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💥 GOOD.
Because that £240 million contract gifted to Palantir, with no competition…
…after Starmer had an off-the-books meeting with Mandelson and Palantir…
…while Mandelson was officially LOBBYING FOR Palantir and so personally financially benefiting from such links and contracts…
Stinks.
Because that £240 million contract gifted to Palantir, with no competition…
…after Starmer had an off-the-books meeting with Mandelson and Palantir…
…while Mandelson was officially LOBBYING FOR Palantir and so personally financially benefiting from such links and contracts…
Stinks.
February 6, 2026 at 9:32 AM
💥 GOOD.
Because that £240 million contract gifted to Palantir, with no competition…
…after Starmer had an off-the-books meeting with Mandelson and Palantir…
…while Mandelson was officially LOBBYING FOR Palantir and so personally financially benefiting from such links and contracts…
Stinks.
Because that £240 million contract gifted to Palantir, with no competition…
…after Starmer had an off-the-books meeting with Mandelson and Palantir…
…while Mandelson was officially LOBBYING FOR Palantir and so personally financially benefiting from such links and contracts…
Stinks.
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SHARE! In Starmer’s speech last night he apologised to Epstein victims for the denial of justice they suffered.
He said his govt would always seek truth against the powerful.
But HIS OWN GOVT blocked justice for 400+ Al Fayed victims & refused to investigate trafficking. Starmer is fully aware.
He said his govt would always seek truth against the powerful.
But HIS OWN GOVT blocked justice for 400+ Al Fayed victims & refused to investigate trafficking. Starmer is fully aware.
February 6, 2026 at 12:23 PM
SHARE! In Starmer’s speech last night he apologised to Epstein victims for the denial of justice they suffered.
He said his govt would always seek truth against the powerful.
But HIS OWN GOVT blocked justice for 400+ Al Fayed victims & refused to investigate trafficking. Starmer is fully aware.
He said his govt would always seek truth against the powerful.
But HIS OWN GOVT blocked justice for 400+ Al Fayed victims & refused to investigate trafficking. Starmer is fully aware.
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Preventable deaths in the channel.
Increasing refugee homelessness.
All the result of cruel political decisions by the old parties.
The 99% have more in common with someone seeking safety and community than with the billionaires pointing the finger.
Refugees welcome.
Increasing refugee homelessness.
All the result of cruel political decisions by the old parties.
The 99% have more in common with someone seeking safety and community than with the billionaires pointing the finger.
Refugees welcome.
February 6, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Preventable deaths in the channel.
Increasing refugee homelessness.
All the result of cruel political decisions by the old parties.
The 99% have more in common with someone seeking safety and community than with the billionaires pointing the finger.
Refugees welcome.
Increasing refugee homelessness.
All the result of cruel political decisions by the old parties.
The 99% have more in common with someone seeking safety and community than with the billionaires pointing the finger.
Refugees welcome.
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Two weeks ago @zackpolanski.bsky.social went to Palantir's London HQ to tell the US spyware company to get the hell out of the NHS.
Zack has now written to Wes Streeting urging him to end Palantir's NHS contract, citing links between Mandelson, his lobbying firm, and Palantir.
Zack has now written to Wes Streeting urging him to end Palantir's NHS contract, citing links between Mandelson, his lobbying firm, and Palantir.
February 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Two weeks ago @zackpolanski.bsky.social went to Palantir's London HQ to tell the US spyware company to get the hell out of the NHS.
Zack has now written to Wes Streeting urging him to end Palantir's NHS contract, citing links between Mandelson, his lobbying firm, and Palantir.
Zack has now written to Wes Streeting urging him to end Palantir's NHS contract, citing links between Mandelson, his lobbying firm, and Palantir.
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"We want to stop them bleeding people dry."
The Green Party want to see stricter regulations on gambling to reduce harm.
Nigel Farage thinks gambling shops are great places for lonely people to hang out...
What do you think?
