Unfortunately, reading between the lines, this article sounds like a call for authoritarian government in the name of democracy. Yet the author probably believes he's an open-minded anti-populist.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Thatcher, Farage and toe-sucking: Adam Curtis on how Britain came to the brink of civil war
Chaos, distrust and so many sex scandals … Ahead of his epic new series Shifty, the great documentarian charts the UK’s slide towards Whitehall’s worst nightmare
www.theguardian.com
June 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Unfortunately, reading between the lines, this article sounds like a call for authoritarian government in the name of democracy. Yet the author probably believes he's an open-minded anti-populist.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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"I'm not coming out from under the sofa until the big boy says sorry!"
Doocy: "I have been told by a senior official here that nothing is gonna happen with this minerals deal until Zelenskyy goes in front of cameras and makes an explicit public apology for the way he behaved in the Oval Office with that meeting."
March 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"I'm not coming out from under the sofa until the big boy says sorry!"
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Scott Galloway, "America has abandoned Europe and it's steadfast democratic values" #MWC25
"The EU needs to step up and realise America is not going to be with you for another 3 years and 7 months"
"There is no reason why the EU can't push back on a murderous autocrat, Putin"
"The EU needs to step up and realise America is not going to be with you for another 3 years and 7 months"
"There is no reason why the EU can't push back on a murderous autocrat, Putin"
March 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Scott Galloway, "America has abandoned Europe and it's steadfast democratic values" #MWC25
"The EU needs to step up and realise America is not going to be with you for another 3 years and 7 months"
"There is no reason why the EU can't push back on a murderous autocrat, Putin"
"The EU needs to step up and realise America is not going to be with you for another 3 years and 7 months"
"There is no reason why the EU can't push back on a murderous autocrat, Putin"
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The UK should be "supporting" Zelenskyy and not "fawning over Putin", Sir Keir Starmer tells Nigel Farage 👏
March 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The UK should be "supporting" Zelenskyy and not "fawning over Putin", Sir Keir Starmer tells Nigel Farage 👏
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Emmanuel Macron posted this after the shameful events at the White House.
I agree with him 100%. Do you?
I agree with him 100%. Do you?
March 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Emmanuel Macron posted this after the shameful events at the White House.
I agree with him 100%. Do you?
I agree with him 100%. Do you?
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This superb article is rich in wise words.
Anyone would be a fool not to heed them.
And again I’m reminded that Starmer/the government is seeking to cooperate/co-ordinate on a deal on AI.
This. Must. Be. Stopped. ASAP!!
This superb article is rich in wise words.
Anyone would be a fool not to heed them.
And again I’m reminded that Starmer/the government is seeking to cooperate/co-ordinate on a deal on AI.
This. Must. Be. Stopped. ASAP!!
Trump has utterly changed the rules of engagement. World leaders must learn this – and quickly | Simon Tisdall
The world’s most admired democracy is being held hostage by a clique of far-right thugs. It would be a mistake to placate them, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
www.theguardian.com
March 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This superb article is rich in wise words.
Anyone would be a fool not to heed them.
And again I’m reminded that Starmer/the government is seeking to cooperate/co-ordinate on a deal on AI.
This. Must. Be. Stopped. ASAP!!
This superb article is rich in wise words.
Anyone would be a fool not to heed them.
And again I’m reminded that Starmer/the government is seeking to cooperate/co-ordinate on a deal on AI.
This. Must. Be. Stopped. ASAP!!
Trump now openly fights Putin's corner. Europe must step in without reserve.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Donald Trump pauses all US military aid to Ukraine – live
Aid to Ukraine is being paused and reviewed to ensure the war-torn country is ‘committed’ to the goal of a peace deal, White House official says
www.theguardian.com
March 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Trump now openly fights Putin's corner. Europe must step in without reserve.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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"While the EU has the power to ease restrictions on UK businesses to improve British trade prospects, the UK also has something that many in the EU want in return: namely the power to reinstate a youth mobility scheme between the UK and the EU."
UK has "no plans" for EU Youth Mobility Scheme, despite reports
The UK government says it has no plans for a EU Youth Mobility Scheme, despite reports in mainstream media suggesting otherwise.
thepienews.com
February 26, 2025 at 9:05 AM
"While the EU has the power to ease restrictions on UK businesses to improve British trade prospects, the UK also has something that many in the EU want in return: namely the power to reinstate a youth mobility scheme between the UK and the EU."
Trump has a significant degree of support for this absurdity. The human race is mentally ill.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Outcry as Trump withdraws support for research that mentions ‘climate’
US government stripping funds from domestic and overseas research amid warnings for health and public safety
www.theguardian.com
February 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Trump has a significant degree of support for this absurdity. The human race is mentally ill.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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We have NO food production plan nor any plan for food supply. You should sit up and pay attention as this govt believe we don’t need farms.
We have no plan to ensure food for people or the army.
We have been trying to point this out for 6 years and govt is more and more pro Stalin type policy.
We have no plan to ensure food for people or the army.
We have been trying to point this out for 6 years and govt is more and more pro Stalin type policy.
February 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We have NO food production plan nor any plan for food supply. You should sit up and pay attention as this govt believe we don’t need farms.
We have no plan to ensure food for people or the army.
We have been trying to point this out for 6 years and govt is more and more pro Stalin type policy.
We have no plan to ensure food for people or the army.
We have been trying to point this out for 6 years and govt is more and more pro Stalin type policy.
