Keith Bassham
@keithglossop.bsky.social
Christian; married to Jane; born in Yorkshire; raised in West Hartlepool; sometime resident of Jamaica and Manchester; happy in Glossop, my Dark Peak retirement.
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Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers may die without Lammy’s intervention, lawyers say
Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers may die without Lammy’s intervention, lawyers say
Justice secretary criticised for refusing to meet lawyers who say their clients’ health is ‘rapidly deteriorating’
Palestine Action-affiliated hunger strikers are likely to die without David Lammy’s intervention, lawyers representing the prisoners have said as they criticised the justice secretary for refusing to meet them.
Solicitors wrote to Lammy last Wednesday to request an urgent meeting before their clients’ health deteriorates “beyond any possible recovery”. But a subsequent letter sent on Tuesday said that his reply, received on Monday “does not directly address our request”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers may die without Lammy’s intervention, lawyers say
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The government is letting the hunger strikers die.
This is a national scandal - and should be on the front-page of every newspaper in Britain.
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/gove...
This is a national scandal - and should be on the front-page of every newspaper in Britain.
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/gove...
Government risks letting protesters on hunger strike die, Corbyn warns
JEREMY CORBYN warned today that the government risks letting jailed Palestine protesters on hunger strike die in prison.The former Labour leader and Your Party MP said that he had visited one of the h...
morningstaronline.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The government is letting the hunger strikers die.
This is a national scandal - and should be on the front-page of every newspaper in Britain.
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/gove...
This is a national scandal - and should be on the front-page of every newspaper in Britain.
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/gove...
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A new study reveals that burning of fossil fuels is accelerating winter rainfall changes in the UK and Europe, almost 25 years sooner than expected.
phys.org/news/2025-11...
phys.org/news/2025-11...
Fossil fuel emissions accelerate winter rainfall changes across Europe by 23 years
New study reveals burning of fossil fuels is accelerating winter rainfall changes in the UK and Europe, almost 25 years sooner than expected.
phys.org
November 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A new study reveals that burning of fossil fuels is accelerating winter rainfall changes in the UK and Europe, almost 25 years sooner than expected.
phys.org/news/2025-11...
phys.org/news/2025-11...
Am I the only one disturbed by this proposal?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lancashire’s Reform-run council plans to close care homes and day centres
Questions about potential conflict of interest as council’s cabinet member for social care owns private care company
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Am I the only one disturbed by this proposal?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The editor-in-chief of Hungary’s most-read newspaper Blikk has resigned after a group linked to PM Viktor Orban’s party bought the tabloid. The sale is "widely seen as another example of Orban's business allies buying media outlets" www.thejakartapost.com/world/2025/1...
Editors leave Hungary top tabloid after pro-Orban group takeover - Europe - The Jakarta Post
The purchase is widely seen as another example of Orban's business allies buying media outlets, with expectations that it will be turned into another pro-ruling party organ.
www.thejakartapost.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The editor-in-chief of Hungary’s most-read newspaper Blikk has resigned after a group linked to PM Viktor Orban’s party bought the tabloid. The sale is "widely seen as another example of Orban's business allies buying media outlets" www.thejakartapost.com/world/2025/1...
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Mexican mayor who waged war on cartels is slain while celebrating Day of the Dead
Mexican mayor who waged war on cartels is slain while celebrating Day of the Dead
Michoacán state Mayor Carlos Manzo, who called for a take-no-prisoners approach to Mexico's drug cartels, is slain while marking the Day of the Dead holiday.
www.latimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Mexican mayor who waged war on cartels is slain while celebrating Day of the Dead
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Black River hospital Jamaica #hurricane #melissa 🇯🇲
October 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Black River hospital Jamaica #hurricane #melissa 🇯🇲
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Hang it in the Louvre; I hear there's room...
(Photo @aaronscott_dp)
(Photo @aaronscott_dp)
October 20, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Hang it in the Louvre; I hear there's room...
