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“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears."
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Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.
It doesn't have to be this way.
It doesn't have to be this way.
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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Britain’s asylum system is costly, chaotic, and uncaring - but it doesn’t have to be.
It’s time for evidence-based policy - fair to refugees, good for Britain. #TogetherWithRefugees
Read the report: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
It’s time for evidence-based policy - fair to refugees, good for Britain. #TogetherWithRefugees
Read the report: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
November 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Britain’s asylum system is costly, chaotic, and uncaring - but it doesn’t have to be.
It’s time for evidence-based policy - fair to refugees, good for Britain. #TogetherWithRefugees
Read the report: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
It’s time for evidence-based policy - fair to refugees, good for Britain. #TogetherWithRefugees
Read the report: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
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UK gambling industry made £15.6bn in 2024 (£16.8bn in 2025)
Most companies holed up in Gibraltar & Malta, dodge UK taxes. Some pay corporation tax at the rate of 3%-4%. No VAT on gambling.
Public bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Firms resent paying extra tax to clear their mess.
Tax them.
Most companies holed up in Gibraltar & Malta, dodge UK taxes. Some pay corporation tax at the rate of 3%-4%. No VAT on gambling.
Public bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Firms resent paying extra tax to clear their mess.
Tax them.
UK's Online Gambling Industry: The £3.8 Billion Tax Question Nobody's Answering
UK's online gambling industry generates £15.6bn annually but pays minimal tax. With £3.8bn in receipts, experts say it's time for reform Here's why.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
UK gambling industry made £15.6bn in 2024 (£16.8bn in 2025)
Most companies holed up in Gibraltar & Malta, dodge UK taxes. Some pay corporation tax at the rate of 3%-4%. No VAT on gambling.
Public bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Firms resent paying extra tax to clear their mess.
Tax them.
Most companies holed up in Gibraltar & Malta, dodge UK taxes. Some pay corporation tax at the rate of 3%-4%. No VAT on gambling.
Public bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Firms resent paying extra tax to clear their mess.
Tax them.
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I think it really would be helpful if there was a public explanation for this unusual decision, in this highly charged and important case. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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 4:47 PM
I think it really would be helpful if there was a public explanation for this unusual decision, in this highly charged and important case. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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If you’re wondering who’s guiding our transition, it’s the best New Yorkers that money can’t buy.
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
If you’re wondering who’s guiding our transition, it’s the best New Yorkers that money can’t buy.
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Needless to say, this story is nowhere near the front page of the BBC website despite only being posted 4 hrs ago. So where have the BBC put a story about Farage, an MP who leads a Westminster party and whose seat is in Essex? In the "Wales" news section, obviously
Reform UK's Nigel Farage challenged by BBC reporter over school racism claims
Nigel Farage insisted he has never engaged in 'direct, personal' abuse, following accusations of racism.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Needless to say, this story is nowhere near the front page of the BBC website despite only being posted 4 hrs ago. So where have the BBC put a story about Farage, an MP who leads a Westminster party and whose seat is in Essex? In the "Wales" news section, obviously
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'In the late 2000s, a friend sent me a video of the then Ukip leader haranguing EU commissioners. The instant I saw Nigel Farage, my blood froze. All I could think of was his 13-year-old self sidling up to me, growling: "Hitler was right. Gas them. Ssssssssssss".'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
'In the late 2000s, a friend sent me a video of the then Ukip leader haranguing EU commissioners. The instant I saw Nigel Farage, my blood froze. All I could think of was his 13-year-old self sidling up to me, growling: "Hitler was right. Gas them. Ssssssssssss".'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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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
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
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
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
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The former leader of Reform in Wales pled GUILTY to accepting bribes from Russia.
As hard as Farage may try, he cannot duck the scrutiny...
We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our politics - the people of Wales deserve full transparency.
As hard as Farage may try, he cannot duck the scrutiny...
We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our politics - the people of Wales deserve full transparency.
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The former leader of Reform in Wales pled GUILTY to accepting bribes from Russia.
As hard as Farage may try, he cannot duck the scrutiny...
We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our politics - the people of Wales deserve full transparency.
As hard as Farage may try, he cannot duck the scrutiny...
We need a full investigation into Russian interference in our politics - the people of Wales deserve full transparency.
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"For a century, the BBC has been our classroom, our concert hall, our stage, our storyteller and our window on the world. Politicians need reminding: its much more than a news channel."