After Trump/Vance, assuming elections are not cancelled, there will be a lot of court cases for unfair dismissal.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity
US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race
www.theguardian.com
February 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
After Trump/Vance, assuming elections are not cancelled, there will be a lot of court cases for unfair dismissal.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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The leader of France’s far-right quit CPAC over Nazi ideology. Meanwhile, Farage happily embraces the Nazi at the same event. Says a lot about champagne fascist Farage. #ukpolitics
February 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The leader of France’s far-right quit CPAC over Nazi ideology. Meanwhile, Farage happily embraces the Nazi at the same event. Says a lot about champagne fascist Farage. #ukpolitics
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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
February 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
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Lesia Vasylenko, "A fair and just peace is the end of Russian aggression"
"Pulling out all Russian troops and going back to Ukraine's 1991 borders"
Fiona Bruce, "Do you think that's realistic?"
Lesia Vasylenko, "It has to be realistic"
"Pulling out all Russian troops and going back to Ukraine's 1991 borders"
Fiona Bruce, "Do you think that's realistic?"
Lesia Vasylenko, "It has to be realistic"
February 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Lesia Vasylenko, "A fair and just peace is the end of Russian aggression"
"Pulling out all Russian troops and going back to Ukraine's 1991 borders"
Fiona Bruce, "Do you think that's realistic?"
Lesia Vasylenko, "It has to be realistic"
"Pulling out all Russian troops and going back to Ukraine's 1991 borders"
Fiona Bruce, "Do you think that's realistic?"
Lesia Vasylenko, "It has to be realistic"
UK government gives access to minister's iPhone to foreign powers? Great plan! 😵💫
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Apple removes advanced data protection tool in face of UK government request
Apple says removal of tool after government asked for right to see data will make iCloud users more vulnerable
www.theguardian.com
February 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
UK government gives access to minister's iPhone to foreign powers? Great plan! 😵💫
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Why did they never say this about reading books? "Everthour spent reading a book (especially under the sheets at night) is just as valid. Is screen time bad and book reading hood?
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Every hour children spend on screens raises chance of myopia, study finds
Experts warn young people should have limited use of devices and spend more time outdoors
www.theguardian.com
February 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Why did they never say this about reading books? "Everthour spent reading a book (especially under the sheets at night) is just as valid. Is screen time bad and book reading hood?
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Vance, visitor from a very tiny bubble and the new psycho in town.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
JD Vance stuns Munich conference with blistering attack on Europe’s leaders
US vice-president questions whether European values are worth defending as he rails against ‘threat from within’
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Vance, visitor from a very tiny bubble and the new psycho in town.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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🔥 AMAZING.
Today, the Baltic states disconnected their power grids from that of Russia.
It’s taken years of prep. What a moment.
Today, the Baltic states disconnected their power grids from that of Russia.
It’s taken years of prep. What a moment.
February 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🔥 AMAZING.
Today, the Baltic states disconnected their power grids from that of Russia.
It’s taken years of prep. What a moment.
Today, the Baltic states disconnected their power grids from that of Russia.
It’s taken years of prep. What a moment.
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When is a fine not a fine?
When it is levied on England's water companies.
Aug 2024: OFWAT announced £168m fine on 3 companies. ZERO Paid.
Dec 2024: £18m fine on Thames Water for paying unjustified dividends. ZERO Paid.
Regulatory indulgence emboldens companies, encourages more abuses.
When it is levied on England's water companies.
Aug 2024: OFWAT announced £168m fine on 3 companies. ZERO Paid.
Dec 2024: £18m fine on Thames Water for paying unjustified dividends. ZERO Paid.
Regulatory indulgence emboldens companies, encourages more abuses.
The water industry shows how the state indulges corporations to the detriment of society
Since 1989, water companies have been the subject of over 1,100 criminal convictions, but governments are content for them to control the industry.
leftfootforward.org
February 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
When is a fine not a fine?
When it is levied on England's water companies.
Aug 2024: OFWAT announced £168m fine on 3 companies. ZERO Paid.
Dec 2024: £18m fine on Thames Water for paying unjustified dividends. ZERO Paid.
Regulatory indulgence emboldens companies, encourages more abuses.
When it is levied on England's water companies.
Aug 2024: OFWAT announced £168m fine on 3 companies. ZERO Paid.
Dec 2024: £18m fine on Thames Water for paying unjustified dividends. ZERO Paid.
Regulatory indulgence emboldens companies, encourages more abuses.
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Many of us have had no political representation since that godforsaken referendum.
We did all we could to kick out the Tories and our tactical voting gave Labour a big win.
Ignoring us is bad for Labour and bad for the country.
Our votes matter too and it’s beyond time politicians acknowledged that.
We did all we could to kick out the Tories and our tactical voting gave Labour a big win.
Ignoring us is bad for Labour and bad for the country.
Our votes matter too and it’s beyond time politicians acknowledged that.
February 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Many of us have had no political representation since that godforsaken referendum.
We did all we could to kick out the Tories and our tactical voting gave Labour a big win.
Ignoring us is bad for Labour and bad for the country.
Our votes matter too and it’s beyond time politicians acknowledged that.
We did all we could to kick out the Tories and our tactical voting gave Labour a big win.
Ignoring us is bad for Labour and bad for the country.
Our votes matter too and it’s beyond time politicians acknowledged that.
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This is the pivotal point, which the Starmer government must understand electorally if it can't understand it politically
In The Observer, @robfordmancs.bsky.social makes an important point that is not heard often enough in the current political debate.
February 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This is the pivotal point, which the Starmer government must understand electorally if it can't understand it politically
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🚨 Forcing British farms into closure by making food production unviable is ensuring more imported food from other side of the world. Much of it is produced using methods which are illegal here too.
February 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🚨 Forcing British farms into closure by making food production unviable is ensuring more imported food from other side of the world. Much of it is produced using methods which are illegal here too.