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Biblophile.Library advocate. Foodie. Traveller at heart. History junkie. Student of Life. Proud Mancunian.
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I'm glad Keir Starmer has listened to our calls for this inquiry following the Reform Russian bribery scandal.
Nigel Farage should be the first to give evidence.
Nigel Farage should be the first to give evidence.
🚨 BREAKING: Keir Starmer has launched a formal investigation into foreign election interference
It comes after former Reform UK Welsh Leader Nathan Gill was sentenced to over 10 years in prison last month for making pro-Russia statements for bribes
It comes after former Reform UK Welsh Leader Nathan Gill was sentenced to over 10 years in prison last month for making pro-Russia statements for bribes
December 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I'm glad Keir Starmer has listened to our calls for this inquiry following the Reform Russian bribery scandal.
Nigel Farage should be the first to give evidence.
Nigel Farage should be the first to give evidence.
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📢 This petition reflects what many of us already feel about Brexit’s impact. If you haven’t signed yet, here’s the link:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK
We believe Brexit's not working. The OBR judges that the UK economy is smaller and trade is weaker because of Brexit, and it will just get worse. 10 years after the Brexit vote, let's apply to rejoin ...
petition.parliament.uk
December 16, 2025 at 7:58 AM
📢 This petition reflects what many of us already feel about Brexit’s impact. If you haven’t signed yet, here’s the link:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Donald Trump siding with soulmate tyrant Vladimir Putin against Britain, France, Germany, Europe itself and particularly invaded Ukraine is the moment to stop pretending this US President is any kind of ally. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
'Donald Trump siding with 'soulmate tyrant' Putin means UK can't rely on US'
'Brexit has proved catastrophic – an economic calamity – and the migration its backers falsely claimed would fall actually soared after EU freedom of movement ended'
www.mirror.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Donald Trump siding with soulmate tyrant Vladimir Putin against Britain, France, Germany, Europe itself and particularly invaded Ukraine is the moment to stop pretending this US President is any kind of ally. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Today marks 250 years since the birth of the incomparable Jane Austen
December 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Today marks 250 years since the birth of the incomparable Jane Austen
December 16, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Today marks 250 years since the birth of the incomparable Jane Austen
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'Winter hares in conversation' by UK contemporary printmaker Angela Harding #WomensArt #ArtAdvent
December 16, 2025 at 6:54 AM
'Winter hares in conversation' by UK contemporary printmaker Angela Harding #WomensArt #ArtAdvent
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Sandra Victorino, Native American ceramic artist of the Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico #womensart
December 16, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Sandra Victorino, Native American ceramic artist of the Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico #womensart
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Keir Starmer needs to stand up for the BBC against Trump's outrageous $5bn lawsuit and protect licence fee payers from being hit in the pocket.
Trump wants to interfere in our democracy and undermine our national broadcaster. We cannot let him.
Trump wants to interfere in our democracy and undermine our national broadcaster. We cannot let him.
December 16, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Keir Starmer needs to stand up for the BBC against Trump's outrageous $5bn lawsuit and protect licence fee payers from being hit in the pocket.
Trump wants to interfere in our democracy and undermine our national broadcaster. We cannot let him.
Trump wants to interfere in our democracy and undermine our national broadcaster. We cannot let him.
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https://www.thenational.scot/news/25694084.nigel-farage-urged-come-clean-reforms-unidentified-donors/
t.co
December 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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'Zack Polanski effect' has UK Greens closing gap on Labour
'Zack Polanski effect' has UK Greens closing gap on Labour
The unconventional profile of the new leader of Britain's Green Party, who embraces 'eco-populism' and has made social justice a central focus, has allowed his historically marginal party to claim the political space to the left of Labour.
www.lemonde.fr
December 16, 2025 at 4:39 AM
'Zack Polanski effect' has UK Greens closing gap on Labour
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After ignoring the UN and its main legal body, the International Court of Justice, for two years over Israel's genocide, a senior UK diplomat tells the UN it wants to see it "refocused" on "maintaining peace and security".
