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Who could have predicted this?
No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Who could have predicted this?
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We need to talk about what's going on with our boys: today's column is on why young men who are struggling deserve a specific policy and cultural focus just as much as young women.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Jobless, isolated, fed misogynistic porn… where is the love for Britain’s lost boys? | Sonia Sodha
Failing to redress the issues facing young men will push them further towards the far right
www.theguardian.com
March 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
We need to talk about what's going on with our boys: today's column is on why young men who are struggling deserve a specific policy and cultural focus just as much as young women.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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As Honest Bob Jenrick tours the country repeating far-right conspiracy talking points about “two-tier sentencing”, here is the letter his own government sent to the Sentencing Council last year approving the very Guidelines he now claims are evidence of “two-tier Keir”.
The man is a fraud.
The man is a fraud.
March 9, 2025 at 7:30 AM
As Honest Bob Jenrick tours the country repeating far-right conspiracy talking points about “two-tier sentencing”, here is the letter his own government sent to the Sentencing Council last year approving the very Guidelines he now claims are evidence of “two-tier Keir”.
The man is a fraud.
The man is a fraud.
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America was given a choice between a lawless, amoral monster and a qualified, intelligent, joyful woman of color—and it chose the monster. We need to reckon with the reality of what that says about so many of us here.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
America Chose the Monster
We all make mistakes.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
March 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
America was given a choice between a lawless, amoral monster and a qualified, intelligent, joyful woman of color—and it chose the monster. We need to reckon with the reality of what that says about so many of us here.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
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In grim contrast to the red carpet, Soheila Golestani faces 74 lashes for her Oscar-nominated film, The Seed of the Sacred Fig. Watch this film to understand the repression of Iran’s theocratic regime &why the #WomenLifeFreedom movement is so important: www.thetimes.com/culture/film...
The actress facing 74 lashes in Iran for her Oscar-nominated film
Instead of attending the glitzy Hollywood ceremony, Soheila Golestani is on trial by the Revolutionary Court for her part in The Seed of the Sacred Fig
www.thetimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In grim contrast to the red carpet, Soheila Golestani faces 74 lashes for her Oscar-nominated film, The Seed of the Sacred Fig. Watch this film to understand the repression of Iran’s theocratic regime &why the #WomenLifeFreedom movement is so important: www.thetimes.com/culture/film...
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There is a best and worst case for what is motivating Trump's strategy on Russia and Ukraine. I've thought about them for this piece. But in a sense it's immaterial- either way Zelensky is being set up for an impossible choice: surrender or blame.
Writing from me. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
Writing from me. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
Trump is setting Ukraine up for an appalling choice: surrender or blame.
What's the best and worst case for the Trump Russia strategy?
open.substack.com
March 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
There is a best and worst case for what is motivating Trump's strategy on Russia and Ukraine. I've thought about them for this piece. But in a sense it's immaterial- either way Zelensky is being set up for an impossible choice: surrender or blame.
Writing from me. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
Writing from me. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
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This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
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Jesus Christ. When was the last time you heard anyone say something like this?
🇪🇺🇬🇧 Through my first set of meetings in Brussels. The praise for Starmer is overwhelming: “What he has managed to do is not just good for him. It's good for all of us. Absolutely top notch. This is the UK at its best. The UK we have always admired.
March 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Jesus Christ. When was the last time you heard anyone say something like this?
