Boris Long
@borislong.bsky.social
Getting older but no wiser every second.
I refer you to line 1.
I refer you to line 1.
Pinned
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NEW: Second video shows ICE shooting in Minneapolis. A woman, a U.S. citizen, was killed
January 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM
NEW: Second video shows ICE shooting in Minneapolis. A woman, a U.S. citizen, was killed
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Nigel Farage confirms that Reform UK will vote *against* the bill to lift the two child cap, keeping hundreds of thousands of children in poverty.
January 7, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Nigel Farage confirms that Reform UK will vote *against* the bill to lift the two child cap, keeping hundreds of thousands of children in poverty.
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“Can I begin by saying I hope all colleagues had a happy Christmas. It probably feels quite along time ago now, but not for Reform of course because today is the day that they celebrate Christmas in Russia”
Keir Starmer
#PMQs
Keir Starmer
#PMQs
January 7, 2026 at 12:13 PM
“Can I begin by saying I hope all colleagues had a happy Christmas. It probably feels quite along time ago now, but not for Reform of course because today is the day that they celebrate Christmas in Russia”
Keir Starmer
#PMQs
Keir Starmer
#PMQs
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Fury at Reform Kent council's plan to rip out city's historic cast-iron lampposts and put in 'grotesque' modern alternatives
Fury at Reform council's plans to rip out historic lampposts
It is the cathedral city so beloved of Charles Dickens he set David Copperfield there. But a lasting fragment of Canterbury's Victorian heritage is set to be ripped out and replaced.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Fury at Reform Kent council's plan to rip out city's historic cast-iron lampposts and put in 'grotesque' modern alternatives
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Palestine Action hunger striker is ‘struggling to breathe’
As Heba Muraisi enters day 66 of refusing food, the length of Bobby Sands’s strike in 1981, campaigners warn she is at risk of brain damage
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
As Heba Muraisi enters day 66 of refusing food, the length of Bobby Sands’s strike in 1981, campaigners warn she is at risk of brain damage
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
Palestine Action hunger striker is ‘struggling to breathe’
As Heba Muraisi enters day 66 of refusing food, the length of Bobby Sands’s strike in 1981, campaigners warn she is at risk of brain damage
www.thetimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Palestine Action hunger striker is ‘struggling to breathe’
As Heba Muraisi enters day 66 of refusing food, the length of Bobby Sands’s strike in 1981, campaigners warn she is at risk of brain damage
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
As Heba Muraisi enters day 66 of refusing food, the length of Bobby Sands’s strike in 1981, campaigners warn she is at risk of brain damage
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
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Our Govt is intransigent on this issue of injustice for nearly a thousand prisoners.
Its suggested plan is far too slow.
Two better plans were suggested last night by two very learned Peers, but the Govt rejected both.
We won't give up.
Its suggested plan is far too slow.
Two better plans were suggested last night by two very learned Peers, but the Govt rejected both.
We won't give up.
IPP sentences - we have been saying these are profoundly unjust for years, says @greenjennyjones.bsky.social in #HouseofLords.
Know there is a lot of concern on the Labour benches, and some have bravely spoken up.
We need to move forward
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Know there is a lot of concern on the Labour benches, and some have bravely spoken up.
We need to move forward
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Parliamentlive.tv
House of Lords
parliamentlive.tv
January 7, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Our Govt is intransigent on this issue of injustice for nearly a thousand prisoners.
Its suggested plan is far too slow.
Two better plans were suggested last night by two very learned Peers, but the Govt rejected both.
We won't give up.
Its suggested plan is far too slow.
Two better plans were suggested last night by two very learned Peers, but the Govt rejected both.
We won't give up.
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Fujitsu ‘not a parasite’, boss says while refusing to give redress figure for Horizon IT scandal victims.
It lied. Enabled the Post Office to convict innocent postmasters, boosted exec pay.
Public purse has paid £1.32bn compensation. Zero contribution from Fujitsu. Still gets govt contracts.
It lied. Enabled the Post Office to convict innocent postmasters, boosted exec pay.
Public purse has paid £1.32bn compensation. Zero contribution from Fujitsu. Still gets govt contracts.
Fujitsu ‘not a parasite’, boss says while refusing to give redress figure for Horizon IT scandal victims
Paul Patterson questioned by MPs as firm continues to make millions from UK government contracts
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Fujitsu ‘not a parasite’, boss says while refusing to give redress figure for Horizon IT scandal victims.
It lied. Enabled the Post Office to convict innocent postmasters, boosted exec pay.
Public purse has paid £1.32bn compensation. Zero contribution from Fujitsu. Still gets govt contracts.
It lied. Enabled the Post Office to convict innocent postmasters, boosted exec pay.
Public purse has paid £1.32bn compensation. Zero contribution from Fujitsu. Still gets govt contracts.
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But Starmer & Yvette Cooper call this democracy??
Surely everyone can see that this is called EXTORTION and it looks nothing like democracy!
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Surely everyone can see that this is called EXTORTION and it looks nothing like democracy!
