Richard Hassall PhD
@rhassall.bsky.social
Ret'd clinical psychologist and Honorary Research Fellow, Philosophy Dept, University of Nottingham. Lifelong anti-Tory. Left of centre. #KTTO. REJOIN EU. Live in North Yorkshire.
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Keir Starmer has spent months cosying up to Trump.
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
November 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Keir Starmer has spent months cosying up to Trump.
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
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“The draft law stipulates that anyone who causes the death of an Israeli “motivated by racism, hatred, or intent to harm Israel” may be sentenced to death, and explicitly bars any future reduction of that sentence.”
One law for them, one for the oppressed.
“The draft law stipulates that anyone who causes the death of an Israeli “motivated by racism, hatred, or intent to harm Israel” may be sentenced to death, and explicitly bars any future reduction of that sentence.”
One law for them, one for the oppressed.
www.palestinechronicle.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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“The draft law stipulates that anyone who causes the death of an Israeli “motivated by racism, hatred, or intent to harm Israel” may be sentenced to death, and explicitly bars any future reduction of that sentence.”
One law for them, one for the oppressed.
“The draft law stipulates that anyone who causes the death of an Israeli “motivated by racism, hatred, or intent to harm Israel” may be sentenced to death, and explicitly bars any future reduction of that sentence.”
One law for them, one for the oppressed.
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81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
Banks are making record profits while our bills go up! 😡 We need to tax bank profits and fund our NHS & schools. Sign the petition and tell Rachel Reeves to #TaxtheBanks you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
#TaxTheBanks
Years of higher interest rates have sent our rent, mortgage, and debt payments soaring, while banks have raked in huge profits for doing absolutely nothing.
The big four UK banks (Barclays, HSBC, Ll...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Banks are making record profits while our bills go up! 😡 We need to tax bank profits and fund our NHS & schools. Sign the petition and tell Rachel Reeves to #TaxtheBanks you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Petition: Ban the public sale of fireworks!
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of ...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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October 30, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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“In its first formal review of UK trade policy since Brexit, the WTO found that UK trade performance had weakened since the 2008 financial crisis, with Brexit named among the chief causes of a marked slump in goods trade since 2018”
God, failure is tedious…
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God, failure is tedious…
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Trade’s contribution to UK GDP ‘stagnated’ since Brexit, warns WTO
Export of goods are languishing at 17% below pre-Covid levels
www.ft.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:40 AM
“In its first formal review of UK trade policy since Brexit, the WTO found that UK trade performance had weakened since the 2008 financial crisis, with Brexit named among the chief causes of a marked slump in goods trade since 2018”
God, failure is tedious…
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...
God, failure is tedious…
www.ft.com/content/8f4d...
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Far right suffer losses in Dutch election, with country set for its youngest ever PM
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Netherlands election: Geert Wilders' far-right party suffers blow as centrists lead in exit poll
Far right parties have been on the march in countries including France and Germany, but long-serving Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders has been dealt a blow in his country's latest general election.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Far right suffer losses in Dutch election, with country set for its youngest ever PM
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Having argued that Angela Rayner had to go when it became clear that she had not sought proper advice over her housing arrangements, I can't help thinking that entrusting the renting of your house in a specific area to people who routinely rent out houses in the specific area is pretty blameless.
October 30, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Having argued that Angela Rayner had to go when it became clear that she had not sought proper advice over her housing arrangements, I can't help thinking that entrusting the renting of your house in a specific area to people who routinely rent out houses in the specific area is pretty blameless.
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3 things Starmer could do instead of camps in old barracks that would actually WORK👇
1. Create safe, regulated routes to apply for asylum in the UK
2. Let asylum seekers WORK & support themselves
3. Fast track status for people from obviously unsafe countries
metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
1. Create safe, regulated routes to apply for asylum in the UK
2. Let asylum seekers WORK & support themselves
3. Fast track status for people from obviously unsafe countries
metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
Keir Starmer tries to look tough - and exposes himself as a coward
The government's immigration policy is in desperate need of a bold change in direction.
metro.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
3 things Starmer could do instead of camps in old barracks that would actually WORK👇
1. Create safe, regulated routes to apply for asylum in the UK
2. Let asylum seekers WORK & support themselves
3. Fast track status for people from obviously unsafe countries
metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
1. Create safe, regulated routes to apply for asylum in the UK
2. Let asylum seekers WORK & support themselves
3. Fast track status for people from obviously unsafe countries
metro.co.uk/2025/10/29/k...