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Republicans on Capitol Hill are shying away from criticizing Trump’s policies over fears for their physical safety and that of their families, a Democratic member of Congress has said
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Republicans terrified of crossing Trump due to physical threats, Democrat says
Eric Swalwell says threats to them and their families are stopping GOP officials from criticizing president
www.theguardian.com
February 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Republicans on Capitol Hill are shying away from criticizing Trump’s policies over fears for their physical safety and that of their families, a Democratic member of Congress has said
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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A shocking if not surprising headline - what’s really depressing is that none of the newspapers have it as their headline
February 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM
A shocking if not surprising headline - what’s really depressing is that none of the newspapers have it as their headline
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In 2019 Nigel Farage's Brexit Party voted against plans to tackle Russian propaganda, calling claims of Russian interference "scare stories"
One of his MEPs was Nathan Gill, who has just been accused in court of taking bribes in exchange for defending Russia in the European Parliament
One of his MEPs was Nathan Gill, who has just been accused in court of taking bribes in exchange for defending Russia in the European Parliament
February 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
In 2019 Nigel Farage's Brexit Party voted against plans to tackle Russian propaganda, calling claims of Russian interference "scare stories"
One of his MEPs was Nathan Gill, who has just been accused in court of taking bribes in exchange for defending Russia in the European Parliament
One of his MEPs was Nathan Gill, who has just been accused in court of taking bribes in exchange for defending Russia in the European Parliament
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Stephen Fry: “I’m deeply worried by the darkening shadow that’s going over the world, a shadow that we have to call fascism”
Laura Kuenssberg: “You would use that word?”
Stephen Fry: “Oh absolutely. It’s a cult of power; and power only speaks to power”
#bbclaurak
Laura Kuenssberg: “You would use that word?”
Stephen Fry: “Oh absolutely. It’s a cult of power; and power only speaks to power”
#bbclaurak
February 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Stephen Fry: “I’m deeply worried by the darkening shadow that’s going over the world, a shadow that we have to call fascism”
Laura Kuenssberg: “You would use that word?”
Stephen Fry: “Oh absolutely. It’s a cult of power; and power only speaks to power”
#bbclaurak
Laura Kuenssberg: “You would use that word?”
Stephen Fry: “Oh absolutely. It’s a cult of power; and power only speaks to power”
#bbclaurak
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Last night's Pentagon massacre is much more than realized. Not just firing the black CJCS and first woman CNO but all the senior JAG officers and hiring a man who just joined 3 different crypto firms tied to Kushner and Thiel as Chairman. I did a deep dive into it open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
This is the most dangerous move yet
The canary is gasping for air
open.substack.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Last night's Pentagon massacre is much more than realized. Not just firing the black CJCS and first woman CNO but all the senior JAG officers and hiring a man who just joined 3 different crypto firms tied to Kushner and Thiel as Chairman. I did a deep dive into it open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
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Lie after lie has been told this week about how the Ukraine war started, from the Kremlin and the White House.
Here's our News Agents video essay which explains the truth, and spells out why Trump clings so close to Putin and lives in his warped reality.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cufM...
Here's our News Agents video essay which explains the truth, and spells out why Trump clings so close to Putin and lives in his warped reality.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cufM...
Ukraine War: The New Trump & Putin Axis Explained
YouTube video by The News Agents
www.youtube.com
February 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Lie after lie has been told this week about how the Ukraine war started, from the Kremlin and the White House.
Here's our News Agents video essay which explains the truth, and spells out why Trump clings so close to Putin and lives in his warped reality.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cufM...
Here's our News Agents video essay which explains the truth, and spells out why Trump clings so close to Putin and lives in his warped reality.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cufM...
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My thoughts on the Russian-American talks on Ukraine, without Ukraine. The simplest interpretation of the available facts is that the Americans are using Russian violence to try to exploit Ukraine.
snyder.substack.com/p/peace-or-p...
snyder.substack.com/p/peace-or-p...
Peace or Partition?
Russians and Americans speak about Ukraine, without Ukrainians
snyder.substack.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
My thoughts on the Russian-American talks on Ukraine, without Ukraine. The simplest interpretation of the available facts is that the Americans are using Russian violence to try to exploit Ukraine.
snyder.substack.com/p/peace-or-p...
snyder.substack.com/p/peace-or-p...
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🔴The Truth About Russia’s Campaign of Interference in British Democracy
The British people have been lied to and manipulated for years. It’s time we learnt the whole truth, writes whistleblower Sergei Cristo
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/13/r...
The British people have been lied to and manipulated for years. It’s time we learnt the whole truth, writes whistleblower Sergei Cristo
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/13/r...
The Truth About Russia's Campaign of Interference in British Democracy
The British people have been lied to and manipulated for years. It's time we learnt the whole truth, writes whistleblower Sergei Cristo
bylinetimes.com
February 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
🔴The Truth About Russia’s Campaign of Interference in British Democracy
The British people have been lied to and manipulated for years. It’s time we learnt the whole truth, writes whistleblower Sergei Cristo
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/13/r...
The British people have been lied to and manipulated for years. It’s time we learnt the whole truth, writes whistleblower Sergei Cristo
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/13/r...
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James Murdoch on Boorish Johnson on Brexit
“It struck me that everyone was just having a laugh,” James recalled. “Nobody thought it was going to win, including Johnson.”
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
“It struck me that everyone was just having a laugh,” James recalled. “Nobody thought it was going to win, including Johnson.”
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
www.theatlantic.com
February 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
James Murdoch on Boorish Johnson on Brexit
“It struck me that everyone was just having a laugh,” James recalled. “Nobody thought it was going to win, including Johnson.”
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
“It struck me that everyone was just having a laugh,” James recalled. “Nobody thought it was going to win, including Johnson.”
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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Donald Trump in the White House: a relationship with a dishonest sexual predator and convicted criminal isn't a relationship. It's abuse
centralbylines.co.uk/opinion/it-i...
centralbylines.co.uk/opinion/it-i...
It is time to end the special relationship with Trump
Donald Trump in the White House: a relationship with a dishonest sexual predator and convicted criminal isn't a relationship. It's abuse
centralbylines.co.uk
February 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Donald Trump in the White House: a relationship with a dishonest sexual predator and convicted criminal isn't a relationship. It's abuse
centralbylines.co.uk/opinion/it-i...
centralbylines.co.uk/opinion/it-i...
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A bit of good news: NHS England hospital waiting list falls for 4th month in row. The lowest figures since April 2023. Considering the “quademic” and winter months, this is an achievement for both the NHS and Labour government.
So it’ll obviously be all over the news, right?
So it’ll obviously be all over the news, right?
February 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
A bit of good news: NHS England hospital waiting list falls for 4th month in row. The lowest figures since April 2023. Considering the “quademic” and winter months, this is an achievement for both the NHS and Labour government.
So it’ll obviously be all over the news, right?
So it’ll obviously be all over the news, right?
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This Byline Times story on Farage pictured with far-right activists has not been picked up by any established media outlet - including liberal/democratic/left publications. Why? Because people like being comfortable in their own power and status.
The newspaper I edit will keep sounding the alarm.
The newspaper I edit will keep sounding the alarm.
Nigel Farage Pictured With Far-Right Activists Who Posted 'Pride Swastikas' and Racist Rants
EXCLUSIVE: The Reform UK leader posed for pictures with the group of prominent far-right activists known for their extreme, racist and Islamophobic posts
bylinetimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This Byline Times story on Farage pictured with far-right activists has not been picked up by any established media outlet - including liberal/democratic/left publications. Why? Because people like being comfortable in their own power and status.
The newspaper I edit will keep sounding the alarm.
The newspaper I edit will keep sounding the alarm.
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#BrexitTrumpRussia
We need to #RejoinEU asap
It was a criminally procured result to destabilise the West and it's worked!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
We need to #RejoinEU asap
It was a criminally procured result to destabilise the West and it's worked!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible
I believe joining the EU would boost the economy, increase global influence, improve collaboration and provide stability & freedom. I believe that Brexit hasn't brought any tangible benefit and there ...
petition.parliament.uk
February 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#BrexitTrumpRussia
We need to #RejoinEU asap
It was a criminally procured result to destabilise the West and it's worked!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
We need to #RejoinEU asap
It was a criminally procured result to destabilise the West and it's worked!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...