Ian Slaney
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Good news, a sensible step in the right direction.
February 3, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Good news, a sensible step in the right direction.
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OK but DON’T go thinking that Tories or Reform would be any better at putting that right !
Neither of them give a fuck about anything more than themselves.
OK but DON’T go thinking that Tories or Reform would be any better at putting that right !
Neither of them give a fuck about anything more than themselves.
Labour risks election wipeout unless it improves Britain’s high streets, study finds
Decay of town centres a top issue among voters especially Reform UK supporters and is fuelling resentment against Westminster
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January 28, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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OK but DON’T go thinking that Tories or Reform would be any better at putting that right !
Neither of them give a fuck about anything more than themselves.
OK but DON’T go thinking that Tories or Reform would be any better at putting that right !
Neither of them give a fuck about anything more than themselves.
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Excellent article of strategic importance.
“(Starmer’s) - lack of arrogance and his earnest endeavour is what his admirers like, but lack of political instinct and firmness of direction is a fatal flaw.”
Excellent article of strategic importance.
“(Starmer’s) - lack of arrogance and his earnest endeavour is what his admirers like, but lack of political instinct and firmness of direction is a fatal flaw.”
Here’s the lesson of the Andy Burnham saga: Labour needs a new leader – fast | Polly Toynbee
Keir Starmer’s dismal decision to block the Greater Manchester mayor has bought him time, but it won’t change his fate, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
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January 27, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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Excellent article of strategic importance.
“(Starmer’s) - lack of arrogance and his earnest endeavour is what his admirers like, but lack of political instinct and firmness of direction is a fatal flaw.”
Excellent article of strategic importance.
“(Starmer’s) - lack of arrogance and his earnest endeavour is what his admirers like, but lack of political instinct and firmness of direction is a fatal flaw.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
They are “Trumpmobiles” vulgar and ostentatious.
Why on earth do people buy them?
They are “Trumpmobiles” vulgar and ostentatious.
Why on earth do people buy them?
Number of US-style ‘battering ram’ pickup trucks on UK roads has nearly doubled in a decade
Exclusive: Campaigners say ‘menacing vehicles’ are putting children at risk owing to their large front blind zones
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January 27, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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They are “Trumpmobiles” vulgar and ostentatious.
Why on earth do people buy them?
They are “Trumpmobiles” vulgar and ostentatious.
Why on earth do people buy them?
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What on earth is going on in America? Don’t they have police to protect their public??
Trump’s ICE hooligans are reminiscent of Hitler’s Brown Shirts in Nazi Germany.
What on earth is going on in America? Don’t they have police to protect their public??
Trump’s ICE hooligans are reminiscent of Hitler’s Brown Shirts in Nazi Germany.
Alex Pretti did not brandish gun, witnesses say in sworn testimony
Pair testify that Pretti did not hold weapon and was trying to help woman federal agents had shoved to the ground
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January 25, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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What on earth is going on in America? Don’t they have police to protect their public??
Trump’s ICE hooligans are reminiscent of Hitler’s Brown Shirts in Nazi Germany.
What on earth is going on in America? Don’t they have police to protect their public??
Trump’s ICE hooligans are reminiscent of Hitler’s Brown Shirts in Nazi Germany.
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Just like a badly behaved little child who will stamp and scream if he doesn’t get his own way.
You, Americans, are being led by this fool.
Just like a badly behaved little child who will stamp and scream if he doesn’t get his own way.
You, Americans, are being led by this fool.
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over possible deal with China
President also claims US refineries will process seized Venezuelan oil, saying ‘we take the oil’
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January 25, 2026 at 7:56 AM
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Just like a badly behaved little child who will stamp and scream if he doesn’t get his own way.
You, Americans, are being led by this fool.
Just like a badly behaved little child who will stamp and scream if he doesn’t get his own way.
You, Americans, are being led by this fool.
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Hmm.. Batshit - quite !
Hmm.. Batshit - quite !
Redirecting...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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Hmm.. Batshit - quite !
Hmm.. Batshit - quite !
Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump
I suppose a second-hand Peace Prize is better than nothing?
I suppose a second-hand Peace Prize is better than nothing?
January 16, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump
I suppose a second-hand Peace Prize is better than nothing?
I suppose a second-hand Peace Prize is better than nothing?
Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer with digital ID U-turn.
Weedy Weedy Weedy.
Weedy Weedy Weedy.
January 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer with digital ID U-turn.
Weedy Weedy Weedy.
Weedy Weedy Weedy.
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Weedy. If they had introduced ID cards years ago as originally planned a lot of the UK’s illegal immigration problems might have been solved.
Weedy. If they had introduced ID cards years ago as originally planned a lot of the UK’s illegal immigration problems might have been solved.
