Paul McFarlane
@pmcfar10.bsky.social
Minority Lawyer of the Year 2019| Partner | Board Director| Former Chair of ELA | I also run. Posts and RePosts doesn’t express my personal views.
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🔴 BREAKING: Labour Together paid controversial PR firm £30k to investigate journalists who were digging into how its undeclared funding
Reporters from Sunday Times, Guardian and other outlets targetted
*And* Morgan McSweeney knew about it
Full story:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
Reporters from Sunday Times, Guardian and other outlets targetted
*And* Morgan McSweeney knew about it
Full story:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
BREAKING: McSweeney’s think tank paid PR firm to investigate journalists
Labour Together put private investigators onto journalists writing about its funding. Starmer's right-hand man knew.
democracyforsale.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM
🔴 BREAKING: Labour Together paid controversial PR firm £30k to investigate journalists who were digging into how its undeclared funding
Reporters from Sunday Times, Guardian and other outlets targetted
*And* Morgan McSweeney knew about it
Full story:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
Reporters from Sunday Times, Guardian and other outlets targetted
*And* Morgan McSweeney knew about it
Full story:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
The Government must reveal all details of Peter Mandelson’s links to Palantir - Foxglove
Sign the petition for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm?
www.foxglove.org.uk
February 5, 2026 at 9:16 PM
I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
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And it gets worse. As this excellent thread and reporting by @danneidle.bsky.social shows, Mandelson actually suggested to Epstein that yet another plutocrat should "mildly threaten" *his own government*, so that the filthy rich could avoid paying their taxes: bsky.app/profile/dann...
New Epstein emails show Peter Mandelson secretly advising JPMorgan’s CEO on how to fight Labour’s 2009 bankers’ bonus tax - even suggesting he “mildly threaten” the Chancellor.
Mandelson was Business Secretary at the time.
A year later, he was seeking work with JPM.
Mandelson was Business Secretary at the time.
A year later, he was seeking work with JPM.
February 2, 2026 at 10:17 AM
And it gets worse. As this excellent thread and reporting by @danneidle.bsky.social shows, Mandelson actually suggested to Epstein that yet another plutocrat should "mildly threaten" *his own government*, so that the filthy rich could avoid paying their taxes: bsky.app/profile/dann...
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I'm guessing that the "Jes" in this message is that other moral paragon, Jes Staley, though I can't be sure. A Labour government minister, channelling the demands of his finance-bro chums.
This, my friends, is how it happens. This is why we don't get what we want, or what we vote for.
This, my friends, is how it happens. This is why we don't get what we want, or what we vote for.
February 2, 2026 at 8:26 AM
I'm guessing that the "Jes" in this message is that other moral paragon, Jes Staley, though I can't be sure. A Labour government minister, channelling the demands of his finance-bro chums.
This, my friends, is how it happens. This is why we don't get what we want, or what we vote for.
This, my friends, is how it happens. This is why we don't get what we want, or what we vote for.
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Here's the context:
When Mandelson was Business Minister, Epstein wrote asking him to make only the cash portion (ie not equity etc) of bankers’ bonuses taxable.
Mandelson's answer: “Trying hard to amend as I explained to Jes last night. Treasury digging in but I am on case.”
When Mandelson was Business Minister, Epstein wrote asking him to make only the cash portion (ie not equity etc) of bankers’ bonuses taxable.
Mandelson's answer: “Trying hard to amend as I explained to Jes last night. Treasury digging in but I am on case.”
February 2, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Here's the context:
When Mandelson was Business Minister, Epstein wrote asking him to make only the cash portion (ie not equity etc) of bankers’ bonuses taxable.
Mandelson's answer: “Trying hard to amend as I explained to Jes last night. Treasury digging in but I am on case.”
When Mandelson was Business Minister, Epstein wrote asking him to make only the cash portion (ie not equity etc) of bankers’ bonuses taxable.