December 16, 2025 at 8:58 AM
After ignoring the UN and its main legal body, the International Court of Justice, for two years over Israel's genocide, a senior UK diplomat tells the UN it wants to see it "refocused" on "maintaining peace and security".
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27 years ago this week, Tony Blair and Bill Clinton were bombing Iraq.
Declassified files show Blair was consistently informed military action was unlawful without UN authorisation. But he told parliament Britain had “the proper legal authority”.
www.declassifieduk.org/blair-misled...
Declassified files show Blair was consistently informed military action was unlawful without UN authorisation. But he told parliament Britain had “the proper legal authority”.
www.declassifieduk.org/blair-misled...
Blair misled parliament over 1998 Iraq bombing, files show
Declassified documents from 1998, when the UK and US bombed Saddam Hussein’s Iraq, show Tony Blair was consistently informed military action was unlawful without UN authorisation. But he told parliame...
www.declassifieduk.org
December 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM
27 years ago this week, Tony Blair and Bill Clinton were bombing Iraq.
Declassified files show Blair was consistently informed military action was unlawful without UN authorisation. But he told parliament Britain had “the proper legal authority”.
www.declassifieduk.org/blair-misled...
Declassified files show Blair was consistently informed military action was unlawful without UN authorisation. But he told parliament Britain had “the proper legal authority”.
www.declassifieduk.org/blair-misled...
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Donald Trump siding with 'soulmate tyrant' Putin means UK can't rely on US
'Brexit has proved catastrophic – an economic calamity – and the migration its backers falsely claimed would fall actually soared after EU freedom of movement ended'
The Mirror
Just look at the smug face on Putin, he knows
'Brexit has proved catastrophic – an economic calamity – and the migration its backers falsely claimed would fall actually soared after EU freedom of movement ended'
The Mirror
Just look at the smug face on Putin, he knows
December 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Donald Trump siding with 'soulmate tyrant' Putin means UK can't rely on US
'Brexit has proved catastrophic – an economic calamity – and the migration its backers falsely claimed would fall actually soared after EU freedom of movement ended'
The Mirror
Just look at the smug face on Putin, he knows
'Brexit has proved catastrophic – an economic calamity – and the migration its backers falsely claimed would fall actually soared after EU freedom of movement ended'
The Mirror
Just look at the smug face on Putin, he knows
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New MI6 boss says Russia ‘testing us in the grey zone’ in first speech
www.channel4.com/news/new-mi6...
www.channel4.com/news/new-mi6...
New MI6 boss says Russia ‘testing us in the grey zone’ in first speech
The new head of MI6 has used her first major public speech in the job to warn of the growing threat Russia poses.
www.channel4.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
New MI6 boss says Russia ‘testing us in the grey zone’ in first speech
www.channel4.com/news/new-mi6...
www.channel4.com/news/new-mi6...
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No Ephraim Mirvis, opposing genocide does not inspire antisemitic attacks. And neither does 'globalise the intifada' mean murdering Jews. Its a call for global activism in support of Palestinian resistance against a brutal Israeli occupation
December 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
No Ephraim Mirvis, opposing genocide does not inspire antisemitic attacks. And neither does 'globalise the intifada' mean murdering Jews. Its a call for global activism in support of Palestinian resistance against a brutal Israeli occupation
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Some survivors say ‘biggest regret’ has been reporting abuse in the first place, as Home Office data shows more than 37,000 sexual offences investigations have taken over three years to be resolved.
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Exclusive: Police face ‘super-complaint’ over ‘inhumane’ delays in sexual offences investigations
Some survivors say ‘biggest regret’ has been reporting abuse in the first place, as Home Office data shows more than 37,000 sexual offences investigations have taken over three years to be resolved.
channel4news.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Some survivors say ‘biggest regret’ has been reporting abuse in the first place, as Home Office data shows more than 37,000 sexual offences investigations have taken over three years to be resolved.