Defending our national treasure: the voice of the nation
Politicians see the BBC through the lens of TV news, but those who want to undermine it threaten a central plank of our national culture
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
"For a century, the BBC has been our classroom, our concert hall, our stage, our storyteller and our window on the world. Politicians need reminding: its much more than a news channel."
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The 2026 homage to John Heartfield Calendar is NOW ON SALE!
Limited amount being made, so get in quick!
Please see link 👇👇👇
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Limited amount being made, so get in quick!
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November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The 2026 homage to John Heartfield Calendar is NOW ON SALE!
Limited amount being made, so get in quick!
Please see link 👇👇👇
coldwarsteve.bigcartel.com/product/cold...
Limited amount being made, so get in quick!
Please see link 👇👇👇
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Every day the #BBC uncritically platform dark money funded right-wing voices. Examples include the Institute of Economic Affairs, the Taxpayers' Alliance & the ridiculous right-wing contrarians Spiked. Time to call time on media representation without knowing who pays the bills.
Exclusive: The BBC has issued an apology after one of its presenters failed to challenge a climate-sceptic lobbyist who runs a group that has received funding from fossil-fuel interests
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
BBC Apologises for Failing to Challenge 'Dark Money' Climate-Denial Lobbyist
EXCLUSIVE: BBC faces fresh allegations of bias after corporation admits interview with ‘Net Zero Watch’ lobbying chief Andrew Montford 'fell below usual standards'
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Every day the #BBC uncritically platform dark money funded right-wing voices. Examples include the Institute of Economic Affairs, the Taxpayers' Alliance & the ridiculous right-wing contrarians Spiked. Time to call time on media representation without knowing who pays the bills.
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Big Tech's climate footprint is not to be underestimated, yet the topic was a mere footnote at the UN's COP30 summit in Brazil, Tech Policy Press fellow Laís Martins writes. As AI development surges, that footprint is only poised to increase:
At COP30 in Brazil, Tech’s Role in the Climate Crisis was a Footnote | TechPolicy.Press
What emerged as a mere footnote at COP30 was how technology companies are contributing to the climate crisis, Lais Martins writes.
www.techpolicy.press
November 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Big Tech's climate footprint is not to be underestimated, yet the topic was a mere footnote at the UN's COP30 summit in Brazil, Tech Policy Press fellow Laís Martins writes. As AI development surges, that footprint is only poised to increase:
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I’m beyond proud of Peter Ettedgui speaking out about Farage and the vile antisemitic abuse he endured. I first heard Peter’s story nearly 20 years ago when Farage was a virtual nobody. It’s not a hit job. Just the truth
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I’m beyond proud of Peter Ettedgui speaking out about Farage and the vile antisemitic abuse he endured. I first heard Peter’s story nearly 20 years ago when Farage was a virtual nobody. It’s not a hit job. Just the truth
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“It seems free speech only exists for people who agree with them.” Reform UK's legal threats against Welsh news service @nation.cymru hints at the party taking a more aggressive approach to the #UK media. Read Daniel Boffey's analysis:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
“It seems free speech only exists for people who agree with them.” Reform UK's legal threats against Welsh news service @nation.cymru hints at the party taking a more aggressive approach to the #UK media. Read Daniel Boffey's analysis:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Why are billionaires buying up media outlets?
As a media mogul, you can effectively hedge against democracy by suppressing criticism of yourself and other plutocrats and discouraging any attempt to tax away your wealth.
Here's what we need to do about it. robertreich.substack.com/p/billionair...
As a media mogul, you can effectively hedge against democracy by suppressing criticism of yourself and other plutocrats and discouraging any attempt to tax away your wealth.
Here's what we need to do about it. robertreich.substack.com/p/billionair...
A toxic combo: Trump, Billionaires, and the Media
What to do about it
robertreich.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Why are billionaires buying up media outlets?
As a media mogul, you can effectively hedge against democracy by suppressing criticism of yourself and other plutocrats and discouraging any attempt to tax away your wealth.
Here's what we need to do about it. robertreich.substack.com/p/billionair...
As a media mogul, you can effectively hedge against democracy by suppressing criticism of yourself and other plutocrats and discouraging any attempt to tax away your wealth.
Here's what we need to do about it. robertreich.substack.com/p/billionair...
