@profmccourt.bsky.social
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An Indiana judge and his wife were shot at their home on Sunday, prompting concerns for the safety of the state’s judiciary after recent increases in threats and violence against public officials across the U.S.
Indiana Judge and His Wife Are Shot at Their Suburban Home
The police in Lafayette, Ind., said they were investigating the nonfatal shootings of a Tippecanoe County Superior Court judge and his wife on Sunday.
nyti.ms
January 20, 2026 at 10:25 AM
An Indiana judge and his wife were shot at their home on Sunday, prompting concerns for the safety of the state’s judiciary after recent increases in threats and violence against public officials across the U.S.
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Conservative MP Andrew Griffith agrees with Donald Trump that returning the Chagos islands is a bad idea
Even though it was Conservative Foreign Secretary James Cleverly who started the negotiations to return the Chagos islands in 2022
Even though it was Conservative Foreign Secretary James Cleverly who started the negotiations to return the Chagos islands in 2022
January 20, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Conservative MP Andrew Griffith agrees with Donald Trump that returning the Chagos islands is a bad idea
Even though it was Conservative Foreign Secretary James Cleverly who started the negotiations to return the Chagos islands in 2022
Even though it was Conservative Foreign Secretary James Cleverly who started the negotiations to return the Chagos islands in 2022
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I see the 'patriotic parties' are now leaping to the defence of the man currently threatening to impose economic sanctions on our country, while seizing the European territory of our neighbours and allies
January 20, 2026 at 10:36 AM
I see the 'patriotic parties' are now leaping to the defence of the man currently threatening to impose economic sanctions on our country, while seizing the European territory of our neighbours and allies
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'So we thought we'd give them a chance to do it again'
January 16, 2026 at 5:11 PM
'So we thought we'd give them a chance to do it again'
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"For science and medicine to prosper and deliver on their potential, medical leaders must not become creatures of the state."
@kamranabbasi.bsky.social in our latest Editor's Choice
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
@kamranabbasi.bsky.social in our latest Editor's Choice
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
January 16, 2026 at 5:16 PM
"For science and medicine to prosper and deliver on their potential, medical leaders must not become creatures of the state."
@kamranabbasi.bsky.social in our latest Editor's Choice
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
@kamranabbasi.bsky.social in our latest Editor's Choice
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
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This is so important. If you persist in misrepresenting or misunderstanding reality you give even more ammunition to populist liars who understand nothing.
It is really important to understand that the asylum hotel chaos of 2022-24 is a *failed experiment in closed borders* (in contrast to the liberal visa policy)
The hotel chaos comes from passing multiple laws that all claims will be refused & to stop processing claims
bsky.app/profile/pete...
The hotel chaos comes from passing multiple laws that all claims will be refused & to stop processing claims
bsky.app/profile/pete...
“Robert Jenrick is the man who as Immigration Minister oversaw the open borders experiment that led to the biggest increase in illegal immigration in our country”
Labour's Steve Reed reacts to Robert Jenrick's decision to defect from the Conservatives to Reform UK
Labour's Steve Reed reacts to Robert Jenrick's decision to defect from the Conservatives to Reform UK
January 16, 2026 at 8:45 AM
This is so important. If you persist in misrepresenting or misunderstanding reality you give even more ammunition to populist liars who understand nothing.
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I'm delighted to welcome Robert Jenrick to Reform! One thing our party urgently needs is more frauds.
January 15, 2026 at 8:44 PM
I'm delighted to welcome Robert Jenrick to Reform! One thing our party urgently needs is more frauds.
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I suspect Jenrick's read this. The idea that Farage, *any* Tory who backed Brexit/Johnson/Truss or the media that cheered it all on can somehow disassociate themselves from the messes they made is palpably nuts...
So in Brexit Britain it will almost certainly happen.
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/how-...
So in Brexit Britain it will almost certainly happen.
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/how-...
How They Broke Britain
Check out How They Broke Britain - <p><b>***THE RUNAWAY BESTSELLER, WITH NEW MATERIAL FOR THE PAPERBACK***<br /><br />THE REVEALING, DEFINING ACCOUNT OF THE DARK NETWORK THAT BROKE OUR COUNTRY.</b><br...
uk.bookshop.org
January 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
I suspect Jenrick's read this. The idea that Farage, *any* Tory who backed Brexit/Johnson/Truss or the media that cheered it all on can somehow disassociate themselves from the messes they made is palpably nuts...
So in Brexit Britain it will almost certainly happen.
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/how-...
So in Brexit Britain it will almost certainly happen.
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/how-...
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Today we’re trying to make sense of Trump’s Greenland fixation & NATO’s ball searching
We also dig into Iran: the blackout & the history no one wants to talk about
It’s a lot. But at least we go through together.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
We also dig into Iran: the blackout & the history no one wants to talk about
It’s a lot. But at least we go through together.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Greenland and Iran: Two Crises, One Familiar Pattern
Podcast Episode · The Trawl · 16/01/2026 · 46m
podcasts.apple.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Today we’re trying to make sense of Trump’s Greenland fixation & NATO’s ball searching
We also dig into Iran: the blackout & the history no one wants to talk about
It’s a lot. But at least we go through together.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
We also dig into Iran: the blackout & the history no one wants to talk about
It’s a lot. But at least we go through together.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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Why is embedding Peter Thiel’s Palantir in the British army, navy & airforce a national security disaster? Well consider what happens when you ‘buy’ a Tesla.