Read our latest newsletter:
Read our latest newsletter:
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Unarmed by-stander, Ahmed el Ahmed, a fruit shop owner challenged & took the gun from one of gunman in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. He went to hospital after being shot in the leg & shoulder by another gunman. Doctors have told his family that he should be OK
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Bystander tackles and wrestles gun from alleged gunman during Bondi beach mass shooting
Video shows the man rushing one of the alleged gunmen who shot dozens of people on Sunday evening in Australia
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Unarmed by-stander, Ahmed el Ahmed, a fruit shop owner challenged & took the gun from one of gunman in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. He went to hospital after being shot in the leg & shoulder by another gunman. Doctors have told his family that he should be OK
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Two in custody, reports of injuries after gunshots reported at Sydney's Bondi beach reut.rs/4oRng1q
Two in custody, reports of injuries after gunshots reported at Sydney's Bondi beach
Australian police said on Sunday two people were in custody after reports of gunshots and injuries at Sydney's Bondi Beach.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Two in custody, reports of injuries after gunshots reported at Sydney's Bondi beach reut.rs/4oRng1q
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Will Ofcom hold X to account? 👀
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https://goodlaw.social/6pw6
X is not above the law
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December 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Will Ofcom hold X to account? 👀
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Health systems must protect all people with dignity, safety and respect.
Discrimination, racism and inequality have no place in healthcare EVER.
Speaking up for safe and quality care for yourself and others bring us closer to #HealthForAll.
Learn more 👉bit.ly/4pkCSM6
Discrimination, racism and inequality have no place in healthcare EVER.
Speaking up for safe and quality care for yourself and others bring us closer to #HealthForAll.
Learn more 👉bit.ly/4pkCSM6
December 14, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Health systems must protect all people with dignity, safety and respect.
Discrimination, racism and inequality have no place in healthcare EVER.
Speaking up for safe and quality care for yourself and others bring us closer to #HealthForAll.
Learn more 👉bit.ly/4pkCSM6
Discrimination, racism and inequality have no place in healthcare EVER.
Speaking up for safe and quality care for yourself and others bring us closer to #HealthForAll.
Learn more 👉bit.ly/4pkCSM6
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"The global wealth gap has become so staggering, and its impact on economies and democratic institutions so corrosive, that policymakers should treat it as an emergency."
Richest 0.001% Now Own Three Times More Wealth Than Poorest Half of Humanity Combined | Common Dreams
A landmark report on global inequality shows that
the chasm between the richest slice of humanity and everyone else
continued to expand this year
www.commondreams.org
December 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
"The global wealth gap has become so staggering, and its impact on economies and democratic institutions so corrosive, that policymakers should treat it as an emergency."
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"Australia will ban supermarket price gouging" (Bloomberg)
"ACCC ... found the grocery sector is ... an effective oligopoly (and) ... Australia’s largest supermarket groups rank among the most profitable globally"
Coles $COL and Woolworths $WOW supermarket EBIT margins at ~5.5%
"ACCC ... found the grocery sector is ... an effective oligopoly (and) ... Australia’s largest supermarket groups rank among the most profitable globally"
Coles $COL and Woolworths $WOW supermarket EBIT margins at ~5.5%
Australia to Ban Supermarket Price Gouging in Sweeping Competition Reforms
Australia will ban supermarket price gouging from July 1 under a new law the government says would protect shoppers from excessive grocery prices charged by major retailers.
www.bloomberg.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
"Australia will ban supermarket price gouging" (Bloomberg)
"ACCC ... found the grocery sector is ... an effective oligopoly (and) ... Australia’s largest supermarket groups rank among the most profitable globally"
Coles $COL and Woolworths $WOW supermarket EBIT margins at ~5.5%
"ACCC ... found the grocery sector is ... an effective oligopoly (and) ... Australia’s largest supermarket groups rank among the most profitable globally"
Coles $COL and Woolworths $WOW supermarket EBIT margins at ~5.5%
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The Speculaas Biscuits from my Amsterdam Christmas Special are #RecipeOfTheDay – or, at least, my version of them is! They’re not generally iced, and when I make them to eat with cheese (also unorthodox, but I can recommend) I certainly don’t ice them, either. www.nigella.com/recipes/spec...
Speculaas Biscuits
You’re unlikely to get very far in Amsterdam without coming across these festively spiced and beautiful biscuits, and nor would you want to. They are the perfect Christmas cookie. Traditionally — and ...
www.nigella.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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