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And he needs to be rebuked by the government. The appeasement of this vile man really needs to stop.
January 22, 2026 at 4:15 PM
And he needs to be rebuked by the government. The appeasement of this vile man really needs to stop.
The problem is I think he really is insane.
January 20, 2026 at 9:54 AM
The problem is I think he really is insane.
Seems about right.
January 19, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Seems about right.
My guess is they have already rejected Truss - she’s too toxic even for Reform.
January 19, 2026 at 9:50 AM
My guess is they have already rejected Truss - she’s too toxic even for Reform.
Perhaps she’s realising that if the Tory party is to survive it has to distinguish itself from Reform rather than emulating them.
January 15, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Perhaps she’s realising that if the Tory party is to survive it has to distinguish itself from Reform rather than emulating them.
Not really incredible - these people are utterly shameless.
January 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Not really incredible - these people are utterly shameless.
Reform is simply the Tory party rebranded.
January 12, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Reform is simply the Tory party rebranded.
It’s worrying that someone as clearly unhinged as this ended up as PM.
January 9, 2026 at 10:03 AM
It’s worrying that someone as clearly unhinged as this ended up as PM.
The whole criminal justice system is in a mess and around 30% of all remand prisoners are held more than 6 months. These people are not being treated differently however much they want to appear as martyrs to the cause.
January 8, 2026 at 10:42 AM
The whole criminal justice system is in a mess and around 30% of all remand prisoners are held more than 6 months. These people are not being treated differently however much they want to appear as martyrs to the cause.
They are not being treated differently from anyone else on remand.
January 8, 2026 at 10:27 AM
They are not being treated differently from anyone else on remand.
I don’t agree with naming Palestine Action as terrorists, but they are charged with criminal not terrorist acts - including hitting a guard with a hammer! The idea that they should be immune from criminal sanction because of their cause is ludicrous.
January 8, 2026 at 10:26 AM
I don’t agree with naming Palestine Action as terrorists, but they are charged with criminal not terrorist acts - including hitting a guard with a hammer! The idea that they should be immune from criminal sanction because of their cause is ludicrous.
A key measure of the rule of law is that it applies equally to all, including those in authority. That clearly wasn’t the case in Nazi Germany. The laws also weren’t the product of a democratic legislature.
January 8, 2026 at 10:20 AM
A key measure of the rule of law is that it applies equally to all, including those in authority. That clearly wasn’t the case in Nazi Germany. The laws also weren’t the product of a democratic legislature.
I’ve already responded to that. You don’t need to obey laws in authoritarian countries because they are not operating under the rule of law.
January 8, 2026 at 10:16 AM
I’ve already responded to that. You don’t need to obey laws in authoritarian countries because they are not operating under the rule of law.
They are wanting the government to give in to their original demands over Gaza. No government could reasonably be expected to alter its policies on that basis. If people break the law for a cause they shouldn’t then expect no consequences.
January 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM
They are wanting the government to give in to their original demands over Gaza. No government could reasonably be expected to alter its policies on that basis. If people break the law for a cause they shouldn’t then expect no consequences.
I think there is a distinction between obeying laws in countries where the rule of law operates and those where it doesn’t.
January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
I think there is a distinction between obeying laws in countries where the rule of law operates and those where it doesn’t.
There is a distinction between countries operating under the rule of law and those which aren’t. Nazi Germany clearly wasn’t and therefore breaking its ‘laws’ would be justified.
January 7, 2026 at 11:08 PM
There is a distinction between countries operating under the rule of law and those which aren’t. Nazi Germany clearly wasn’t and therefore breaking its ‘laws’ would be justified.
It isn’t hiding behind legality to say the law should apply equally to everyone whether you agree with the cause or not. The rule of law is the first casualty of authoritarian regimes so you have to be careful what you wish for.
January 7, 2026 at 5:37 PM
It isn’t hiding behind legality to say the law should apply equally to everyone whether you agree with the cause or not. The rule of law is the first casualty of authoritarian regimes so you have to be careful what you wish for.
My point is nothing to do with the UK government - there is a widespread view that the law, international or otherwise, only applies to people you don’t like. Trump is a perfect illustration of the consequences of that attitude.
January 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM
My point is nothing to do with the UK government - there is a widespread view that the law, international or otherwise, only applies to people you don’t like. Trump is a perfect illustration of the consequences of that attitude.
You think that the law shouldn’t apply to causes you support. The problem with that is that you either have the rule of law or you don’t. Trump is taking your view with regard to Venezuela….
January 7, 2026 at 1:50 PM
You think that the law shouldn’t apply to causes you support. The problem with that is that you either have the rule of law or you don’t. Trump is taking your view with regard to Venezuela….
No, that’s the whole point. You either think governments should give in to the demands of hunger strikers or you don’t. The cause should be irrelevant.
January 7, 2026 at 1:35 PM
No, that’s the whole point. You either think governments should give in to the demands of hunger strikers or you don’t. The cause should be irrelevant.
If this were some fascists on hunger strike demanding all immigrants be deported would you be supporting them? I suspect not.
January 7, 2026 at 11:11 AM
If this were some fascists on hunger strike demanding all immigrants be deported would you be supporting them? I suspect not.