@lawrencefitzgerald.bsky.social
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Horrific, disgusting, inexcusable, antisemitic
BREAKING: 11 people were killed at Sydney's Bondi Beach in an attack on the Jewish community, an official says.
Gunmen kill 9 at Bondi Beach; police kill one, arrest another
Two gunmen have shot dead nine people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. This tragic event occurred on Sunday.
bit.ly
December 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Horrific, disgusting, inexcusable, antisemitic
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Lord Rothermere's wife has donated £50,000 to Reform UK. I wonder which party the Daily Mail will endorse at the next election.
December 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Lord Rothermere's wife has donated £50,000 to Reform UK. I wonder which party the Daily Mail will endorse at the next election.
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In the spirit of The Guardian’s appeal, I’ve added a quote from former columnist Suzanne Moore, who said this on social media defending transphobic remarks she made in the Guardian.
The paper would continue to pay for her services for years to come.
The paper would continue to pay for her services for years to come.
December 13, 2025 at 9:55 AM
In the spirit of The Guardian’s appeal, I’ve added a quote from former columnist Suzanne Moore, who said this on social media defending transphobic remarks she made in the Guardian.
The paper would continue to pay for her services for years to come.
The paper would continue to pay for her services for years to come.
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Meanwhile Robin Ince genuinely has been cancelled for daring to voice his opinions and for defending trans people.
Where's the outrage from the "cancel culture" lot?
What are the Free Speech Union doing to help him?
Where's the outrage from the "cancel culture" lot?
What are the Free Speech Union doing to help him?
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Meanwhile Robin Ince genuinely has been cancelled for daring to voice his opinions and for defending trans people.
Where's the outrage from the "cancel culture" lot?
What are the Free Speech Union doing to help him?
Where's the outrage from the "cancel culture" lot?
What are the Free Speech Union doing to help him?
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Best two pieces I’ve read today are by @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
(The other one precedes this in my feed.)
(The other one precedes this in my feed.)
Donald Trump is set on regime change - in Europe. Latest column www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Donald Trump is pursuing regime change – in Europe | Jonathan Freedland
The US made it clear this week that it plans to help the parties of the European far right gain power. Keir Starmer and his fellow leaders have to face this new reality, writes Guardian columnist Jona...
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Best two pieces I’ve read today are by @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
(The other one precedes this in my feed.)
(The other one precedes this in my feed.)
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They say never meet your heroes but I know Robin so I know sometimes you should.
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
They say never meet your heroes but I know Robin so I know sometimes you should.
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The very same commentators that spent years condemning anti-semitism in UK politics as a major national scandal, have suddenly lost interest now that it implicates one of their own
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
The Farage Apologists
The same commentators that spent years condemning anti-semitism in UK politics as a major national scandal, have suddenly lost interest now that it implicates one of their own
www.adambienkov.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The very same commentators that spent years condemning anti-semitism in UK politics as a major national scandal, have suddenly lost interest now that it implicates one of their own
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
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Dolphins are meant to roam hundreds of kilometres of ocean – not swim in tiny tanks for our amusement. 🐬
Choose compassion: don’t support captive dolphin attractions. 🚫
#dolphins #emptythetanks #aquarium #marineanimals #marinepark
Choose compassion: don’t support captive dolphin attractions. 🚫
#dolphins #emptythetanks #aquarium #marineanimals #marinepark
December 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Dolphins are meant to roam hundreds of kilometres of ocean – not swim in tiny tanks for our amusement. 🐬
Choose compassion: don’t support captive dolphin attractions. 🚫
#dolphins #emptythetanks #aquarium #marineanimals #marinepark
Choose compassion: don’t support captive dolphin attractions. 🚫
#dolphins #emptythetanks #aquarium #marineanimals #marinepark
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As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet.
Forever.
Forever.
December 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet.
Forever.
Forever.