Mandelson's answer: “Trying hard to amend as I explained to Jes last night. Treasury digging in but I am on case.”
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The Trump Kennedy Center lasted less than two months
February 2, 2026 at 1:49 AM
The Trump Kennedy Center lasted less than two months
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Good news, American taxpayers! You were already paying for SpaceX, but now you get to pay for Elon's gargantuan AI boondoggle too!
It's Earth's shittiest AI company! And you get to finance it as it fails! But any profit goes to Elon!
Congrats, taxpayers!
It's Earth's shittiest AI company! And you get to finance it as it fails! But any profit goes to Elon!
Congrats, taxpayers!
Elon Musk Merges SpaceX With His A.I. Start-Up xAI
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Good news, American taxpayers! You were already paying for SpaceX, but now you get to pay for Elon's gargantuan AI boondoggle too!
It's Earth's shittiest AI company! And you get to finance it as it fails! But any profit goes to Elon!
Congrats, taxpayers!
It's Earth's shittiest AI company! And you get to finance it as it fails! But any profit goes to Elon!
Congrats, taxpayers!
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The death of Alex Pretti has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said. Pretti was shot Jan. 24 during a chaotic encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez were named as the two officers who fired at Pretti.
Alex Pretti’s death ruled homicide after Minneapolis shooting by federal agents
The death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man killed by federal agents, has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The death of Alex Pretti has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said. Pretti was shot Jan. 24 during a chaotic encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez were named as the two officers who fired at Pretti.
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The tide is turning. Which means now is the time to push harder than ever.
Tell your Representatives we want Noem GONE!
#ICEOffOurStreets
Tell your Representatives we want Noem GONE!
#ICEOffOurStreets
Tell Congress: Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
January 29, 2026 at 6:56 PM
The tide is turning. Which means now is the time to push harder than ever.
Tell your Representatives we want Noem GONE!
#ICEOffOurStreets
Tell your Representatives we want Noem GONE!
#ICEOffOurStreets
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NEW: Six senators accused Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche of a “glaring” conflict of interest, citing ProPublica reporting that found he held at least $159,000 in related investments when he shut down crypto investigations at the DOJ.
Six Senators Accuse Deputy Attorney General of “Glaring” Crypto Conflict, Cite ProPublica Investigation
The senators presented a letter demanding that top DOJ official Todd Blanche clarify the legality of his actions, pointing to ProPublica reporting that found he owned at least $159,000 in related asse...
www.propublica.org
January 29, 2026 at 9:35 PM
NEW: Six senators accused Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche of a “glaring” conflict of interest, citing ProPublica reporting that found he held at least $159,000 in related investments when he shut down crypto investigations at the DOJ.
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Frey: "In Mpls, we heard them say they'll end this siege when we hand over voter rolls. The DOJ is being used as a weapon. They're investigating me and several other local elected officials not because we've done something wrong because we speak on behalf of our constituents.
January 29, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Frey: "In Mpls, we heard them say they'll end this siege when we hand over voter rolls. The DOJ is being used as a weapon. They're investigating me and several other local elected officials not because we've done something wrong because we speak on behalf of our constituents.
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This is a cover up of a murder, led by our own federal government.
January 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM
This is a cover up of a murder, led by our own federal government.
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Did Farage get his trip to Mar A Lago paid by Cottrell to negotiate his aide and donor's fraud pardon?
Nigel Farage took a Mar-a-Lago trip, paid for by ex-convict BFF George Cottrell months ago. See it in his expenses here.
Nigel Farage took a Mar-a-Lago trip, paid for by ex-convict BFF George Cottrell months ago. See it in his expenses here.
January 6, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Did Farage get his trip to Mar A Lago paid by Cottrell to negotiate his aide and donor's fraud pardon?
Nigel Farage took a Mar-a-Lago trip, paid for by ex-convict BFF George Cottrell months ago. See it in his expenses here.