The Green Party want to see stricter regulations on gambling to reduce harm.
Nigel Farage thinks gambling shops are great places for lonely people to hang out...
What do you think?
February 2, 2026 at 12:31 PM
"We want to stop them bleeding people dry."
The Green Party want to see stricter regulations on gambling to reduce harm.
Nigel Farage thinks gambling shops are great places for lonely people to hang out...
What do you think?
The Green Party want to see stricter regulations on gambling to reduce harm.
Nigel Farage thinks gambling shops are great places for lonely people to hang out...
What do you think?
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Labour took votes for granted.
They've blown it.
Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Vote Green - and stop Reform.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
They've blown it.
Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Vote Green - and stop Reform.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Starmer has little to offer voters of either right or left in Gorton and Denton. That’s why he’s facing a perfect storm | Owen Jones
The Greens are buoyant as Labour struggles. After shredding any semblance of a progressive agenda, fear of Reform is all the PM’s party has left, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Labour took votes for granted.
They've blown it.
Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Vote Green - and stop Reform.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
They've blown it.
Green Party want to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services.
Vote Green - and stop Reform.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Mandelson’s malign influence runs right through the heart of this Government.
Not least in the govt’s NHS data deal with Palantir – a spy-tech firm co-founded by a man who thinks the NHS should be ‘ripped up.’
I've written to Wes Streeting urging him to ditch this dangerous deal.
Not least in the govt’s NHS data deal with Palantir – a spy-tech firm co-founded by a man who thinks the NHS should be ‘ripped up.’
I've written to Wes Streeting urging him to ditch this dangerous deal.
February 5, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Mandelson’s malign influence runs right through the heart of this Government.
Not least in the govt’s NHS data deal with Palantir – a spy-tech firm co-founded by a man who thinks the NHS should be ‘ripped up.’
I've written to Wes Streeting urging him to ditch this dangerous deal.
Not least in the govt’s NHS data deal with Palantir – a spy-tech firm co-founded by a man who thinks the NHS should be ‘ripped up.’
I've written to Wes Streeting urging him to ditch this dangerous deal.
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Keir Starmer knew that Peter Mandelson continued his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein's conviction for child sex offences.
He brought him into the heart of the Labour government anyway.
Starmer cannot continue as Prime Minister. He must go.
He brought him into the heart of the Labour government anyway.
Starmer cannot continue as Prime Minister. He must go.
February 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Keir Starmer knew that Peter Mandelson continued his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein's conviction for child sex offences.
He brought him into the heart of the Labour government anyway.
Starmer cannot continue as Prime Minister. He must go.
He brought him into the heart of the Labour government anyway.
Starmer cannot continue as Prime Minister. He must go.
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You can't trust Farage and Reform with the NHS
February 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
You can't trust Farage and Reform with the NHS
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Labour is briefing that they know they won't win the Gorton and Denton by election.
The Greens are favourites and are the only party that can stop Reform.
Lower bills, tax the rich, protect the NHS. We will win.
The Greens are favourites and are the only party that can stop Reform.
Lower bills, tax the rich, protect the NHS. We will win.
February 5, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Labour is briefing that they know they won't win the Gorton and Denton by election.
The Greens are favourites and are the only party that can stop Reform.
Lower bills, tax the rich, protect the NHS. We will win.
The Greens are favourites and are the only party that can stop Reform.
Lower bills, tax the rich, protect the NHS. We will win.
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The 50 wealthiest families in the UK own more than 34 million people combined.
That level of inequality is totally unsustainable.
A wealth tax isn’t radical - it’s inevitable. And the Green Party will keep making the case.
That level of inequality is totally unsustainable.
A wealth tax isn’t radical - it’s inevitable. And the Green Party will keep making the case.
February 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The 50 wealthiest families in the UK own more than 34 million people combined.
That level of inequality is totally unsustainable.
A wealth tax isn’t radical - it’s inevitable. And the Green Party will keep making the case.