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Venezuela ‘turning over’ $2bn in oil to US, Trump says, in move that could cut supply to China
Deal indicates Venezuelan government is responding to Trump’s demand that they open up to US oil companies or risk more military intervention
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
But Starmer & Yvette Cooper call this democracy??
Surely everyone can see that this is called EXTORTION and it looks nothing like democracy!
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Surely everyone can see that this is called EXTORTION and it looks nothing like democracy!
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Bloomberg's X account has more than 800k followers. Their most recent post was shared five times
It would basically come at close to zero cost for outlets like Bloomberg to delete their X accounts, and "We don't want to use a non-consensual deepfake abuse app as a comms platform" is a fine excuse
It would basically come at close to zero cost for outlets like Bloomberg to delete their X accounts, and "We don't want to use a non-consensual deepfake abuse app as a comms platform" is a fine excuse
January 7, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Bloomberg's X account has more than 800k followers. Their most recent post was shared five times
It would basically come at close to zero cost for outlets like Bloomberg to delete their X accounts, and "We don't want to use a non-consensual deepfake abuse app as a comms platform" is a fine excuse
It would basically come at close to zero cost for outlets like Bloomberg to delete their X accounts, and "We don't want to use a non-consensual deepfake abuse app as a comms platform" is a fine excuse
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The more rogue the U.S. gets, the worse this looks.
"The report concluded that it remained unclear whether or not US intelligence would be able to access the data, despite Palantir’s official reassurances otherwise. The 🇨🇭army also found other issues, in terms of its cost & the fact that it might require Palantir specialists to be permanently onsite"
MPs question UK Palantir contracts after investigation reveals security concerns
Journalists find Swiss government rejected company over fears US intelligence might gain access to sensitive data
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:42 AM
The more rogue the U.S. gets, the worse this looks.
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Not the most important thing. But this contract was - probably unlawfully - awarded without competition. But the Court of Appeal, under pressure from the Tories over our VIP lane judicial reviews, said there was no public interest in who Government awards contracts to so there can be no challenge.
Yet another huge contract, awarded without any competitive bidding process, to Wes Streeting's favourite NHS supplier, the Hard Right US surveillance tech specialists Palantir, for military decision making capability.
Palantir lands biggest ever UK defense deal
The £240 million contract with the Ministry of Defence has renewed a debate about Britain’s dependence on American technology.
www.politico.eu
January 6, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Not the most important thing. But this contract was - probably unlawfully - awarded without competition. But the Court of Appeal, under pressure from the Tories over our VIP lane judicial reviews, said there was no public interest in who Government awards contracts to so there can be no challenge.
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Trump using UK bases to build US military in Europe while threatening a European ally is where we are at.
Britain as Runway 1.
Britain as Runway 1.
January 7, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Trump using UK bases to build US military in Europe while threatening a European ally is where we are at.
Britain as Runway 1.
Britain as Runway 1.
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Last week we posted our interactive hunt map 👉 https://leagueacs.co.uk/4aWnK
If like many others, you were shocked to discover a hunt still operates in your area. Pledge to respond to the upcoming consultation: https://leagueacs.co.uk/uPgJa
#TimeForChange
If like many others, you were shocked to discover a hunt still operates in your area. Pledge to respond to the upcoming consultation: https://leagueacs.co.uk/uPgJa
#TimeForChange
January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Last week we posted our interactive hunt map 👉 https://leagueacs.co.uk/4aWnK
If like many others, you were shocked to discover a hunt still operates in your area. Pledge to respond to the upcoming consultation: https://leagueacs.co.uk/uPgJa
#TimeForChange
If like many others, you were shocked to discover a hunt still operates in your area. Pledge to respond to the upcoming consultation: https://leagueacs.co.uk/uPgJa
#TimeForChange
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I'm posting this again, for anyone who doesn't get what's happening.
US megacorporations buy up local businesses and resources, extract wealth for American billionaires, and don't even have to pay taxes.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
US megacorporations buy up local businesses and resources, extract wealth for American billionaires, and don't even have to pay taxes.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
US will be exempt from global tax deal targeting profits of large multinationals
Agreement finalised by the OECD waters down a landmark 2021 deal that set a minimum global corporate tax of 15%
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:24 AM
I'm posting this again, for anyone who doesn't get what's happening.
US megacorporations buy up local businesses and resources, extract wealth for American billionaires, and don't even have to pay taxes.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
US megacorporations buy up local businesses and resources, extract wealth for American billionaires, and don't even have to pay taxes.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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If the Palestine Action hunger strikers die - which they could do at any moment, as they are now very close to the end - it will be the government that killed them. Today’s column explains why. Please share, and write urgently to your MP.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Let’s be clear: if the Palestine Action hunger strikers die, the government will bear moral responsibility | George Monbiot
The three remaining hunger strikers have been convicted of nothing. Yet with astonishing cruelty, ministers refuse to listen to their reasonable demands, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:07 AM
If the Palestine Action hunger strikers die - which they could do at any moment, as they are now very close to the end - it will be the government that killed them. Today’s column explains why. Please share, and write urgently to your MP.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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A Hawaiʻi state judge has rejected four different arguments from Big Oil to have Honolulu’s climate deception case dropped, moving the case one step closer to trial. 🙌
January 6, 2026 at 7:44 PM
A Hawaiʻi state judge has rejected four different arguments from Big Oil to have Honolulu’s climate deception case dropped, moving the case one step closer to trial. 🙌
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Filton Trial: Judge tells jurors that "bias, emotion, sympathy, prejudice... political views" should not feature in their deliberations.