(Photo @aaronscott_dp)
(Photo @aaronscott_dp)
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685,000 Britons has wealth of £2.8 trillion, 48m have £2.4trn.
4 people have more wealth than 20m Britons.
Bottom 50% of the population has 5% of wealth, the bottom fifth only 0.5%.
Rich buy political parties, legislators; hold govts to ransom.
Can't get economic growth without redistribution.
4 people have more wealth than 20m Britons.
Bottom 50% of the population has 5% of wealth, the bottom fifth only 0.5%.
Rich buy political parties, legislators; hold govts to ransom.
Can't get economic growth without redistribution.
Rachel Reeves’ budget must reduce inequalities and increase spending capacity of the masses
This is how to secure sustained economic growth
leftfootforward.org
October 23, 2025 at 8:31 AM
685,000 Britons has wealth of £2.8 trillion, 48m have £2.4trn.
4 people have more wealth than 20m Britons.
Bottom 50% of the population has 5% of wealth, the bottom fifth only 0.5%.
Rich buy political parties, legislators; hold govts to ransom.
Can't get economic growth without redistribution.
4 people have more wealth than 20m Britons.
Bottom 50% of the population has 5% of wealth, the bottom fifth only 0.5%.
Rich buy political parties, legislators; hold govts to ransom.
Can't get economic growth without redistribution.
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Govt reduces London’s affordable housing quotas.
Developers to get subsidies if they include 20% affordable housing instead of current 35% target.
Bigger profits for developers.
Yielding to developers won't solve homelessness and poverty crisis.
Let councils build affordable homes.
Developers to get subsidies if they include 20% affordable housing instead of current 35% target.
Bigger profits for developers.
Yielding to developers won't solve homelessness and poverty crisis.
Let councils build affordable homes.
Ministers confirm plans to reduce London’s affordable housing quotas
Developers will qualify for fast-track planning status if they include 20% affordable housing instead of current 35% target
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Govt reduces London’s affordable housing quotas.
Developers to get subsidies if they include 20% affordable housing instead of current 35% target.
Bigger profits for developers.
Yielding to developers won't solve homelessness and poverty crisis.
Let councils build affordable homes.
Developers to get subsidies if they include 20% affordable housing instead of current 35% target.
Bigger profits for developers.
Yielding to developers won't solve homelessness and poverty crisis.
Let councils build affordable homes.
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China has detained church leader Ezra Jin, whose ties to the U.S. mean the move could further strain Beijing-Washington relations at an already sensitive moment.
China Detains Prominent Underground Pastor, Complicating Ties With U.S.
Ezra Jin, who built a vibrant church network spanning 40 cities across China, has faced years of intense pressure from authorities.
on.wsj.com
October 12, 2025 at 7:16 AM
China has detained church leader Ezra Jin, whose ties to the U.S. mean the move could further strain Beijing-Washington relations at an already sensitive moment.
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England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet, from @chrischirp.bsky.social
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England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet
The latest Covid situation in England and a look at where NHS services are as we head into winter
christinapagel.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet, from @chrischirp.bsky.social
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
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England nationalized rail passenger services lease carriages from rolling stock companies (ROSCOs).
87% of rolling stock controlled by 3 Luxembourg companies.
Paid £1.282bn dividends in last 3 yrs. Not taxed in UK.
Privatization has hollowed out the UK - Taxes lost, it is all about exploitation.
87% of rolling stock controlled by 3 Luxembourg companies.
Paid £1.282bn dividends in last 3 yrs. Not taxed in UK.
Privatization has hollowed out the UK - Taxes lost, it is all about exploitation.
If the government wants economic growth it must bring essential industries into public ownership
Successive governments clobber households and small businesses by hiking interest rates to manage inflation, but don’t inconvenience corporations.
leftfootforward.org
October 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
England nationalized rail passenger services lease carriages from rolling stock companies (ROSCOs).
