Tristram Hicks
@warondirtymoney.bsky.social
Author: 'The War on Dirty Money', 'EU Financial investigation Handbook'.
Ex senior cop, crime scientist.
https://open.substack.com/pub/tristramhicks/p/1-a-short-uk-history-of-confiscating?r=ed1ld&utm_medium=ios
Ex senior cop, crime scientist.
https://open.substack.com/pub/tristramhicks/p/1-a-short-uk-history-of-confiscating?r=ed1ld&utm_medium=ios
Pinned
On institutional racism
How many racists does it take to make an institution racist?
open.substack.com
I have a feeling I may have lit the blue touch paper with this one.....
On institutional racism open.substack.com/pub/tristram...
On institutional racism open.substack.com/pub/tristram...
History is the study of political governance in the past, it is vital to understanding our present. No wonder powergrubbing politicians despise and devalue it.
"we need to teach kids critical thinking"
Babe the arts classes that you constantly devalue *are* the critical thinking classes. What do you think things like history and English class are for‽
Babe the arts classes that you constantly devalue *are* the critical thinking classes. What do you think things like history and English class are for‽
November 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
History is the study of political governance in the past, it is vital to understanding our present. No wonder powergrubbing politicians despise and devalue it.
edigitalsurvey.com/survey/do/se...
Here’s a survey from the “British” Broadcasting Corporation. It asks for your income range expressed in USD ffs
Here’s a survey from the “British” Broadcasting Corporation. It asks for your income range expressed in USD ffs
SURVEYS
edigitalsurvey.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
edigitalsurvey.com/survey/do/se...
Here’s a survey from the “British” Broadcasting Corporation. It asks for your income range expressed in USD ffs
Here’s a survey from the “British” Broadcasting Corporation. It asks for your income range expressed in USD ffs
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The headline is wrong, there was no fine, it was a POCA confiscation order (a fine would be unenforceable). A crucial difference.
The gov. site offered a share button to Meta or Twitter, not to here. Another fail.
The headline is wrong, there was no fine, it was a POCA confiscation order (a fine would be unenforceable). A crucial difference.
The gov. site offered a share button to Meta or Twitter, not to here. Another fail.
Rogue waste company fined £1 million for running illegal site
Fine against Lincolnshire catalytic converter firm reflects the 'gravity of the offending' with arrest warrant for director who has fled to Lithuania
www.gov.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The headline is wrong, there was no fine, it was a POCA confiscation order (a fine would be unenforceable). A crucial difference.
The gov. site offered a share button to Meta or Twitter, not to here. Another fail.
The headline is wrong, there was no fine, it was a POCA confiscation order (a fine would be unenforceable). A crucial difference.
The gov. site offered a share button to Meta or Twitter, not to here. Another fail.
I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...
Tell The Government: Strengthen UK-EU Environmental Cooperation
Climate change and environmental problems don't respect borders. The UK and EU must work together to protect our shared environment, tackle the climate crisis, and preserve biodiversity for future gen...
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...
nypost.com/2025/11/15/u...
Will UK and Eurozone abolish the 1 penny/cent coin?
They should consider the 2 pence/ cents piece as well. (The US doesn’t have 2 cent piece)
Will UK and Eurozone abolish the 1 penny/cent coin?
They should consider the 2 pence/ cents piece as well. (The US doesn’t have 2 cent piece)
Last US pennies could fetch up to $5 million after mint shuts down production: experts
Coin experts estimate the last pennies minted Wednesday could sell for as much as $5 million each when they hit the auction block.
nypost.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:53 AM
nypost.com/2025/11/15/u...
Will UK and Eurozone abolish the 1 penny/cent coin?
They should consider the 2 pence/ cents piece as well. (The US doesn’t have 2 cent piece)
Will UK and Eurozone abolish the 1 penny/cent coin?
They should consider the 2 pence/ cents piece as well. (The US doesn’t have 2 cent piece)
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This is utterly disgraceful and affront to justice at so many levels.
This is utterly disgraceful and affront to justice at so many levels.
Ep53: Hanging up the high vis? Protesters on trial
Podcast Episode · The Transform Justice Podcast · 14/11/2025 · 35m
podcasts.apple.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
This is utterly disgraceful and affront to justice at so many levels.
This is utterly disgraceful and affront to justice at so many levels.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Good news. Publicly owned critical infrastructure project in the UK. Well done Labour, more please!
Good news. Publicly owned critical infrastructure project in the UK. Well done Labour, more please!
Wylfa nuclear power plant plans go ahead, creating Anglesey jobs
Three small modular reactors are confirmed for the site, with the potential for up to eight.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 8:06 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Good news. Publicly owned critical infrastructure project in the UK. Well done Labour, more please!
Good news. Publicly owned critical infrastructure project in the UK. Well done Labour, more please!
Reposted by Tristram Hicks
The leader isn't Labour's problem
Their problem is that people elected them to reverse the damage done by the Tories
Whereas they just carried on doing more damage
They need to tax wealth and invest in public services
And challenge the oligarchs dominating our economy
And focus on fairness
Their problem is that people elected them to reverse the damage done by the Tories
Whereas they just carried on doing more damage
They need to tax wealth and invest in public services
And challenge the oligarchs dominating our economy
And focus on fairness
November 12, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The leader isn't Labour's problem
Their problem is that people elected them to reverse the damage done by the Tories
Whereas they just carried on doing more damage
They need to tax wealth and invest in public services
And challenge the oligarchs dominating our economy
And focus on fairness
Their problem is that people elected them to reverse the damage done by the Tories
Whereas they just carried on doing more damage
They need to tax wealth and invest in public services
And challenge the oligarchs dominating our economy
And focus on fairness
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
New poll reveals Britons read and believe the mainstream media.