Jurors have an absolute right to acquit a defendant according to their CONSCIENCE.
Another judge misleading a jury.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Jurors have an absolute right to acquit a defendant according to their CONSCIENCE.
Another judge misleading a jury.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Elbit jurors told to 'keep cool heads' in activists' trial
Six people are on trial accused of violence during a break-in at a defence firm linked to Israel.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Filton Trial: Judge tells jurors that "bias, emotion, sympathy, prejudice... political views" should not feature in their deliberations.
Jurors have an absolute right to acquit a defendant according to their CONSCIENCE.
Another judge misleading a jury.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Jurors have an absolute right to acquit a defendant according to their CONSCIENCE.
Another judge misleading a jury.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Outrageous.
Ministers should be listening to scientists, frontline communities and those working towards a green transition – not hosting the interests of oil giants in their own offices.
✍🏼 - @adamramsay.bsky.social
abolishwestminster.substack.com/p/revealed-o...
Ministers should be listening to scientists, frontline communities and those working towards a green transition – not hosting the interests of oil giants in their own offices.
✍🏼 - @adamramsay.bsky.social
abolishwestminster.substack.com/p/revealed-o...
Revealed: oil industry lobbyist working inside UK’s climate department
Polanski slams arrangement; experts warn of 'corporate infiltration antithetical to democracy'
abolishwestminster.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Outrageous.
Ministers should be listening to scientists, frontline communities and those working towards a green transition – not hosting the interests of oil giants in their own offices.
✍🏼 - @adamramsay.bsky.social
abolishwestminster.substack.com/p/revealed-o...
Ministers should be listening to scientists, frontline communities and those working towards a green transition – not hosting the interests of oil giants in their own offices.
✍🏼 - @adamramsay.bsky.social
abolishwestminster.substack.com/p/revealed-o...
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We can’t go on like this.
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
Fat Cat Day 2026 - High Pay Centre
Data shows the average FTSE 100 CEO will take just over two days to earn the median UK worker's full time annual salary. Median FTSE100 CEO pay amounted to £4.398 million (excluding pension), 113 time...
highpaycentre.org
January 6, 2026 at 12:55 PM
We can’t go on like this.
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
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new open access paper on collapsing mental health of young workers in the US with Alex Bryson
Rising young worker despair in the United States☆
in SSM Population Health
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Rising young worker despair in the United States☆
in SSM Population Health
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Rising young worker despair in the United States
Between the early 1990s and 2015 the relationship between mental despair and age was hump-shaped in the United States: it rose in middle-age, then dec…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:59 PM
new open access paper on collapsing mental health of young workers in the US with Alex Bryson
Rising young worker despair in the United States☆
in SSM Population Health
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Rising young worker despair in the United States☆
in SSM Population Health
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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You'll be amazed to hear that on the stock market
Chevron ⬆️9%
Halliburton ⬆️10%
Exxon ⬆️4%
ConocoPhillips ⬆️8%
Chevron ⬆️9%
Halliburton ⬆️10%
Exxon ⬆️4%
ConocoPhillips ⬆️8%
January 5, 2026 at 10:33 AM
You'll be amazed to hear that on the stock market
Chevron ⬆️9%
Halliburton ⬆️10%
Exxon ⬆️4%
ConocoPhillips ⬆️8%
Chevron ⬆️9%
Halliburton ⬆️10%
Exxon ⬆️4%
ConocoPhillips ⬆️8%
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After attacking Venezuela, Sen Lindsey Graham standing next to Trump on Air Force One, "You just wait for Cuba"
January 5, 2026 at 9:01 AM
After attacking Venezuela, Sen Lindsey Graham standing next to Trump on Air Force One, "You just wait for Cuba"
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Talarico: In 2024, Trump met with oil executives and promised them a ‘great deal’ in exchange for $1 billion in contributions.
And now Trump thanked them with a gift — the nation of Venezuela, home to the largest oil reserves in the entire world.
We have to recognize how corrupt this new war is
And now Trump thanked them with a gift — the nation of Venezuela, home to the largest oil reserves in the entire world.
We have to recognize how corrupt this new war is
January 5, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Talarico: In 2024, Trump met with oil executives and promised them a ‘great deal’ in exchange for $1 billion in contributions.
And now Trump thanked them with a gift — the nation of Venezuela, home to the largest oil reserves in the entire world.
We have to recognize how corrupt this new war is
And now Trump thanked them with a gift — the nation of Venezuela, home to the largest oil reserves in the entire world.
We have to recognize how corrupt this new war is
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Ethan Hawke on Donald Trump, "History’s littered with despots and selfish people and they make the rules for the kind people"
January 4, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Ethan Hawke on Donald Trump, "History’s littered with despots and selfish people and they make the rules for the kind people"