You’re actually just renting the software. That can be turned off at any time.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
You’re actually just renting the software. That can be turned off at any time.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
January 12, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Why is embedding Peter Thiel’s Palantir in the British army, navy & airforce a national security disaster? Well consider what happens when you ‘buy’ a Tesla.
You’re actually just renting the software. That can be turned off at any time.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
You’re actually just renting the software. That can be turned off at any time.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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"Nadhim Zahawi, a few years ago you tweeted: 'I'm not British born Mr Nigel Farage, I'm as British you are. Your comments are offensive and racist. I would be frightened to live in a country run by you'"
Nadhim Zahawi has just joined Reform.
Nadhim Zahawi has just joined Reform.
January 12, 2026 at 11:41 AM
"Nadhim Zahawi, a few years ago you tweeted: 'I'm not British born Mr Nigel Farage, I'm as British you are. Your comments are offensive and racist. I would be frightened to live in a country run by you'"
Nadhim Zahawi has just joined Reform.
Nadhim Zahawi has just joined Reform.
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Nigel Farage on GB News in 2022: "I thought Zahawi had principles. Tonight we learn he's just about climbing that greasy pole, as so many of them are"
Nadhim Zahawi has just joined Reform.
Nadhim Zahawi has just joined Reform.
January 12, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Nigel Farage on GB News in 2022: "I thought Zahawi had principles. Tonight we learn he's just about climbing that greasy pole, as so many of them are"
Nadhim Zahawi has just joined Reform.
Nadhim Zahawi has just joined Reform.
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2026: Nigel Farage lies about the vaccine rollout claiming the UK did it faster because of Brexit
2020:: Dr June Raine (CEO of the MHRA), "We have been able to authorise the supply of this vaccine using provisions under European law which exist until the first of January"
2020:: Dr June Raine (CEO of the MHRA), "We have been able to authorise the supply of this vaccine using provisions under European law which exist until the first of January"
January 12, 2026 at 11:54 AM
2026: Nigel Farage lies about the vaccine rollout claiming the UK did it faster because of Brexit
2020:: Dr June Raine (CEO of the MHRA), "We have been able to authorise the supply of this vaccine using provisions under European law which exist until the first of January"
2020:: Dr June Raine (CEO of the MHRA), "We have been able to authorise the supply of this vaccine using provisions under European law which exist until the first of January"
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Nigel Farage welcomes the experience Nadhim Zahawi brings to Reform.
Zahawi previously made tax payers pay to heat his stables and 'accidentally' paid millions less in tax than he should have. That experience?
Zahawi previously made tax payers pay to heat his stables and 'accidentally' paid millions less in tax than he should have. That experience?
January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Nigel Farage welcomes the experience Nadhim Zahawi brings to Reform.
Zahawi previously made tax payers pay to heat his stables and 'accidentally' paid millions less in tax than he should have. That experience?
Zahawi previously made tax payers pay to heat his stables and 'accidentally' paid millions less in tax than he should have. That experience?
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The Duke of Wellington’s traffic cone has now been swapped for a pigeon sculpture, complete with a mini cone on its head and a little newspaper in its wings. 🐦📰
By The Rebel Bear
By The Rebel Bear
November 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The Duke of Wellington’s traffic cone has now been swapped for a pigeon sculpture, complete with a mini cone on its head and a little newspaper in its wings. 🐦📰
By The Rebel Bear
By The Rebel Bear
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Thames Water has deferred £2.5m bonus, disguised as retention payments, to execs.
First tranche of £2.5m already paid, millions more promised
Bonus for what - fleecing customers, dumping sewage in ruvers, not investing, boosting profits?
Let customers vote on exec pay/bonuses.
First tranche of £2.5m already paid, millions more promised
Bonus for what - fleecing customers, dumping sewage in ruvers, not investing, boosting profits?
Let customers vote on exec pay/bonuses.
Thames Water defers controversial £2.5m in bonuses to bosses
Heavily indebted utility puts back ‘retention payments’ for 21 executives until new year amid search for rescue deal
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Thames Water has deferred £2.5m bonus, disguised as retention payments, to execs.
First tranche of £2.5m already paid, millions more promised
Bonus for what - fleecing customers, dumping sewage in ruvers, not investing, boosting profits?
Let customers vote on exec pay/bonuses.
First tranche of £2.5m already paid, millions more promised
Bonus for what - fleecing customers, dumping sewage in ruvers, not investing, boosting profits?
Let customers vote on exec pay/bonuses.