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A firestorm has ripped through the BBC, but no one can quite put their finger on why. An analysis of yesterday's curious hearing into an undoubted PR coup by those who wish the BBC ill www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
A firestorm has ripped through the BBC—but no one will say why
Called before MPs, none of the characters who supposedly see so much wrong with the corporation would make a case for institutional bias
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
A firestorm has ripped through the BBC, but no one can quite put their finger on why. An analysis of yesterday's curious hearing into an undoubted PR coup by those who wish the BBC ill www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
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John Major, "Populism is no longer a fringe problem of a few outlandish politicians. It is now mainstream and professional"
"We should recognise the threat it poses to democracy"
"Democracy has a lot to lose"
"Established political parties need to defeat populism, not copy it"
"We should recognise the threat it poses to democracy"
"Democracy has a lot to lose"
"Established political parties need to defeat populism, not copy it"
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
John Major, "Populism is no longer a fringe problem of a few outlandish politicians. It is now mainstream and professional"
"We should recognise the threat it poses to democracy"
"Democracy has a lot to lose"
"Established political parties need to defeat populism, not copy it"
"We should recognise the threat it poses to democracy"
"Democracy has a lot to lose"
"Established political parties need to defeat populism, not copy it"
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Prisoner 951 is also a searing reminder that Boris Johnson felt no consequences for his statements during this £400M hostage situation and continued to fail upwards + Truss, Cleverly, etc
🇮🇷 ”He looks like he’s fallen out of a bush.”
bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002hzfm
Prisoner 951 is also a searing reminder that Boris Johnson felt no consequences for his statements during this £400M hostage situation and continued to fail upwards + Truss, Cleverly, etc
🇮🇷 ”He looks like he’s fallen out of a bush.”
bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002hzfm
November 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
انگار از بوتهای افتاده بیرون
Prisoner 951 is also a searing reminder that Boris Johnson felt no consequences for his statements during this £400M hostage situation and continued to fail upwards + Truss, Cleverly, etc
🇮🇷 ”He looks like he’s fallen out of a bush.”
bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002hzfm
Prisoner 951 is also a searing reminder that Boris Johnson felt no consequences for his statements during this £400M hostage situation and continued to fail upwards + Truss, Cleverly, etc
🇮🇷 ”He looks like he’s fallen out of a bush.”
bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002hzfm
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Journalist - did you racially abuse your fellow classmates at school?
Farage - it’s almost 50 years ago so I don’t remember. But I also know that I didn’t do it. And it I did do it I didn’t mean it in a bad way. Something something banter.
Farage - it’s almost 50 years ago so I don’t remember. But I also know that I didn’t do it. And it I did do it I didn’t mean it in a bad way. Something something banter.
November 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Journalist - did you racially abuse your fellow classmates at school?
Farage - it’s almost 50 years ago so I don’t remember. But I also know that I didn’t do it. And it I did do it I didn’t mean it in a bad way. Something something banter.
Farage - it’s almost 50 years ago so I don’t remember. But I also know that I didn’t do it. And it I did do it I didn’t mean it in a bad way. Something something banter.
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Germany’s respected Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research finds that over 100,000 Palestinians were killed in Gaza by Israeli military action.
November 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Germany’s respected Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research finds that over 100,000 Palestinians were killed in Gaza by Israeli military action.
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It’s just wrong to have Great Gatsby parties for the rich and bare Thanksgiving tables for vulnerable families.
I’m fighting to make sure families have the resources they need to put food on the table.
I’m fighting to make sure families have the resources they need to put food on the table.
November 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
It’s just wrong to have Great Gatsby parties for the rich and bare Thanksgiving tables for vulnerable families.
I’m fighting to make sure families have the resources they need to put food on the table.
I’m fighting to make sure families have the resources they need to put food on the table.
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Carole Cadwalladr asks why the Labour gov are choosing not to
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
November 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Carole Cadwalladr asks why the Labour gov are choosing not to
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
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'He doesn't know the monster he's created.'
Caller Nick, who went to school with Nigel Farage, tells @henryriley1.bsky.social that he 'absolutely will not' vote Reform.
Caller Nick, who went to school with Nigel Farage, tells @henryriley1.bsky.social that he 'absolutely will not' vote Reform.
November 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
'He doesn't know the monster he's created.'
Caller Nick, who went to school with Nigel Farage, tells @henryriley1.bsky.social that he 'absolutely will not' vote Reform.
Caller Nick, who went to school with Nigel Farage, tells @henryriley1.bsky.social that he 'absolutely will not' vote Reform.
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Part of the apartheid wall built by the occupation collapses near the city of Hebron due to intense rainfall.
November 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Part of the apartheid wall built by the occupation collapses near the city of Hebron due to intense rainfall.