UK government rolls back key part of digital ID plans
Workers will be able to use other identification for right to work, meaning digital form not mandatory
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January 14, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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Weedy. If they had introduced ID cards years ago as originally planned a lot of the UK’s illegal immigration problems might have been solved.
Weedy. If they had introduced ID cards years ago as originally planned a lot of the UK’s illegal immigration problems might have been solved.
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Yes of course he did. What was he in for. I notice how far-right people like Robinson like to arrange their lighting upwards from below. Hitler was a prime example of that.
Yes of course he did. What was he in for. I notice how far-right people like Robinson like to arrange their lighting upwards from below. Hitler was a prime example of that.
Tommy Robinson says he found Jesus in prison. Churches disagree about how to respond
C of E faces dilemma as far right claims Christianity to push agenda that often clashes with gospel message
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December 28, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Yes of course he did. What was he in for. I notice how far-right people like Robinson like to arrange their lighting upwards from below. Hitler was a prime example of that.
Yes of course he did. What was he in for. I notice how far-right people like Robinson like to arrange their lighting upwards from below. Hitler was a prime example of that.
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Russia is becoming a greater threat to Europe with every passing day. Worrisome.
Russia is becoming a greater threat to Europe with every passing day. Worrisome.
Russia suspected of jamming GPS on plane carrying Ursula von der Leyen
Aircraft with European Commission president onboard reportedly forced to circle Bulgarian airport for an hour
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December 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Russia is becoming a greater threat to Europe with every passing day. Worrisome.
Russia is becoming a greater threat to Europe with every passing day. Worrisome.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Pretty speechless about this, and he wants to become the UK‘s next PM ! A man of the people? I don’t think so - Donald Trump incarnate. Yuk.
Pretty speechless about this, and he wants to become the UK‘s next PM ! A man of the people? I don’t think so - Donald Trump incarnate. Yuk.
Farage criticised for £400,000 job promoting physical gold as pension investment
Exclusive: Reform leader promotes Direct Bullion – but experts say commodity is not for everyday investors
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December 25, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Pretty speechless about this, and he wants to become the UK‘s next PM ! A man of the people? I don’t think so - Donald Trump incarnate. Yuk.
Pretty speechless about this, and he wants to become the UK‘s next PM ! A man of the people? I don’t think so - Donald Trump incarnate. Yuk.
Greta Thunberg arrested over Palestine Action demo www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is dreadful. I was brought up to believe that England was a land wherein there was freedom of speech and expression.
Clearly not, - unless of course one supports Israel.
This is dreadful. I was brought up to believe that England was a land wherein there was freedom of speech and expression.
Clearly not, - unless of course one supports Israel.
Greta Thunberg arrested over Palestine Action placard
Greta Thunberg is arrested in central London on suspicion of supporting a proscribed organisation.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Greta Thunberg arrested over Palestine Action demo www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is dreadful. I was brought up to believe that England was a land wherein there was freedom of speech and expression.
Clearly not, - unless of course one supports Israel.
This is dreadful. I was brought up to believe that England was a land wherein there was freedom of speech and expression.
Clearly not, - unless of course one supports Israel.
So, whilst everyone was gazing out the window, the Cold War has returned to threaten us all over again. Same horrible Russia, same dangers. Quite worrisome.
December 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
So, whilst everyone was gazing out the window, the Cold War has returned to threaten us all over again. Same horrible Russia, same dangers. Quite worrisome.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
I think that most people, including many politicians of all types, are quite unaware and unconcerned about just how dangerous the current world situation is. I have been predicting the rise of chaos and conflict for years but it is growing ever more likely.
I think that most people, including many politicians of all types, are quite unaware and unconcerned about just how dangerous the current world situation is. I have been predicting the rise of chaos and conflict for years but it is growing ever more likely.
‘The frontline is everywhere’: new MI6 head to warn of growing Russian threat
Blaise Metreweli expected to say UK faces new ‘age of uncertainty’ in speech identifying Kremlin as key threat
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December 15, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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I think that most people, including many politicians of all types, are quite unaware and unconcerned about just how dangerous the current world situation is. I have been predicting the rise of chaos and conflict for years but it is growing ever more likely.
I think that most people, including many politicians of all types, are quite unaware and unconcerned about just how dangerous the current world situation is. I have been predicting the rise of chaos and conflict for years but it is growing ever more likely.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Well if the British people are stupid enough to vote for him then they will deserve the consequences just like those under Boris Johnson and Cameron and Truss etc.
Well if the British people are stupid enough to vote for him then they will deserve the consequences just like those under Boris Johnson and Cameron and Truss etc.
Reform UK aiming for reverse takeover of Tories, Farage says
Leader says electoral deal now would cost his party votes but he aims to continue winning over defectors
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December 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Well if the British people are stupid enough to vote for him then they will deserve the consequences just like those under Boris Johnson and Cameron and Truss etc.
Well if the British people are stupid enough to vote for him then they will deserve the consequences just like those under Boris Johnson and Cameron and Truss etc.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Here we go again.
Netanyahu and Putin must be taking the same pills, they are both equally as murderous.
Here we go again.
Netanyahu and Putin must be taking the same pills, they are both equally as murderous.
Gaza: Israeli strike kills five, including two children, says civil defence agency
Agency says missile struck citizens in Khan Younis, as Israel reports targeting ‘Hamas terrorist’ after clash with militants
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December 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Here we go again.
Netanyahu and Putin must be taking the same pills, they are both equally as murderous.
Here we go again.
Netanyahu and Putin must be taking the same pills, they are both equally as murderous.
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Quite so.
Quite so.
Rutger Bregman on Instagram: "Today I have to share something I wish wasn’t true:
The BBC has decided to censor the opening lecture of a series they invited me to deliver.
They removed the sentenc...
188K likes, 5,685 comments - rutgerbregman on November 25, 2025: "Today I have to share something I wish wasn’t true:
The BBC has decided to censor the opening lecture of a series they invited me to...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Quite so.
Quite so.
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Yeah ok, misleading was it? It was certainly not treacherous like the actions of the Tory era. Next thing Badenoch will be demanding Reeves resigns because she forgot to put the bins out last week.
Yeah ok, misleading was it? It was certainly not treacherous like the actions of the Tory era. Next thing Badenoch will be demanding Reeves resigns because she forgot to put the bins out last week.
The most misleading thing about Rachel Reeves’s budget? Who it was really for | Aditya Chakrabortty
Labour backbenchers have been cheering it as a win for the most vulnerable in society. In fact it was aimed at the bond markets, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
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December 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Yeah ok, misleading was it? It was certainly not treacherous like the actions of the Tory era. Next thing Badenoch will be demanding Reeves resigns because she forgot to put the bins out last week.
Yeah ok, misleading was it? It was certainly not treacherous like the actions of the Tory era. Next thing Badenoch will be demanding Reeves resigns because she forgot to put the bins out last week.
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Achievement or not there’s nothing the government can do without constant crowing from the minority oppositions that they are either lying or cheating. Faced with a disastrous situation inherited from the Tory period they are at least trying to square the circle.
Achievement or not there’s nothing the government can do without constant crowing from the minority oppositions that they are either lying or cheating. Faced with a disastrous situation inherited from the Tory period they are at least trying to square the circle.
It’s under fire from left and right – but Labour’s workers' rights bill is a huge achievement | Polly Toynbee
It makes no sense for union leaders to cry betrayal when it will be their members who benefit from these sorely needed reforms, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
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December 2, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Achievement or not there’s nothing the government can do without constant crowing from the minority oppositions that they are either lying or cheating. Faced with a disastrous situation inherited from the Tory period they are at least trying to square the circle.
Achievement or not there’s nothing the government can do without constant crowing from the minority oppositions that they are either lying or cheating. Faced with a disastrous situation inherited from the Tory period they are at least trying to square the circle.
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Russia's ambassador to the UK, Yakovenko, boasted about Brexit to another diplomat:
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Russia's ambassador to the UK, Yakovenko, boasted about Brexit to another diplomat:
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Trump is gaslighting. He wants to draw attention away from the Epstein files and knows full well that there’s no way Zelensky will surrender to the Russians with his absurd capitulation plan.
Trump is gaslighting. He wants to draw attention away from the Epstein files and knows full well that there’s no way Zelensky will surrender to the Russians with his absurd capitulation plan.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has impossible choice as Trump pushes plan to end war
US president demands that Kyiv accepts plan that would mean giving up territory to Russia
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November 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Trump is gaslighting. He wants to draw attention away from the Epstein files and knows full well that there’s no way Zelensky will surrender to the Russians with his absurd capitulation plan.
Trump is gaslighting. He wants to draw attention away from the Epstein files and knows full well that there’s no way Zelensky will surrender to the Russians with his absurd capitulation plan.
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We were in the same boat. Now we're in a smaller, leakier boat right next to the EU - facing the same turbulent seas. The myopia in both London and Brussels about the urgent need to act together and repair the Brexit rift is depressing.
good piece by @gideonrachman.bsky.social but I have to ask: Where is Britain in this? Surely you are also affected by foreign influence? And your hard power is far from what it once was? I know it is beyond the scope of this piece but I would so like to read more about that.
November 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM