg £5,426
Norway £1,839
Switzerland £1,657
Denmark £1,486
Sweden £1,373
Belgium £1,338
Netherlands £1,322
France £1,254
Spain £1,238
UK £997
Guess which is unaffordable?
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Kemi Badenoch is absolutely right about this.
At the time she hacked Harriet Harman's emails it was an offence carrying a prison sentence of up to five years
At the time she hacked Harriet Harman's emails it was an offence carrying a prison sentence of up to five years
October 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Kemi Badenoch is absolutely right about this.
At the time she hacked Harriet Harman's emails it was an offence carrying a prison sentence of up to five years
At the time she hacked Harriet Harman's emails it was an offence carrying a prison sentence of up to five years
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Poor Tommy Robinson fans must be scratching their heads…
October 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Poor Tommy Robinson fans must be scratching their heads…
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Starmer’s politically as thick as two short planks and a complete erse. He’s completely divorced from reality and too busy brown-nosing Trump and Netanyahu.
His “one nation” shite is just that: shite.
His “one nation” shite is just that: shite.
October 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Starmer’s politically as thick as two short planks and a complete erse. He’s completely divorced from reality and too busy brown-nosing Trump and Netanyahu.
His “one nation” shite is just that: shite.
His “one nation” shite is just that: shite.