87% of rolling stock controlled by 3 Luxembourg companies.
Paid £1.282bn dividends in last 3 yrs. Not taxed in UK.
Privatization has hollowed out the UK - Taxes lost, it is all about exploitation.
87% of rolling stock controlled by 3 Luxembourg companies.
Paid £1.282bn dividends in last 3 yrs. Not taxed in UK.
Privatization has hollowed out the UK - Taxes lost, it is all about exploitation.
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I was on Any Questions last night. I think it was a good discussion, which became quite fierce at times.
We debated the vile attack in Manchester, the right to protest, the Tories' crazy climate stance and how to rescue politics.
You can listen to it here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
We debated the vile attack in Manchester, the right to protest, the Tories' crazy climate stance and how to rescue politics.
You can listen to it here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Any Questions? - Aphra Brandreth MP, Lord Carlile, George Monbiot, Emma Reynolds MP - BBC Sounds
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Square at Chester Zoo.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 4, 2025 at 7:12 AM
I was on Any Questions last night. I think it was a good discussion, which became quite fierce at times.
We debated the vile attack in Manchester, the right to protest, the Tories' crazy climate stance and how to rescue politics.
You can listen to it here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
We debated the vile attack in Manchester, the right to protest, the Tories' crazy climate stance and how to rescue politics.
You can listen to it here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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October 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Had the government said "as a mark of respect, we'd like you to cancel football matches, concerts etc AND protests today", then fair enough. But to single out the protest they've long wanted to stop anyway as the one thing we should not do looks like disgraceful exploitation of a horrific attack.
October 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Had the government said "as a mark of respect, we'd like you to cancel football matches, concerts etc AND protests today", then fair enough. But to single out the protest they've long wanted to stop anyway as the one thing we should not do looks like disgraceful exploitation of a horrific attack.
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In the spring, the Trump administration abruptly cut $500 million from an emergency food assistance program that delivered meat, dairy, eggs and produce to food banks across the country.
Thousands of planned deliveries were canceled without warning.
Thousands of planned deliveries were canceled without warning.
Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived.
ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cut...
projects.propublica.org
October 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
In the spring, the Trump administration abruptly cut $500 million from an emergency food assistance program that delivered meat, dairy, eggs and produce to food banks across the country.
Thousands of planned deliveries were canceled without warning.
Thousands of planned deliveries were canceled without warning.
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French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed by a drone in Ukraine on Friday, according to his employer and French President Emmanuel Macron.
French journalist killed by drone in Ukraine, photo agency says | CNN
French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed by a drone in Ukraine on Friday, according to his employer and French President Emmanuel Macron.
www.cnn.com
October 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed by a drone in Ukraine on Friday, according to his employer and French President Emmanuel Macron.
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The US is deporting a journalist today
Mario Guevara was live streaming ICE atrocities
They grabbed him
Detained him for 100 Days and are sending him to El Salvador without letting him say goodbye to his family
The ACLU confirmed he was working in the US legally
They’re attacking the free press
Mario Guevara was live streaming ICE atrocities
They grabbed him
Detained him for 100 Days and are sending him to El Salvador without letting him say goodbye to his family
The ACLU confirmed he was working in the US legally
They’re attacking the free press
October 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The US is deporting a journalist today
Mario Guevara was live streaming ICE atrocities
They grabbed him
Detained him for 100 Days and are sending him to El Salvador without letting him say goodbye to his family
The ACLU confirmed he was working in the US legally
They’re attacking the free press
Mario Guevara was live streaming ICE atrocities
They grabbed him
Detained him for 100 Days and are sending him to El Salvador without letting him say goodbye to his family
The ACLU confirmed he was working in the US legally
They’re attacking the free press
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The number of people providing full-time unpaid care has increased massively, as the social care system approaches breaking point.
