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Zack Polanski: Some Labour leaders would be easier to work with than others
John Rentoul, professional politics understander: Polanski thinks he gets to decide Labour leader
John Rentoul, professional politics understander: Polanski thinks he gets to decide Labour leader
Zack Polanski thinks he can dictate who should be Labour leader www.independent.co.uk/voices/ed-da...
January 10, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Zack Polanski: Some Labour leaders would be easier to work with than others
John Rentoul, professional politics understander: Polanski thinks he gets to decide Labour leader
John Rentoul, professional politics understander: Polanski thinks he gets to decide Labour leader
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The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
January 10, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
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Opposition to DJT's insanity is working.
It seems likely Trump's power will either consolidate or fall apart by May from what I've heard.
It is /CRITICAL/ to push harder, especially in the next 120 days.
It seems likely Trump's power will either consolidate or fall apart by May from what I've heard.
It is /CRITICAL/ to push harder, especially in the next 120 days.
January 9, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Opposition to DJT's insanity is working.
It seems likely Trump's power will either consolidate or fall apart by May from what I've heard.
It is /CRITICAL/ to push harder, especially in the next 120 days.
It seems likely Trump's power will either consolidate or fall apart by May from what I've heard.
It is /CRITICAL/ to push harder, especially in the next 120 days.
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This is very important and very moving. Shahmir’s story cuts to the very heart of our current, ongoing malaise. (It also chronicles the tragic collapse of BBC credibility.) He is an incredibly brave man.
Wrote something. open.substack.com/pub/shahmirs...
How to kill a whistleblower.
In the middle of March 2018, I came forward about breaches of campaign financing laws during the 2016 Brexit referendum, facilitated by a sister branch of a global Data Analytics company, AIQ, formall...
open.substack.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:15 AM
This is very important and very moving. Shahmir’s story cuts to the very heart of our current, ongoing malaise. (It also chronicles the tragic collapse of BBC credibility.) He is an incredibly brave man.
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Not sure why John has made up that I have a "first preference."
In fact I've repeatedly said - including to the Independent - it's not my role to pick the future Labour leader.
I'm focused on growing the Green Party.
Not convinced people should be allowed to make things up and publish them....
In fact I've repeatedly said - including to the Independent - it's not my role to pick the future Labour leader.
I'm focused on growing the Green Party.
Not convinced people should be allowed to make things up and publish them....
Zack Polanski thinks he can dictate who should be Labour leader www.independent.co.uk/voices/ed-da...
January 10, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Not sure why John has made up that I have a "first preference."
In fact I've repeatedly said - including to the Independent - it's not my role to pick the future Labour leader.
I'm focused on growing the Green Party.
Not convinced people should be allowed to make things up and publish them....
In fact I've repeatedly said - including to the Independent - it's not my role to pick the future Labour leader.
I'm focused on growing the Green Party.
Not convinced people should be allowed to make things up and publish them....
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If you’re going to kidnap a dictator why wouldn’t you start with Putin?
Make sense?
Make sense?
January 9, 2026 at 1:56 PM
If you’re going to kidnap a dictator why wouldn’t you start with Putin?
Make sense?
Make sense?
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Reform’s new London mayoral candidate, Laila Cunningham, was undone by a rare GB News miracle: a good question.
Asked why a party that says the Tories are terrible keeps hiring so many of them, the ex-Tory herself had a rock-solid response:
"I can’t answer that."🤨
Asked why a party that says the Tories are terrible keeps hiring so many of them, the ex-Tory herself had a rock-solid response:
"I can’t answer that."🤨
January 9, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Reform’s new London mayoral candidate, Laila Cunningham, was undone by a rare GB News miracle: a good question.
Asked why a party that says the Tories are terrible keeps hiring so many of them, the ex-Tory herself had a rock-solid response:
"I can’t answer that."🤨
Asked why a party that says the Tories are terrible keeps hiring so many of them, the ex-Tory herself had a rock-solid response:
"I can’t answer that."🤨
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Ball. His court.
January 9, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Ball. His court.
I usually vote by post in the UK. Point is to make voting accessible to all, including those with disabilities or who work unusual hours. We only get one day to vote in UK though, so maybe more relevant. It's not corrupt though, and many countries allow it!
This week: we execute a U.S. citizen.
Next week: we take over elections to stop “fraud.”
It's so transparent what's going on here.
Next week: we take over elections to stop “fraud.”
It's so transparent what's going on here.
January 9, 2026 at 6:14 PM
I usually vote by post in the UK. Point is to make voting accessible to all, including those with disabilities or who work unusual hours. We only get one day to vote in UK though, so maybe more relevant. It's not corrupt though, and many countries allow it!
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It would be good if the dehumanising and abusive way migrants still get treated in the UK got even half the coverage and attention as what is happening under Trump in the States
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/09/1...
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/09/1...
100 People Detained in UK Immigration Removal Centres Say They Are Subjected to Extreme Physical and Emotional Abuse
Individuals detained at two detention centres report experiencing physical, psychological and emotional abuse at the hands of officers
bylinetimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:04 PM
It would be good if the dehumanising and abusive way migrants still get treated in the UK got even half the coverage and attention as what is happening under Trump in the States
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/09/1...
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/09/1...
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Reform UK's Tom Pickup, has been suspended by the party after posting in a far-right Whatsapp group where other members posted calls for Keir Starmer to be shot.
Don't just like it, share it.
national.thelead.uk/p/reform-wat...
Don't just like it, share it.
national.thelead.uk/p/reform-wat...