That level of inequality is totally unsustainable.
A wealth tax isn’t radical - it’s inevitable. And the Green Party will keep making the case.
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Millions of people around the world are living in poverty.
Meanwhile, the rich and powerful commit heinous crimes with impunity.
Our rotten political system rewards dishonesty, abuse & greed. It’s time to replace it with a real democracy that works for the many, not the few.
Meanwhile, the rich and powerful commit heinous crimes with impunity.
Our rotten political system rewards dishonesty, abuse & greed. It’s time to replace it with a real democracy that works for the many, not the few.
February 4, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Millions of people around the world are living in poverty.
Meanwhile, the rich and powerful commit heinous crimes with impunity.
Our rotten political system rewards dishonesty, abuse & greed. It’s time to replace it with a real democracy that works for the many, not the few.
Meanwhile, the rich and powerful commit heinous crimes with impunity.
Our rotten political system rewards dishonesty, abuse & greed. It’s time to replace it with a real democracy that works for the many, not the few.
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The advertising industry is in a death spiral, and it's all thanks to the modern era and the encroaching threat of AI.
I used to like working in advertising – but now there's a new world order
www.bigissue.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:56 PM
The advertising industry is in a death spiral, and it's all thanks to the modern era and the encroaching threat of AI.
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It gets worse. Starmer's shortlist for US ambassador.
Mandelson and George Osborne, Mr corruption and Mr Austerity.
The voters can see it.
In Gorton and Denton, it's between the Greens and Reform, and we will win.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...
Mandelson and George Osborne, Mr corruption and Mr Austerity.
The voters can see it.
In Gorton and Denton, it's between the Greens and Reform, and we will win.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...
The Mandelson affair: inside the scandal of a century
Mandelson's fall from grace reveals a very Labour weakness
www.newstatesman.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:42 AM
It gets worse. Starmer's shortlist for US ambassador.
Mandelson and George Osborne, Mr corruption and Mr Austerity.
The voters can see it.
In Gorton and Denton, it's between the Greens and Reform, and we will win.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...
Mandelson and George Osborne, Mr corruption and Mr Austerity.
The voters can see it.
In Gorton and Denton, it's between the Greens and Reform, and we will win.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...
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Ooh, lucky you! An Avocet just stepped into your scroll! 😍
February 4, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Ooh, lucky you! An Avocet just stepped into your scroll! 😍
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The Gorton & Denton by-election is Green vs Reform.
February 4, 2026 at 12:02 PM
The Gorton & Denton by-election is Green vs Reform.
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Ed Davey, "Polish gov believes Epstein may have been spying for Putin"
"Is the PM concerned that Peter Mandelson may have been leaking state secrets not just to pedophile American financier"
"But also a Russian agent"
Keir Starmer doesn't answer this questions
"Is the PM concerned that Peter Mandelson may have been leaking state secrets not just to pedophile American financier"
"But also a Russian agent"
Keir Starmer doesn't answer this questions
February 4, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Ed Davey, "Polish gov believes Epstein may have been spying for Putin"
"Is the PM concerned that Peter Mandelson may have been leaking state secrets not just to pedophile American financier"
"But also a Russian agent"
Keir Starmer doesn't answer this questions
"Is the PM concerned that Peter Mandelson may have been leaking state secrets not just to pedophile American financier"
"But also a Russian agent"
Keir Starmer doesn't answer this questions
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Pleased to see the jury make this decision.
We need to have eyes wide open this is exactly why the Government wants to abolish juries.
People protesting against a genocide are not the criminals here - it's the politicians who continue to provide cover.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We need to have eyes wide open this is exactly why the Government wants to abolish juries.
People protesting against a genocide are not the criminals here - it's the politicians who continue to provide cover.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Palestine Action protesters not guilty of defence firm burglary
The group are cleared of aggravated burglary over the alleged raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Pleased to see the jury make this decision.
We need to have eyes wide open this is exactly why the Government wants to abolish juries.