Number of full-time unpaid carers in Britain soars by 70%
www.bigissue.com
September 29, 2025 at 8:43 AM
The number of people providing full-time unpaid care has increased massively, as the social care system approaches breaking point.
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The intelligence community's Global Trends report got canceled as did the unit because they probably spoke the truth - accelerating climate change poses a risk to US national security and failure of the US to respond to climate change will likely undermine US position in the world.
Like all efforts at long-term prediction, these were pretty hit or miss, with no real immediate value for natsec. But they were one of the only formal govt efforts to look out at the long-term horizon.
I'd be curious to see the draft 2025 report that got the whole thing canned.
I'd be curious to see the draft 2025 report that got the whole thing canned.
Gabbard Ends Intelligence Report on Future Threats to U.S.
www.nytimes.com
September 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The intelligence community's Global Trends report got canceled as did the unit because they probably spoke the truth - accelerating climate change poses a risk to US national security and failure of the US to respond to climate change will likely undermine US position in the world.
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The world’s oceans just failed a key planetary health check.
For the first time, ocean acidity crossed a critical threshold for marine life – directly impacting marine organisms throughout the food chain, from oysters to salmon to whales.
For the first time, ocean acidity crossed a critical threshold for marine life – directly impacting marine organisms throughout the food chain, from oysters to salmon to whales.
World’s oceans fail key health check as acidity crosses critical threshold for marine life
Scientists call for renewed global effort to curb fossil fuels as seven of nine planetary boundaries now transgressed
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The world’s oceans just failed a key planetary health check.
For the first time, ocean acidity crossed a critical threshold for marine life – directly impacting marine organisms throughout the food chain, from oysters to salmon to whales.
For the first time, ocean acidity crossed a critical threshold for marine life – directly impacting marine organisms throughout the food chain, from oysters to salmon to whales.
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If the UK govt wants economic growth it must bring essential industries into public ownership.
High price of energy and water fuels inflation, poverty, deplietes people's purchasing power
Industries like water, energy have extracted dividends, neglected investment.
High price of energy and water fuels inflation, poverty, deplietes people's purchasing power
Industries like water, energy have extracted dividends, neglected investment.
If the government wants economic growth it must bring essential industries into public ownership
Successive governments clobber households and small businesses by hiking interest rates to manage inflation, but don’t inconvenience corporations.
leftfootforward.org
September 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
If the UK govt wants economic growth it must bring essential industries into public ownership.
High price of energy and water fuels inflation, poverty, deplietes people's purchasing power
Industries like water, energy have extracted dividends, neglected investment.
High price of energy and water fuels inflation, poverty, deplietes people's purchasing power
Industries like water, energy have extracted dividends, neglected investment.
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Not one damn word is untrue 🕊️
@freedomflotilla.bsky.social
#Sumud
#FeedGaza
#FreePalestine
#SupportDissent
@freedomflotilla.bsky.social
#Sumud
#FeedGaza
#FreePalestine
#SupportDissent
September 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Not one damn word is untrue 🕊️
@freedomflotilla.bsky.social
#Sumud
#FeedGaza
#FreePalestine
#SupportDissent
@freedomflotilla.bsky.social
#Sumud
#FeedGaza
#FreePalestine
#SupportDissent
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"What happens when the creation of that sense of failure, of the complete ineffectiveness of political action against the system, becomes the chief objective of those in power?"
Fascinating piece by the dearly departed David Graeber.
Fascinating piece by the dearly departed David Graeber.
A practical utopians guide to the coming collapse
What is a revolution? We used to think we knew. Revolutions were seizures of power by pop- ular forces aiming to transform the very nature of the political, social, and economic system in the country ...
davidgraeber.org
August 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
"What happens when the creation of that sense of failure, of the complete ineffectiveness of political action against the system, becomes the chief objective of those in power?"
Fascinating piece by the dearly departed David Graeber.
Fascinating piece by the dearly departed David Graeber.