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Tommy Robinson and his far right goons are holding a carol service to honour the birth of a displaced Middle Eastern refugee who started a religion that explicitly emphasized a belief in universal love, peace and tolerance over earthly nations and division.
Dimmer than broken Christmas tree lights
Dimmer than broken Christmas tree lights
December 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Tommy Robinson and his far right goons are holding a carol service to honour the birth of a displaced Middle Eastern refugee who started a religion that explicitly emphasized a belief in universal love, peace and tolerance over earthly nations and division.
Dimmer than broken Christmas tree lights
Dimmer than broken Christmas tree lights
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Rewatching the famous Ali G and Trump encounter and had never appreciated quite how dim-witted Trump’s opening statement is.
"Hundreds of millions of years ago, people were doing business, and they were trading rocks and stones."
But said so very confidently.
youtu.be/sP5ElraFHHE?...
"Hundreds of millions of years ago, people were doing business, and they were trading rocks and stones."
But said so very confidently.
youtu.be/sP5ElraFHHE?...
Ali G donald trump sacha baron Cohen interview
YouTube video by Smarty Max
youtu.be
December 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Rewatching the famous Ali G and Trump encounter and had never appreciated quite how dim-witted Trump’s opening statement is.
"Hundreds of millions of years ago, people were doing business, and they were trading rocks and stones."
But said so very confidently.
youtu.be/sP5ElraFHHE?...
"Hundreds of millions of years ago, people were doing business, and they were trading rocks and stones."
But said so very confidently.
youtu.be/sP5ElraFHHE?...
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Sharing this because it's funny.
December 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Sharing this because it's funny.
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Iceland joins Eurovision boycott. "The decision to allow Israel to take part in the next Eurovision, which will be held in Vienna in May, earlier prompted Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw in protest, citing Israel’s conduct in the Gaza war." www.trtworld.com/article/4495...
TRT World - Iceland becomes 5th European country to bow out of Eurovision 2026 over Israel's inclusion
Iceland was among the countries that had requested a vote last week on Israel's participation.
www.trtworld.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Iceland joins Eurovision boycott. "The decision to allow Israel to take part in the next Eurovision, which will be held in Vienna in May, earlier prompted Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw in protest, citing Israel’s conduct in the Gaza war." www.trtworld.com/article/4495...
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His mother was an immigrant.
His wife is an immigrant.
His grandfather and grandmother were immigrants.
Four of his five offspring are the children of immigrants.
His wife is an immigrant.
His grandfather and grandmother were immigrants.
Four of his five offspring are the children of immigrants.
December 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
His mother was an immigrant.
His wife is an immigrant.
His grandfather and grandmother were immigrants.
Four of his five offspring are the children of immigrants.
His wife is an immigrant.
His grandfather and grandmother were immigrants.
Four of his five offspring are the children of immigrants.
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Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel taking part in 2026
Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel taking part in 2026
‘Clear conflict’ between Eurovision ideals of ‘inclusion and dignity for all’ and decision to let Israel compete, says 2024 winner
Nemo, the Swiss singer who won the 2024 Eurovision song contest, has said they are handing back their trophy in protest over Israel’s participation in next year’s event.
The 26-year-old, the first non-binary winner of the contest, said on Thursday there was “a clear conflict” between the Eurovision ideals of “unity, inclusion and dignity for all” and the decision to allow Israel to compete. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel taking part in 2026
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The facts are stark: Europe must open the door to migrants, or face its own extinction | George Monbiot
The facts are stark: Europe must open the door to migrants, or face its own extinction | George Monbiot
These are the facts: plummeting birth rates mean that without attracting immigration, many countries are sliding towards collapse, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
The facts are stark: Europe must open the door to migrants, or face its own extinction | George Monbiot
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“One of the biggest waves of censorship”
Meta has removed or restricted dozens of accounts belonging to abortion access providers, queer groups and reproductive health organisations in the past weeks:
https://bit.ly/4rRJTFV
Meta has removed or restricted dozens of accounts belonging to abortion access providers, queer groups and reproductive health organisations in the past weeks:
https://bit.ly/4rRJTFV
Meta shuts down global accounts linked to abortion advice and queer content
More than 50 organisations report sites being restricted or removed, with abortion hotlines blocked and posts showing non-explicit nudity triggering warnings
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
“One of the biggest waves of censorship”
Meta has removed or restricted dozens of accounts belonging to abortion access providers, queer groups and reproductive health organisations in the past weeks:
https://bit.ly/4rRJTFV
Meta has removed or restricted dozens of accounts belonging to abortion access providers, queer groups and reproductive health organisations in the past weeks:
https://bit.ly/4rRJTFV
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They're in prison without trial - on hunger strike for Palestine.