New poll reveals Britons read and believe the mainstream media.
New poll reveals what Britons really think about the UK
www.independent.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
New poll reveals Britons read and believe the mainstream media.
New poll reveals Britons read and believe the mainstream media.
www.aninews.in/news/world/e...
Asset recovery news. FATF have issued guidance to anyone who is looking for some.
Asset recovery news. FATF have issued guidance to anyone who is looking for some.
FATF releases detailed guidance to help practitioners recover criminal assets
The FATF has released new global guidance to strengthen efforts to recover criminal assets. It highlights best practices, real-world examples, and tools to help countries confiscate illicit funds, sup...
www.aninews.in
November 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
www.aninews.in/news/world/e...
Asset recovery news. FATF have issued guidance to anyone who is looking for some.
Asset recovery news. FATF have issued guidance to anyone who is looking for some.
news.sky.com/story/huge-m...
I think that there have been bigger moments in world history. That time I burnt the toast, for example.
I think that there have been bigger moments in world history. That time I burnt the toast, for example.
'Huge moment in world history' as Andrew loses titles - and will be kicked out of royal home
The King has initiated the "formal process" to remove his brother's titles and honours, and notice has been served for him to surrender his lease at the Royal Lodge.
news.sky.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:42 AM
news.sky.com/story/huge-m...
I think that there have been bigger moments in world history. That time I burnt the toast, for example.
I think that there have been bigger moments in world history. That time I burnt the toast, for example.
Wealth tax. The proposed Zucman tax would only affect the 1800 French households with €100m - at a 2% rate. Why would anyone with less than (say) €70m not support this?
October 31, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Wealth tax. The proposed Zucman tax would only affect the 1800 French households with €100m - at a 2% rate. Why would anyone with less than (say) €70m not support this?
Today in the woods
October 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Today in the woods
Reposted by Tristram Hicks
If the Green Party keeps growing at the current rate it will be the largest Party in the UK before Christmas.
October 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
If the Green Party keeps growing at the current rate it will be the largest Party in the UK before Christmas.
This is a real story behind confected small boat crisis.
#Reform
#Reform
The irony is thick enough to spread on toast.
Leaving the EU was sold to voters as a way of “taking back control” of our borders. Yet the numbers tell a different story. Net migration has soared since Brexit,
Leaving the EU was sold to voters as a way of “taking back control” of our borders. Yet the numbers tell a different story. Net migration has soared since Brexit,
People are just realising that we had a better grip on immigration within the EU
They gave us bar staff and builders - we gave them sunburnt pensioners and seaside property booms. It was win-win.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:27 AM
This is a real story behind confected small boat crisis.
#Reform
#Reform
"Polanski..is..the only leader of a major political party not to question the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending the Europa League tie"
A wild take from this journalist - criticising @greenparty.org.uk leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social
for NOT defending violent hooligans 👀
A wild take from this journalist - criticising @greenparty.org.uk leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social
for NOT defending violent hooligans 👀
Ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans is a terrible decision – and a depressing one | Barney Ronay
The idea that barring the Israeli club’s supporters from Villa Park will de-escalate a volatile situation just doesn’t stand up
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Ten council by-elections yesterday.
One victory each for an Independent, a Conservative and a Reform.
Seven LibDem wins. No wonder the media is silent.
One victory each for an Independent, a Conservative and a Reform.
Seven LibDem wins. No wonder the media is silent.
October 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Ten council by-elections yesterday.
One victory each for an Independent, a Conservative and a Reform.
Seven LibDem wins. No wonder the media is silent.
One victory each for an Independent, a Conservative and a Reform.
Seven LibDem wins. No wonder the media is silent.
Greens pull ahead of Labour
And both Labour and the British media are rattled.
open.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Read reliable sources:
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The UK’s problems aren’t caused by immigration
In 1799, the German adventurer-scientist Alexander von Humboldt set out on what would prove to be a five-year exploration of South America. Young, independently wealthy and almost absurdly energeti…
timharford.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Read reliable sources:
timharford.com/2025/10/the-...
timharford.com/2025/10/the-...
www.bbc.co.uk/ourbbcourfut...
A survey response size of nearly 900,000 with half a million making detailed comments! That is huge!
There’s a lot of concern about the #BBC.
A survey response size of nearly 900,000 with half a million making detailed comments! That is huge!
There’s a lot of concern about the #BBC.
Our BBC, Our Future
www.bbc.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/ourbbcourfut...
A survey response size of nearly 900,000 with half a million making detailed comments! That is huge!
There’s a lot of concern about the #BBC.
A survey response size of nearly 900,000 with half a million making detailed comments! That is huge!
There’s a lot of concern about the #BBC.
Reposted by Tristram Hicks
"Whether you agree with Zack Polanski or not it is important to have a different view articulated as effectively as some of the radical right have been doing.
"Potentially it helps rebalance the scales a little bit in everyday media discourse"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/zack...
"Potentially it helps rebalance the scales a little bit in everyday media discourse"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/zack...
Zack Polanski: Can the Green Party leader ‘rebalance the scales’ of UK politics? | The News Agents
In little more than a month of leadership, Zack Polanski has grown the party’s membership and become a powerful figure on the left-wing of UK politics. Can he, and the Green Party, take this further…
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 5:45 AM
"Whether you agree with Zack Polanski or not it is important to have a different view articulated as effectively as some of the radical right have been doing.
"Potentially it helps rebalance the scales a little bit in everyday media discourse"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/zack...
"Potentially it helps rebalance the scales a little bit in everyday media discourse"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/zack...