People protesting against a genocide are not the criminals here - it's the politicians who continue to provide cover.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We need to have eyes wide open this is exactly why the Government wants to abolish juries.
People protesting against a genocide are not the criminals here - it's the politicians who continue to provide cover.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Kemi Badenoch criticses Morgan McSweeny for pushing peter Mandelson as Ambassador, and asks if Starmer still has confidence in him
Keir Starmer, "Morgan McSweeney is a central part of my team, he helped me change the Labour party and win an election"
"Of course I have confidence in him"
Keir Starmer, "Morgan McSweeney is a central part of my team, he helped me change the Labour party and win an election"
"Of course I have confidence in him"
February 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Kemi Badenoch criticses Morgan McSweeny for pushing peter Mandelson as Ambassador, and asks if Starmer still has confidence in him
Keir Starmer, "Morgan McSweeney is a central part of my team, he helped me change the Labour party and win an election"
"Of course I have confidence in him"
Keir Starmer, "Morgan McSweeney is a central part of my team, he helped me change the Labour party and win an election"
"Of course I have confidence in him"
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For #WindowsOnWednesday, sunrise through the #Window of the #JayCoveredBridge in Jay, NY, in the #Adirondacks a few weeks ago. #photography #eastcoastkin #ADK #coveredbridge
February 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM
For #WindowsOnWednesday, sunrise through the #Window of the #JayCoveredBridge in Jay, NY, in the #Adirondacks a few weeks ago. #photography #eastcoastkin #ADK #coveredbridge
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A new report indicates that zero net migration would shrink the UK economy by 3.6% and likely force an increase in taxes, as well as being cruel, inhuman and impractical.
Migration is good for our country. Inequality is the problem. Tax the super-rich.
Migration is good for our country. Inequality is the problem. Tax the super-rich.
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
A new report indicates that zero net migration would shrink the UK economy by 3.6% and likely force an increase in taxes, as well as being cruel, inhuman and impractical.
Migration is good for our country. Inequality is the problem. Tax the super-rich.
Migration is good for our country. Inequality is the problem. Tax the super-rich.
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*Shot fired by Angela Rayer*
Keir Starmer was worried about Andy Burnham posing a challenge to his leadership if he won Gorton and Denton
Angela Rayner says Starmer should agree to the Conservative proposal
Game over for Starmer, booted our and relegated to the backbenches?
Keir Starmer was worried about Andy Burnham posing a challenge to his leadership if he won Gorton and Denton
Angela Rayner says Starmer should agree to the Conservative proposal
Game over for Starmer, booted our and relegated to the backbenches?
February 4, 2026 at 3:08 PM
*Shot fired by Angela Rayer*
Keir Starmer was worried about Andy Burnham posing a challenge to his leadership if he won Gorton and Denton
Angela Rayner says Starmer should agree to the Conservative proposal
Game over for Starmer, booted our and relegated to the backbenches?
Keir Starmer was worried about Andy Burnham posing a challenge to his leadership if he won Gorton and Denton
Angela Rayner says Starmer should agree to the Conservative proposal
Game over for Starmer, booted our and relegated to the backbenches?
I just joined the #QuitGPT boycott. OpenAI's president was the biggest donor in Trump's Super PAC's year-end report. It's time to quit. Join us: quitgpt.org
QuitGPT — OpenAI Execs are Trump's Biggest Donors
Join the movement. Delete ChatGPT. Cancel your subscription. It's time to quit.
quitgpt.org
February 4, 2026 at 1:34 PM
I just joined the #QuitGPT boycott. OpenAI's president was the biggest donor in Trump's Super PAC's year-end report. It's time to quit. Join us: quitgpt.org
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One of the most effective things you can do right now to fight Trump and ICE is to cancel your ChatGPT subscription.
February 4, 2026 at 1:14 PM
One of the most effective things you can do right now to fight Trump and ICE is to cancel your ChatGPT subscription.