Reform Watch: Racism, racism and more racism
Each week we cast over eyes over what Reform have been up to – from bizarre proclamations to the detail of how their attempts to run councils are going.
national.thelead.uk
January 8, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Reform UK's Tom Pickup, has been suspended by the party after posting in a far-right Whatsapp group where other members posted calls for Keir Starmer to be shot.
Don't just like it, share it.
national.thelead.uk/p/reform-wat...
Don't just like it, share it.
national.thelead.uk/p/reform-wat...
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“My own morality” is not a constitutional check.
Law is.
Courts are.
Congress is.
WE THE PEOPLE are.
He who claims his power is restrained only by himself is rejecting Democracy in plain, direct, clear language.
This is the United States of America:
NO KINGS.
🆘🇺🇸‼️
Law is.
Courts are.
Congress is.
WE THE PEOPLE are.
He who claims his power is restrained only by himself is rejecting Democracy in plain, direct, clear language.
This is the United States of America:
NO KINGS.
🆘🇺🇸‼️
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
“My own morality” is not a constitutional check.
Law is.
Courts are.
Congress is.
WE THE PEOPLE are.
He who claims his power is restrained only by himself is rejecting Democracy in plain, direct, clear language.
This is the United States of America:
NO KINGS.
🆘🇺🇸‼️
Law is.
Courts are.
Congress is.
WE THE PEOPLE are.
He who claims his power is restrained only by himself is rejecting Democracy in plain, direct, clear language.
This is the United States of America:
NO KINGS.
🆘🇺🇸‼️
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Walz: "I couldn't help but think, and it scares me a bit -- 'The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most important directive.' It certainly feels like that in this moment."
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Walz: "I couldn't help but think, and it scares me a bit -- 'The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most important directive.' It certainly feels like that in this moment."
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Ian Bassin tells Nicolle Wallace that in September of 2025, Trump said, "I've talked to Pete (Hegseth) about how maybe we should turn these dangerous cities in America into training grounds for our military."
Bassin goes on to say, "That's what Trump told America's leading, military leaders."
Bassin goes on to say, "That's what Trump told America's leading, military leaders."
January 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Ian Bassin tells Nicolle Wallace that in September of 2025, Trump said, "I've talked to Pete (Hegseth) about how maybe we should turn these dangerous cities in America into training grounds for our military."
Bassin goes on to say, "That's what Trump told America's leading, military leaders."
Bassin goes on to say, "That's what Trump told America's leading, military leaders."
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🇺🇸 MINNEAPOLIS VETERAN: "They are terrorizing the population, in Afghanistan we never wore masks.” (From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social )
January 8, 2026 at 9:16 PM
🇺🇸 MINNEAPOLIS VETERAN: "They are terrorizing the population, in Afghanistan we never wore masks.” (From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social )
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Just in case you think I am somehow exaggerating, this was their framing at the top of the hour, all morning.
January 8, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Just in case you think I am somehow exaggerating, this was their framing at the top of the hour, all morning.
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Please share this with people you think should be aware.
Thank you.
Thank you.
January 8, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Please share this with people you think should be aware.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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"Out with the Yanks!": Thousands protest in Colombia as anger builds over Trump’s intervention in Venezuela
President Gustavo Petro called for demonstrations after Trump said he was interested in military action in Colombia
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
President Gustavo Petro called for demonstrations after Trump said he was interested in military action in Colombia
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
‘Out with the Yanks!’: Thousands protest in Colombia as anger builds over Trump’s intervention in Venezuela
President Gustavo Petro called for demonstrations after Trump said he was interested in military action in Colombia
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:16 PM
"Out with the Yanks!": Thousands protest in Colombia as anger builds over Trump’s intervention in Venezuela
President Gustavo Petro called for demonstrations after Trump said he was interested in military action in Colombia
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
President Gustavo Petro called for demonstrations after Trump said he was interested in military action in Colombia
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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The actions of a criminal, not a cop.
January 8, 2026 at 5:49 PM
The actions of a criminal, not a cop.
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I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
January 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
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I read this paragraph four times. Not because it's murky, but to let the message sink in. www.cjr.org/tow_center/b...
If an information company is clear and determined in supporting (not "saving') democracy, then it can be a home for good journalism. If not then the press must disengage. Now.
If an information company is clear and determined in supporting (not "saving') democracy, then it can be a home for good journalism. If not then the press must disengage. Now.
January 8, 2026 at 3:51 PM
I read this paragraph four times. Not because it's murky, but to let the message sink in. www.cjr.org/tow_center/b...
If an information company is clear and determined in supporting (not "saving') democracy, then it can be a home for good journalism. If not then the press must disengage. Now.
If an information company is clear and determined in supporting (not "saving') democracy, then it can be a home for good journalism. If not then the press must disengage. Now.
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“Trump supporters can only see this truth if they’re willing to see it, and history suggests that most of them will choose to trust Trump over their own lyin’ eyes. Neither Trump, nor the DHS, nor ICE is going to reflect on how their rhetoric led to another innocent American being killed.”
ICE are now murdering people in the street
The shooting dead of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis is the fault of Trump, Noem, and the bullshit conspiratorial ecosystem they’ve built around themselves
www.thenewworld.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
“Trump supporters can only see this truth if they’re willing to see it, and history suggests that most of them will choose to trust Trump over their own lyin’ eyes. Neither Trump, nor the DHS, nor ICE is going to reflect on how their rhetoric led to another innocent American being killed.”
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For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies