Hilary Allanson
@hilsa.bsky.social
Socialist, anti racist, doting Grandma.
Refugees are welcome here
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This seems to get what to think about Chomsky and Epstein more or less right. canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...
Chomsky, Epstein, and the responsibility of intellectuals
Burning down houses and raping their female inhabitants is the kind of imperialist standard operating procedure that Chomsky spent his life condemning in East Timor, in Iraq, in El Salvador. But when ...
canadiandimension.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
This seems to get what to think about Chomsky and Epstein more or less right. canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...
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“Babies Are Freezing to Death in Gaza. Israeli Policy and the World’s Inaction Are to Blame”
Babies Are Freezing to Death in Gaza. Israeli Policy and the World’s Inaction Are to Blame
The world must stop treating the word “ceasefire” as a guarantee of safety when Gaza’s residents remain under fire, under siege, and under conditions that guarantee more suffering and heartbreak.
zeteo.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“Babies Are Freezing to Death in Gaza. Israeli Policy and the World’s Inaction Are to Blame”
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The Government Media Office in the Gaza Strip reports that Israeli forces have committed 875 violations over 74 days of the ceasefire, killing 411 Palestinians and injuring 1,112 as they also arrested 45 people.
December 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The Government Media Office in the Gaza Strip reports that Israeli forces have committed 875 violations over 74 days of the ceasefire, killing 411 Palestinians and injuring 1,112 as they also arrested 45 people.
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A protest is taking place in Manchester in support of hunger strikers, who were arrested over their support for Palestine, with demonstrators calling for urgent action and drawing attention to their deteriorating conditions.
December 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A protest is taking place in Manchester in support of hunger strikers, who were arrested over their support for Palestine, with demonstrators calling for urgent action and drawing attention to their deteriorating conditions.
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So you can be arrested for supporting imprisoned peaceful protesters who may die on hunger strike. Interesting. The government makes itself worse and more cruel daily. Excellent of Greta Thunberg to do this to heighten concern for their plight.
Greta Thunberg arrested in London over ‘Palestine Action prisoners’ placard
Two other people held on suspicion of criminal damage after protest at insurance company’s offices
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
So you can be arrested for supporting imprisoned peaceful protesters who may die on hunger strike. Interesting. The government makes itself worse and more cruel daily. Excellent of Greta Thunberg to do this to heighten concern for their plight.
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We say "fuck Israel" at all our shows -- Kneecap rapper electronicintifada.net/content/we-s...
We say "fuck Israel" at all our shows -- Kneecap rapper
Móglaí Bap believes that small acts of solidarity can have a huge impact.
electronicintifada.net
December 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We say "fuck Israel" at all our shows -- Kneecap rapper electronicintifada.net/content/we-s...
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Greta held a sign with the words “I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide.” on it.
Has the state now turned to arresting anyone who shows support for prisoners locked up beyond the legal time limit? Or for publicly opposing genocide?
We support Greta and the prisoners.
4/4
Has the state now turned to arresting anyone who shows support for prisoners locked up beyond the legal time limit? Or for publicly opposing genocide?
We support Greta and the prisoners.
4/4
December 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Greta held a sign with the words “I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide.” on it.
Has the state now turned to arresting anyone who shows support for prisoners locked up beyond the legal time limit? Or for publicly opposing genocide?
We support Greta and the prisoners.
4/4
Has the state now turned to arresting anyone who shows support for prisoners locked up beyond the legal time limit? Or for publicly opposing genocide?
We support Greta and the prisoners.
4/4
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BREAKING: Major Insurers drop Elbit Systems
Following a sustained direct action campaign, initiated by Palestine Action before the group was proscribed, Allianz and Aviva no longer insure Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer.
Direct Action gets results. 🧵1/4
Following a sustained direct action campaign, initiated by Palestine Action before the group was proscribed, Allianz and Aviva no longer insure Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer.
Direct Action gets results. 🧵1/4
December 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
BREAKING: Major Insurers drop Elbit Systems
Following a sustained direct action campaign, initiated by Palestine Action before the group was proscribed, Allianz and Aviva no longer insure Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer.
Direct Action gets results. 🧵1/4
Following a sustained direct action campaign, initiated by Palestine Action before the group was proscribed, Allianz and Aviva no longer insure Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer.
Direct Action gets results. 🧵1/4
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The people on hunger strike in England in protest at the British state's complicity in apartheid Israel's genocide of Palestinians and at their own grossly unfair treatment in prison are in danger. None of them has been convicted of a crime, they should be released. #FreeThemAll
December 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The people on hunger strike in England in protest at the British state's complicity in apartheid Israel's genocide of Palestinians and at their own grossly unfair treatment in prison are in danger. None of them has been convicted of a crime, they should be released. #FreeThemAll
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Interesting piece that argues that Meloni, who has just helped to block the EU seizure of Russian assets, hasn’t mellowed, but remains rooted in the violent street-fighting fascism of the 1970s &, just like Trump, is working to undermine liberal institutions.
December 21, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Interesting piece that argues that Meloni, who has just helped to block the EU seizure of Russian assets, hasn’t mellowed, but remains rooted in the violent street-fighting fascism of the 1970s &, just like Trump, is working to undermine liberal institutions.
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I’m on hunger strike in a British prison. This is why - Amu Gib
We began our hunger strike on 2 November: the anniversary of the Balfour declaration, when Britain planted the seeds of the genocide that we are witnessing today.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We began our hunger strike on 2 November: the anniversary of the Balfour declaration, when Britain planted the seeds of the genocide that we are witnessing today.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m on hunger strike in a British prison. This is why | Amu Gib
Our demands are simple – and they start with stopping the flow of arms to Israel, says activist Amu Gib
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I’m on hunger strike in a British prison. This is why - Amu Gib
We began our hunger strike on 2 November: the anniversary of the Balfour declaration, when Britain planted the seeds of the genocide that we are witnessing today.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We began our hunger strike on 2 November: the anniversary of the Balfour declaration, when Britain planted the seeds of the genocide that we are witnessing today.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Palestine Action protesters on hunger strike in prison `are dying´, doctor says
Dr James Smith, a qualified emergency physician who is a lecturer at University College London, said the group need specialist medical help.
www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/art...
Dr James Smith, a qualified emergency physician who is a lecturer at University College London, said the group need specialist medical help.
www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/art...
Palestine Action protesters on hunger strike in prison `are dying´,...
Almost 900 health professionals have written to David Lammy, Wes Streeting, senior NHS officials and senior prison officials.
www.dailymail.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Palestine Action protesters on hunger strike in prison `are dying´, doctor says
Dr James Smith, a qualified emergency physician who is a lecturer at University College London, said the group need specialist medical help.
www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/art...
Dr James Smith, a qualified emergency physician who is a lecturer at University College London, said the group need specialist medical help.
www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/art...
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The UK media’s silence on the Palestine Action activists’ hunger strikes is a deliberate editorial choice - Professor Bart Cammaerts
blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/202...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/202...
The UK media’s silence on the Palestine Action activists’ hunger strikes is a deliberate editorial choice - Media@LSE
LSE's Professor Bart Cammaerts discusses the lack of coverage of the hunger strikes of imprisoned Palestine Action activists in the UK media.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
December 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The UK media’s silence on the Palestine Action activists’ hunger strikes is a deliberate editorial choice - Professor Bart Cammaerts
blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/202...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/202...
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Denied bail for minor criminal damage (spraying paint on aircraft used in a genocide), 8 courageous prisoners are on hunger strike & close to death. Is the UK gvt willing to sacrifice Britain's reputation for liberalism to aid and abet Israel's genocide? www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
December 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Denied bail for minor criminal damage (spraying paint on aircraft used in a genocide), 8 courageous prisoners are on hunger strike & close to death. Is the UK gvt willing to sacrifice Britain's reputation for liberalism to aid and abet Israel's genocide? www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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December 20, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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The source of the flu hype appears to be NHS and politicians, but journalists parroted without question.
How do you write these two paragraphs and not think: “Hang on, flu beds hit 5,400 in 2022, and they had RSV and COVID peak at the same time”.
That’s all you need to recognise this as bollocks.
How do you write these two paragraphs and not think: “Hang on, flu beds hit 5,400 in 2022, and they had RSV and COVID peak at the same time”.
That’s all you need to recognise this as bollocks.
December 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The source of the flu hype appears to be NHS and politicians, but journalists parroted without question.
How do you write these two paragraphs and not think: “Hang on, flu beds hit 5,400 in 2022, and they had RSV and COVID peak at the same time”.
That’s all you need to recognise this as bollocks.
How do you write these two paragraphs and not think: “Hang on, flu beds hit 5,400 in 2022, and they had RSV and COVID peak at the same time”.
That’s all you need to recognise this as bollocks.
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Palestine Action hunger strikers are ‘dying’ in prison, UK doctor warns
A doctor in contact with the activists says six are at a critical stage, two of whom have refused food for almost seven weeks.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
A doctor in contact with the activists says six are at a critical stage, two of whom have refused food for almost seven weeks.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
Palestine Action hunger strikers are ‘dying’ in prison, UK doctor warns
Hundreds of doctors, dozens of MPs and thousands of everyday Britons call on the justice secretary to intervene.
www.aljazeera.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Palestine Action hunger strikers are ‘dying’ in prison, UK doctor warns
A doctor in contact with the activists says six are at a critical stage, two of whom have refused food for almost seven weeks.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
A doctor in contact with the activists says six are at a critical stage, two of whom have refused food for almost seven weeks.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
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These are not people serving sentences. They are people awaiting trial. And yet the conditions they describe – prolonged pre-trial detention, restrictions on communication, isolation – are indistinguishable from punishment.
www.thenational.scot/news/2570995...
www.thenational.scot/news/2570995...
In Common: Palestine Action saga reveals the fiction of the law
Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Megan Davidson, policy communications officer at Common Weal.
www.thenational.scot
December 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
These are not people serving sentences. They are people awaiting trial. And yet the conditions they describe – prolonged pre-trial detention, restrictions on communication, isolation – are indistinguishable from punishment.
www.thenational.scot/news/2570995...
www.thenational.scot/news/2570995...
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"‘Silencing dissent, enabling genocide’ – justice group accuses the UK government" www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
‘Silencing dissent, enabling genocide’ - justice group accuses the UK government
The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians accuses the UK government of "Silencing dissent, enabling genocide".
www.thecanary.co
December 19, 2025 at 8:23 AM
"‘Silencing dissent, enabling genocide’ – justice group accuses the UK government" www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
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This is a massive victory for the left - and workers.
And a big defeat for Keir Starmer.
Left-wing candidate Andrea Eagan has been elected General Secretary of UNISON - the UK’s biggest union.
I spoke to her earlier this year. Massive kudos!
And a big defeat for Keir Starmer.
Left-wing candidate Andrea Eagan has been elected General Secretary of UNISON - the UK’s biggest union.
I spoke to her earlier this year. Massive kudos!
December 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
This is a massive victory for the left - and workers.
And a big defeat for Keir Starmer.
Left-wing candidate Andrea Eagan has been elected General Secretary of UNISON - the UK’s biggest union.
I spoke to her earlier this year. Massive kudos!
And a big defeat for Keir Starmer.
Left-wing candidate Andrea Eagan has been elected General Secretary of UNISON - the UK’s biggest union.
I spoke to her earlier this year. Massive kudos!
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Just got back from HMP Bronzefield.
Most importantly: Qesser Zuhrah was transferred to hospital via the ambulance she’d been demanding since 5pm yesterday.
David Lammy, Keir Starmer — you are on the brink of causing the deaths of multiple young Palestine hunger strikers.
Most importantly: Qesser Zuhrah was transferred to hospital via the ambulance she’d been demanding since 5pm yesterday.
David Lammy, Keir Starmer — you are on the brink of causing the deaths of multiple young Palestine hunger strikers.
December 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Just got back from HMP Bronzefield.
Most importantly: Qesser Zuhrah was transferred to hospital via the ambulance she’d been demanding since 5pm yesterday.
David Lammy, Keir Starmer — you are on the brink of causing the deaths of multiple young Palestine hunger strikers.
Most importantly: Qesser Zuhrah was transferred to hospital via the ambulance she’d been demanding since 5pm yesterday.
David Lammy, Keir Starmer — you are on the brink of causing the deaths of multiple young Palestine hunger strikers.
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Following the third night of Hanukkah we honor Arna Mer-Khamis (1929-1995) Z’’L. Arna was born to Lithuanian Jewish settlers in British occupied Palestine. She was a teacher and activist who founded the organization, Defense of Children under Occupation/Care and Learning during the First Intifada.
December 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Following the third night of Hanukkah we honor Arna Mer-Khamis (1929-1995) Z’’L. Arna was born to Lithuanian Jewish settlers in British occupied Palestine. She was a teacher and activist who founded the organization, Defense of Children under Occupation/Care and Learning during the First Intifada.
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Wes Streeting spins that he/Labour gave a 28.9% pay ⬆️ - UNTRUE
Resident Drs pay was 35% lower (real terms) than Drs that had worked 15y before them
A higher drop than any other public or private sector job
28.9% - 13% inflation = 15.9% pay restoration so far
Approximately 20% to go
Resident Drs pay was 35% lower (real terms) than Drs that had worked 15y before them
A higher drop than any other public or private sector job
28.9% - 13% inflation = 15.9% pay restoration so far
Approximately 20% to go
December 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Wes Streeting spins that he/Labour gave a 28.9% pay ⬆️ - UNTRUE
Resident Drs pay was 35% lower (real terms) than Drs that had worked 15y before them
A higher drop than any other public or private sector job
28.9% - 13% inflation = 15.9% pay restoration so far
Approximately 20% to go
Resident Drs pay was 35% lower (real terms) than Drs that had worked 15y before them
A higher drop than any other public or private sector job
28.9% - 13% inflation = 15.9% pay restoration so far
Approximately 20% to go
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A new dawn, when being expelled by Starmer's Labour becomes a big plus in union elections ...
December 18, 2025 at 7:28 AM
A new dawn, when being expelled by Starmer's Labour becomes a big plus in union elections ...
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I am urgently on my way to HMP Bronzefield.
Palestinian hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah, now on day 46, is being refused an ambulance by the prison.
She is critically ill and at immediate risk of dying.
I have contacted David Lammy and Wes Streeting and received no response.
Palestinian hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah, now on day 46, is being refused an ambulance by the prison.
She is critically ill and at immediate risk of dying.
I have contacted David Lammy and Wes Streeting and received no response.
December 17, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I am urgently on my way to HMP Bronzefield.
Palestinian hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah, now on day 46, is being refused an ambulance by the prison.
She is critically ill and at immediate risk of dying.
I have contacted David Lammy and Wes Streeting and received no response.
Palestinian hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah, now on day 46, is being refused an ambulance by the prison.
She is critically ill and at immediate risk of dying.
I have contacted David Lammy and Wes Streeting and received no response.