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Thank goodness for that. Something that shouldn’t have happened, happened. And now it’s set to unhappen. Great for students, great for research in general and great for Britain.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Thank goodness for that. Something that shouldn’t have happened, happened. And now it’s set to unhappen. Great for students, great for research in general and great for Britain.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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"Dear Diary,
The PM has just announced an inquiry into foreign interference in elections. That Nathan Gill has a lot to answer for - I still can’t believe he would do something so stupid. By which I mean getting caught, obviously"
The PM has just announced an inquiry into foreign interference in elections. That Nathan Gill has a lot to answer for - I still can’t believe he would do something so stupid. By which I mean getting caught, obviously"
December 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
"Dear Diary,
The PM has just announced an inquiry into foreign interference in elections. That Nathan Gill has a lot to answer for - I still can’t believe he would do something so stupid. By which I mean getting caught, obviously"
The PM has just announced an inquiry into foreign interference in elections. That Nathan Gill has a lot to answer for - I still can’t believe he would do something so stupid. By which I mean getting caught, obviously"
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Personal care products such as lipstick, moisturizer and shampoo still contain potentially toxic chemicals despite industry progress, a new report found.
Makeup, shampoos and hair care products still contain toxic chemicals. Experts call out ingredients to look for | CNN
Personal care products such as lipstick, moisturizer and shampoo still contain potentially toxic chemicals despite industry progress, a new report found.
www.cnn.com
October 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Personal care products such as lipstick, moisturizer and shampoo still contain potentially toxic chemicals despite industry progress, a new report found.
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Raise £12bn in budget by extending income tax thresholds freeze, says a Fabian Society.
The poorest 20% pay a higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Hitting low/middle income people won't aid growth.
Tax dividends and capital gains at the same rate as wages. Tax the rich
The poorest 20% pay a higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Hitting low/middle income people won't aid growth.
Tax dividends and capital gains at the same rate as wages. Tax the rich
Raise £12bn in budget by extending income tax thresholds freeze, says thinktank
Fabian Society says move ‘best available option’ for chancellor as she seeks to offset impact of weaker economic forecasts
www.theguardian.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Raise £12bn in budget by extending income tax thresholds freeze, says a Fabian Society.
The poorest 20% pay a higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Hitting low/middle income people won't aid growth.
Tax dividends and capital gains at the same rate as wages. Tax the rich
The poorest 20% pay a higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Hitting low/middle income people won't aid growth.
Tax dividends and capital gains at the same rate as wages. Tax the rich
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Private equity decimated US hospitals, says Senate report; now targeting the NHS.
PE practice, Cut staff/wages, high debt/price, asset-stripping tax abuse, poor service.
PE makes millions in the UK from hip/knee/cataract surgery, GP surgeries, care homes, will run new NHS neighbourhood hubs.
PE practice, Cut staff/wages, high debt/price, asset-stripping tax abuse, poor service.
PE makes millions in the UK from hip/knee/cataract surgery, GP surgeries, care homes, will run new NHS neighbourhood hubs.
Private equity - "decimated" US hospitals according to report - now targeting the NHS - The Lowdown
In late August the release of a report by US senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn) on the destruction of hospitals in his home state of Connecticut, and across the US by private equity companies highlights on...
lowdownnhs.info
October 26, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Private equity decimated US hospitals, says Senate report; now targeting the NHS.
PE practice, Cut staff/wages, high debt/price, asset-stripping tax abuse, poor service.
PE makes millions in the UK from hip/knee/cataract surgery, GP surgeries, care homes, will run new NHS neighbourhood hubs.
PE practice, Cut staff/wages, high debt/price, asset-stripping tax abuse, poor service.
PE makes millions in the UK from hip/knee/cataract surgery, GP surgeries, care homes, will run new NHS neighbourhood hubs.
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And then allowed two completely unaffordable tax cuts as a desperate election ploy, screwing up the public finances while leaving the overall tax burden still at a high.
A reminder that this is the same Rishi Sunak who when he was Prime Minister raised taxes to their highest level in more than 70 years
October 26, 2025 at 9:16 AM
And then allowed two completely unaffordable tax cuts as a desperate election ploy, screwing up the public finances while leaving the overall tax burden still at a high.
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We always say “never again”. Visiting Kigali’s Genocide Memorial today. The exhibit chronicles how European governments created the conditions for the killings, armed the perpetrators, and stood back when they happened. Plus ca change?
October 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
We always say “never again”. Visiting Kigali’s Genocide Memorial today. The exhibit chronicles how European governments created the conditions for the killings, armed the perpetrators, and stood back when they happened. Plus ca change?
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Plaid Cymru won the Caerphilly by election, beating Reform into second place. So does #trevorphillips interview someone from the winning party? Of course he doesn't!
Instead he interviews Zia Yusuf from Reform.
Instead he interviews Zia Yusuf from Reform.
October 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Plaid Cymru won the Caerphilly by election, beating Reform into second place. So does #trevorphillips interview someone from the winning party? Of course he doesn't!
Instead he interviews Zia Yusuf from Reform.
Instead he interviews Zia Yusuf from Reform.
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Thanks @juliamwright.bsky.social for flagging this shocker. I not the guy has previous for the same behaviour.
October 12, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Thanks @juliamwright.bsky.social for flagging this shocker. I not the guy has previous for the same behaviour.