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Liberal Democrat MPs just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
October 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Liberal Democrat MPs just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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⚠️ Higher prices, fewer opportunities, greater barriers, and an economy paying the price. A price that is ultimately paid by you.
Find out more about the Cost of Brexit using our tracker. All the facts. All the figures. All in one place...
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Find out more about the Cost of Brexit using our tracker. All the facts. All the figures. All in one place...
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www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact
The Cost of Brexit
Change Minds → Change Politics
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October 15, 2025 at 11:18 AM
⚠️ Higher prices, fewer opportunities, greater barriers, and an economy paying the price. A price that is ultimately paid by you.
Find out more about the Cost of Brexit using our tracker. All the facts. All the figures. All in one place...
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www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact
Find out more about the Cost of Brexit using our tracker. All the facts. All the figures. All in one place...
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www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact
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👀"Pupils could not recall similar contests linked to previous visits over the past year, nor political memorabilia being offered as prizes in the past." (Source: www.localauthority.news/p/farage-foo...)
September 18, 2025 at 7:56 AM
👀"Pupils could not recall similar contests linked to previous visits over the past year, nor political memorabilia being offered as prizes in the past." (Source: www.localauthority.news/p/farage-foo...)
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The 'Stop Trump March in London..is big
September 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The 'Stop Trump March in London..is big
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Republicans have no issues using they/them when talking about what one single person did to Charlie Kirk.
September 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Republicans have no issues using they/them when talking about what one single person did to Charlie Kirk.
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Not in our name: the flag belongs to us all
The far-right does not have an exclusive claim on our national flags.
The far-right does not have an exclusive claim on our national flags.
Not in our name: the flag belongs to us all
The far-right does not have an exclusive claim on our national flags
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September 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Not in our name: the flag belongs to us all
The far-right does not have an exclusive claim on our national flags.
The far-right does not have an exclusive claim on our national flags.
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Cross-party MPs publish ‘ready to go’ blueprint for electoral reform commission - buff.ly/xLfVcF8 buff.ly/SBNcm9w
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September 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Cross-party MPs publish ‘ready to go’ blueprint for electoral reform commission - buff.ly/xLfVcF8 buff.ly/SBNcm9w
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"Caring is tough, but it can also be beautiful. It shapes relationships in ways that last a lifetime. If we can find the will to support carers properly, we will not only ease the strain on our health system but also make Britain a better place to live." @EdDavey.libdems.org.uk
August 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"Caring is tough, but it can also be beautiful. It shapes relationships in ways that last a lifetime. If we can find the will to support carers properly, we will not only ease the strain on our health system but also make Britain a better place to live." @EdDavey.libdems.org.uk
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Years of dealing with racists has taught me that all racists are also misogynists, so when they say “protect our women and girls”, they are only speaking half the sentence out loud. The full sentence is “protect our women and girls because they are OUR prey”.
September 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Years of dealing with racists has taught me that all racists are also misogynists, so when they say “protect our women and girls”, they are only speaking half the sentence out loud. The full sentence is “protect our women and girls because they are OUR prey”.
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you rarely encounter a perfect intro..........but when you do
August 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
you rarely encounter a perfect intro..........but when you do
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The family of Bebe King, one of the girls killed in the Southport attack, have urged ministers to reconsider disclosing ethnicity of suspects.
They say family were failed by “despicable” actions of far right, who “tried to make political gain from our tragedy”
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They say family were failed by “despicable” actions of far right, who “tried to make political gain from our tragedy”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Family of Southport stabbing victim criticise plan to reveal ethnicity of suspects
Exclusive: Michael Weston King, grandfather of Bebe King, warns government against ‘kowtowing to the likes of Farage’
www.theguardian.com
August 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The family of Bebe King, one of the girls killed in the Southport attack, have urged ministers to reconsider disclosing ethnicity of suspects.
They say family were failed by “despicable” actions of far right, who “tried to make political gain from our tragedy”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
They say family were failed by “despicable” actions of far right, who “tried to make political gain from our tragedy”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...