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“During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.”
― George Orwell
Inequality is hurting us All - rich and poor alike.
And If not Now? When? Hillel 🇵🇸
― George Orwell
Inequality is hurting us All - rich and poor alike.
And If not Now? When? Hillel 🇵🇸
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You may have seen that BBC News online’s Middle East editor is taking legal action against me over my work on the BBC’s editorial approach to Israel/Palestine.
I strongly disagree with his claims, and, if necessary, I look forward to vigorously defending my reporting in court.
I strongly disagree with his claims, and, if necessary, I look forward to vigorously defending my reporting in court.
November 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
You may have seen that BBC News online’s Middle East editor is taking legal action against me over my work on the BBC’s editorial approach to Israel/Palestine.
I strongly disagree with his claims, and, if necessary, I look forward to vigorously defending my reporting in court.
I strongly disagree with his claims, and, if necessary, I look forward to vigorously defending my reporting in court.
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If we're talking about bias, why do BBC politics programmes, from Politics Live to the Laura Kuennsberg Show, still always begin with a look at the newspaper front pages, which are overwhelmingly biased in one direction. Helps frame the entire news agenda and debate in their favour
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
If we're talking about bias, why do BBC politics programmes, from Politics Live to the Laura Kuennsberg Show, still always begin with a look at the newspaper front pages, which are overwhelmingly biased in one direction. Helps frame the entire news agenda and debate in their favour
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Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
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A pity William's attitude to remembrance doesn't seem to extend to slavery & the slave trade - particularly as the royal family were major promoters & beneficiaries
"'Remembrance is for everyone': William to encourage young people to wear red poppy on Armistice Day"
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
"'Remembrance is for everyone': William to encourage young people to wear red poppy on Armistice Day"
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
November 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
A pity William's attitude to remembrance doesn't seem to extend to slavery & the slave trade - particularly as the royal family were major promoters & beneficiaries
"'Remembrance is for everyone': William to encourage young people to wear red poppy on Armistice Day"
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
"'Remembrance is for everyone': William to encourage young people to wear red poppy on Armistice Day"
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
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Protesters lay outside the #COP30 climate summit in Brazil covered in white sheets, to call attention to the deaths of activists and journalists killed while "defending land, territories and natural resources."
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Protesters lay outside the #COP30 climate summit in Brazil covered in white sheets, to call attention to the deaths of activists and journalists killed while "defending land, territories and natural resources."
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I’ve emailed it to Rachel Shabi, Guardian correspondent, writes on Gaza, ‘antisemitism’, fingers crossed. It needs to be widely seen; the MH issue was hijacked last time around, this makes it clear what their intentions are.
November 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I’ve emailed it to Rachel Shabi, Guardian correspondent, writes on Gaza, ‘antisemitism’, fingers crossed. It needs to be widely seen; the MH issue was hijacked last time around, this makes it clear what their intentions are.
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Laws are bent for the rich.
Wages taxed at marginal rates of 20% – 45% plus national insurance contributions (NIC).
Capital gains taxed at 18% to 32%, no NIC .
Dividends taxed at 8.75% to 39.35%, no NIC.
All income must be taxed at the same rate.
Wages taxed at marginal rates of 20% – 45% plus national insurance contributions (NIC).
Capital gains taxed at 18% to 32%, no NIC .
Dividends taxed at 8.75% to 39.35%, no NIC.
All income must be taxed at the same rate.
Nothing will change until the political system is freed from the clutches of corporations and the super-rich
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few
leftfootforward.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Laws are bent for the rich.
Wages taxed at marginal rates of 20% – 45% plus national insurance contributions (NIC).
Capital gains taxed at 18% to 32%, no NIC .
Dividends taxed at 8.75% to 39.35%, no NIC.
All income must be taxed at the same rate.
Wages taxed at marginal rates of 20% – 45% plus national insurance contributions (NIC).
Capital gains taxed at 18% to 32%, no NIC .
Dividends taxed at 8.75% to 39.35%, no NIC.
All income must be taxed at the same rate.
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Am remembering when a senior BBC News bod told me how they coded into their visual imagery criticisms of Jeremy Corbyn. But sure, it has a Left wing bias. waitingfortax.com/2018/03/19/t...