The media has been suppressing this story.
Their lives are at risk.
Listen here to their loved ones.
Let them be released on bail, close Israeli arms makers, reverse the ban on Palestine Action.
The media has been suppressing this story.
Their lives are at risk.
Listen here to their loved ones.
Let them be released on bail, close Israeli arms makers, reverse the ban on Palestine Action.
December 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
They're in prison without trial - on hunger strike for Palestine.
The media has been suppressing this story.
Their lives are at risk.
Listen here to their loved ones.
Let them be released on bail, close Israeli arms makers, reverse the ban on Palestine Action.
The media has been suppressing this story.
Their lives are at risk.
Listen here to their loved ones.
Let them be released on bail, close Israeli arms makers, reverse the ban on Palestine Action.
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Apparently opposing genocide "contravenes the work of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust." Beyond belief.
www.jewishnews.co.uk/hmdt-organis...
www.jewishnews.co.uk/hmdt-organis...
Holocaust Memorial Day organiser dismissed over link to grassroots Israeli group accusing state of genocide
EXCLUSIVE: Melanie Goldberg departs as Scottish support worker over link to Standing Together organisation
www.jewishnews.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Apparently opposing genocide "contravenes the work of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust." Beyond belief.
www.jewishnews.co.uk/hmdt-organis...
www.jewishnews.co.uk/hmdt-organis...
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Par for the course: whenever there's a genuine alternative (Scottish independence, Corbyn), The Guardian will undermine it.
December 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Par for the course: whenever there's a genuine alternative (Scottish independence, Corbyn), The Guardian will undermine it.
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The ECHR was set up after WWII to ensure that fascism never again arose in Europe. Why do the right want to curb/limit/leave/abolish the ECHR? Because it does what it was intended to do, that's why...
How many times do we need to point this out?
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
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 11:42 AM
The ECHR was set up after WWII to ensure that fascism never again arose in Europe. Why do the right want to curb/limit/leave/abolish the ECHR? Because it does what it was intended to do, that's why...
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Oh and in case everyone has lost their fucking minds it's the same thing now.
December 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Oh and in case everyone has lost their fucking minds it's the same thing now.
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We don't need that Fascist groove thing!
December 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
We don't need that Fascist groove thing!
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I grew up in the 70s and 80s.
If you weren't there, just a little clarification on that Spectator piece.
Literally, NOBODY admired Hitler. Apart from nazis.
Hope that helps.
If you weren't there, just a little clarification on that Spectator piece.
Literally, NOBODY admired Hitler. Apart from nazis.
Hope that helps.
December 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I grew up in the 70s and 80s.
If you weren't there, just a little clarification on that Spectator piece.
Literally, NOBODY admired Hitler. Apart from nazis.
Hope that helps.
If you weren't there, just a little clarification on that Spectator piece.
Literally, NOBODY admired Hitler. Apart from nazis.
Hope that helps.
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What really strikes me is their utter inability to see how this sort of language is not just morally wrong, but very clearly helps their opponents.
December 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
What really strikes me is their utter inability to see how this sort of language is not just morally wrong, but very clearly helps their opponents.