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mcewanmorton.bsky.social
@mcewanmorton.bsky.social
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Pro EU, detest the Tories & the damage to the UK in the last 14 years, hate Johnson Truss Farage & Trump. #FBPE #Rejoin now, ashamed of the damage we’ve done to Planet Earth. Time to reverse #ClimateCrisis
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Left: Shabana Mahmood as Lord Chancellor, "It is right that we have an independent judiciary in this country"

Right: Labour have removed a judge who was due to hear and rule over the legality of the proscription of Palestine Action

Labour are interfering in the independence of our judiciary
November 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Brexit costing UK up to £90bn in lost tax revenue a year, new analysis shows

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Brexit costing UK up to £90bn in lost tax revenue , new analysis shows
Exclusive: Britons also up to £3,700 worse off, leading to calls for the Labour government to improve relations with the EU
www.independent.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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If you're a British citizen and concerned about Russian influence in the UK, please consider signing this petition!
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
A study by the University of Manchester found that drying a wet load of washing indoors can release two litres of water into your home.
The mould truth: Expert warns Brits of one common habit that brings damp into their homes
As winter returns, and households dry laundry indoors, new research suggests this is contributing to dangerous mould problems in the home
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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November 26, 2025 at 6:55 AM
mcewanmorton.bsky.social
UK accused of caving-in to British Virgin Islands over access to companies register

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UK accused of caving-in to British Virgin Islands over access to companies register
Parliamentary group urges government to clamp down on overseas territories before flagship anti-corruption summit
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
mcewanmorton.bsky.social
Man arrested over illegal waste ‘mountain’ by river in Oxfordshire

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Man arrested over illegal waste ‘mountain’ by river in Oxfordshire
A 39-year-old from the Guildford area is being questioned about fly-tipping in a field alongside the River Cherwell
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November 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
mcewanmorton.bsky.social
Fifty higher education providers at risk of exiting market in England, MPs told

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Fifty higher education providers at risk of exiting market in England, MPs told
Regulator says 24 are at more immediate risk and may have to stop degree courses within next 12 months
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
mcewanmorton.bsky.social
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’

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Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
Unusual last-minute change means panel of three will now hear case rather than Mr Justice Chamberlain
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
mcewanmorton.bsky.social
US, Russia and Saudi Arabia create axis of obstruction as Cop30 sputters out

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US, Russia and Saudi Arabia create axis of obstruction as Cop30 sputters out
Trump puts US in unflattering company as lack of representative at climate talks reveals disdain for climate progress
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
mcewanmorton.bsky.social
One in seven English bathing spots rated as polluted in latest testing

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One in seven English bathing spots rated as polluted in latest testing
Scarborough and Bognor Regis among places where water is so polluted it is not recommended for swimming
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
mcewanmorton.bsky.social
Rebuilding ‘human-made abyss’ in Gaza will cost at least $70bn, UN says

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Rebuilding ‘human-made abyss’ in Gaza will cost at least $70bn, UN says
Report says Israel’s operations ‘significantly undermined every pillar of survival’ and reduced the economy by 87%
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
mcewanmorton.bsky.social
Nigerian schoolgirls rescued after mass abduction in Kebbi

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Nigerian schoolgirls rescued after mass abduction in Kebbi
The president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, said all 24 of the girls kidnapped last week had been rescued
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
mcewanmorton.bsky.social
Renewing municipal England: the Tories’ malign legacy lives on

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The Guardian view on renewing municipal England: the Tories’ malign legacy lives on | Editorial
Editorial: Labour is putting in place some laudable reforms. But councils need to be given financial sustainability and enabled to move beyond crisis management
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:53 PM
mcewanmorton.bsky.social
The carer’s allowance scandal: Liz Sayce’s review is a step towards fixing a broken system

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The Guardian view on the carer’s allowance scandal: Liz Sayce’s review is a step towards fixing a broken system | Editorial
Editorial: The DWP’s punitive approach to benefit overpayments has caused unnecessary suffering
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November 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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My guide to populist-proofing your democracy – before it’s too late

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My guide to populist-proofing your democracy – before it’s too late | Timothy Garton Ash
From public service broadcasting to an independent judiciary, these are the things that we must fight to keep, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
mcewanmorton.bsky.social
The shameful attacks on the Covid inquiry prove it: the right is lost in anti-science delusion

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The shameful attacks on the Covid inquiry prove it: the right is lost in anti-science delusion | Polly Toynbee
There is nothing wrong with questioning the mighty cost of the lockdowns, but we can’t let hardline libertarians rewrite Britain’s pandemic history, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
mcewanmorton.bsky.social
The majority of doctors supported the recent strike. So why did the Department of Health suggest the opposite?

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The majority of doctors supported the recent strike. So why did the Department of Health suggest the opposite? | Peter Kellner
It would seem that poll data was cherrypicked and then used to brief the Times. Such distortion of facts from a public body should alarm us all, says former president of YouGov Peter Kellner
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
mcewanmorton.bsky.social
JD Vance might want to run in 2028 – but does he have a Palantir-shaped problem?

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JD Vance might want to run in 2028 – but does he have a Palantir-shaped problem? | Arwa Mahdawi
The VP wouldn’t be where he is today without the patronage of the Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel. But with voters becoming more and more concerned about the firm’s surveillance tech, could that relat...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
mcewanmorton.bsky.social
‘Where’s Nige?’ Reform leader skips Starmer’s Ukraine statement, leaving Tice to face the pile-on

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‘Where’s Nige?’ Reform leader skips Commons statement on Ukraine, leaving Tice to face pile-on | John Crace
With one of his old muckers from the EU days jailed for taking Russian bribes, there was no better time for Farage to absent himself
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
mcewanmorton.bsky.social
What is prostate cancer and how is it diagnosed in the UK?

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What is prostate cancer and how is it diagnosed in the UK?
As David Cameron receives treatment and backs calls for an NHS screening programme, we look at the disease and its treatment
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
mcewanmorton.bsky.social
How Lord Dannatt used his peerage to open doors for business interests

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How Lord Dannatt used his peerage to open doors for business interests
Former head of British army is suspended from the House of Lords after being filmed breaking rules
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Claims of systemic problems with BBC news coverage disputed by former adviser

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Claims of systemic problems with BBC news coverage disputed by former adviser
Caroline Daniel tells MPs leaked memo by Michael Prescott that sparked resignations at BBC did not provide full picture
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Reith lecturer accuses BBC of cowardice for censoring his remarks on Trump

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Reith lecturer accuses BBC of cowardice for censoring his remarks on Trump
Dutch writer Rutger Bregman says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ was removed
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Jacob Zuma’s daughter accused of tricking men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine

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Jacob Zuma’s daughter accused of tricking men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine
South African police investigate allegations made against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla by another of ex-president’s daughters
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:20 PM