Nigel Farage took a Mar-a-Lago trip, paid for by ex-convict BFF George Cottrell months ago. See it in his expenses here.
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Trump promised to lower prices — it hasn’t worked out that way
A review of nearly 170 items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows where inflation has hit hardest in 2025.
A review of nearly 170 items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows where inflation has hit hardest in 2025.
Opinion | Trump promised to lower prices — it hasn’t worked out that way
Philip Bump: A review of nearly 170 items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows where inflation has hit hardest in 2025.
www.ms.now
December 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Trump promised to lower prices — it hasn’t worked out that way
A review of nearly 170 items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows where inflation has hit hardest in 2025.
A review of nearly 170 items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows where inflation has hit hardest in 2025.
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"The King's message tops Christmas Day TV ratings," the BBC's news headline read breathlessly today. But behind the glossy figures, there's a story the corporation is unwilling to tell ✍️ www.thenational.scot/news/2...
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"The King's message tops Christmas Day TV ratings," the BBC's news headline read breathlessly today. But behind the glossy figures, there's a story the corporation is unwilling to tell ✍️ www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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Starmer’s foreign aid cuts are undermining UK security abroad while empowering Putin and harming the world’s most vulnerable | Peter Sagar
Starmer’s Foreign Aid cuts are weakening Britain – and handing Putin an opening in the Balkans
Starmer’s foreign aid cuts are undermining UK security abroad while empowering Putin and harming the world’s most vulnerable
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December 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Starmer’s foreign aid cuts are undermining UK security abroad while empowering Putin and harming the world’s most vulnerable | Peter Sagar
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President Donald Trump previously described the donor as a "friend of mine" and a "patriot."
Trump 'Friend' Who Gave $130 Million For Military Pay Is Billionaire Timothy Mellon: Report
President Donald Trump previously described the donor as a "friend of mine" and a "patriot."
www.huffpost.com
October 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
President Donald Trump previously described the donor as a "friend of mine" and a "patriot."
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So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
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October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences.
They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
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The Duchess of York, the former wife of Prince Andrew, allegedly called the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein a 'supreme friend' in a leaked email
Duchess of York called Jeffrey Epstein 'supreme friend' in leaked email
www.thenational.scot
September 21, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The Duchess of York, the former wife of Prince Andrew, allegedly called the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein a 'supreme friend' in a leaked email
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THIS is why I get annoyed. We are three people, working out of a basement, while holding down full time jobs.
It took us UNDER TWO MINUTES to sum up the framework within which the Jimmy Kimmel suspension sits, and begin the conversation *with what he actually said*.
How can it be beyond BBC News?
It took us UNDER TWO MINUTES to sum up the framework within which the Jimmy Kimmel suspension sits, and begin the conversation *with what he actually said*.
How can it be beyond BBC News?
September 21, 2025 at 10:36 AM
THIS is why I get annoyed. We are three people, working out of a basement, while holding down full time jobs.
It took us UNDER TWO MINUTES to sum up the framework within which the Jimmy Kimmel suspension sits, and begin the conversation *with what he actually said*.
How can it be beyond BBC News?
It took us UNDER TWO MINUTES to sum up the framework within which the Jimmy Kimmel suspension sits, and begin the conversation *with what he actually said*.
How can it be beyond BBC News?
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Interesting to read there are rumours of getting rid of the 5% Vat on domestic energy bills. This would of course cut people's costs. Yet it would in cash terms benefit higher users more, they are often (though not always) higher earners. CONT
September 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Interesting to read there are rumours of getting rid of the 5% Vat on domestic energy bills. This would of course cut people's costs. Yet it would in cash terms benefit higher users more, they are often (though not always) higher earners. CONT
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Bluesky isn’t perfect but at least its owner isn’t demanding violent insurrection in the UK from thousands of miles away
September 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Bluesky isn’t perfect but at least its owner isn’t demanding violent insurrection in the UK from thousands of miles away