November 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Am remembering when a senior BBC News bod told me how they coded into their visual imagery criticisms of Jeremy Corbyn. But sure, it has a Left wing bias. waitingfortax.com/2018/03/19/t...
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This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
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US: British journalist Sami Hamdi to be released from ICE detention, set to return home - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/british-journalist-sami-hamdi-released-detention-return-home
US: British journalist Sami Hamdi to be released from ICE detention, set to return home
The government revoked his visa after he arrived in the country for a speaking tour
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November 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
US: British journalist Sami Hamdi to be released from ICE detention, set to return home - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/british-journalist-sami-hamdi-released-detention-return-home
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BBC Trump row: Pro-Israel bias over Gaza is the real scandal url:https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/bbc-trump-row-gaza-genocide-whitewashing-israel-bias
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
BBC Trump row: Pro-Israel bias over Gaza is the real scandal url:https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/bbc-trump-row-gaza-genocide-whitewashing-israel-bias
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Fetterman, you're done. We the people of PA didn't elect you to be the turncoat that you proved yourself to be today.
November 11, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Fetterman, you're done. We the people of PA didn't elect you to be the turncoat that you proved yourself to be today.
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Mehdi Hasan is a Master Debater and a passionate anti Zionist… this take down of Murray was an absolute pleasure to watch!
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Mehdi Hasan WIPES THE FLOOR With Douglas Murray In Viral Debate.
YouTube video by Balance Of Power
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November 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Mehdi Hasan is a Master Debater and a passionate anti Zionist… this take down of Murray was an absolute pleasure to watch!
youtu.be/N5bCp7BrVIM?...
youtu.be/N5bCp7BrVIM?...
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"Lord Bamford's latest political donation makes the point, yet again, that we need a cap on donations," says @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/bill...
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/bill...
Billionaire Tory donor and JCB chair Lord Bamford gives Reform UK £200,000
"Lord Bamford's latest political donation makes the point, yet again, that we need a cap on donations."
leftfootforward.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
"Lord Bamford's latest political donation makes the point, yet again, that we need a cap on donations," says @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/bill...
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/bill...
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The right can mock my teeth all it wants – it shows the Greens have struck a nerve | Zack Polanski
As a politician, I expect opposition and debate. But when it centres on personal insults, not policies, something else is going on
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As a politician, I expect opposition and debate. But when it centres on personal insults, not policies, something else is going on
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The right can mock my teeth all it wants – it shows the Greens have struck a nerve | Zack Polanski
As a politician, I expect opposition and debate. But when it centres on personal insults, not policies, something else is going on, says the leader of the Green party, Zack Polanski
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The right can mock my teeth all it wants – it shows the Greens have struck a nerve | Zack Polanski
As a politician, I expect opposition and debate. But when it centres on personal insults, not policies, something else is going on
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As a politician, I expect opposition and debate. But when it centres on personal insults, not policies, something else is going on
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Israel's Ben Gvir hands out sweets after death penalty bill for Palestinians advances - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israels-ben-gvir-hands-out-sweets-after-death-penalty-bill-palestinians
Israel's Ben Gvir hands out sweets after death penalty bill for Palestinians advances
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p><a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/countries/israel" target="_blank">Israeli </a>minister Itamar Ben Gvir handed out sweets in parliament on Monday after a bill allowing death penalty for <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/countries/palestine" target="_blank">Palestinian</a> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/Palestinian%20prisoners" target="_blank">prisoners</a> passed its first reading. </p>
<p>The bill was approved by a majority of 39 out of 120 Knesset members, with 16 voting against in Israel's parliament.</p>
<p>It would allow judges to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis on so-called “nationalistic” grounds.</p>
<p>The legislation would not apply to Israelis who kill Palestinians under similar circumstances.</p>
<p>The bill now requires two more readings in the Knesset before it can become an official law. </p>
<p>Hamas called the legislation "fascist and sadistic" and called for global action against Israel, including "deterrent sanctions."</p>
<p>The Islamic Jihad said the bill's passing was "a dangerous criminal escalation".</p>
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November 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Israel's Ben Gvir hands out sweets after death penalty bill for Palestinians advances - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israels-ben-gvir-hands-out-sweets-after-death-penalty-bill-palestinians
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Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
