Kewajodo
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Still here, possibly not all. Placing hope in the values of objectivity, skeptical inquiry & empathetic curiosity.
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Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they’ll meet on Saturday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the nearly 4-year-old war.
Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
Russia has launched a significant missile and drone attack on Ukraine, coinciding with ongoing U.S.-mediated peace talks.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they’ll meet on Saturday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the nearly 4-year-old war.
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Don't want to tell anyone how to do their job, but if you want to attack Rachel Reeves, there's quite a lot of really good ammunition from this century, indeed from the last month, right there on the table.
thecritic.co.uk/how-comforta...
thecritic.co.uk/how-comforta...
December 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Don't want to tell anyone how to do their job, but if you want to attack Rachel Reeves, there's quite a lot of really good ammunition from this century, indeed from the last month, right there on the table.
thecritic.co.uk/how-comforta...
thecritic.co.uk/how-comforta...
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My entire life in one cartoon, you might ask? This little masterwork, from the latest Private Eye.
November 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
My entire life in one cartoon, you might ask? This little masterwork, from the latest Private Eye.
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Juries are not perfect.
Many of the worst miscarriages of justice have followed jury trials.
But the merit of juries is not so much the power they have, but the power they prevent others from having.
They mean a judge cannot just nod-along with prosecution evidence and give a guilty verdict.
Many of the worst miscarriages of justice have followed jury trials.
But the merit of juries is not so much the power they have, but the power they prevent others from having.
They mean a judge cannot just nod-along with prosecution evidence and give a guilty verdict.
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Juries are not perfect.
Many of the worst miscarriages of justice have followed jury trials.
But the merit of juries is not so much the power they have, but the power they prevent others from having.
They mean a judge cannot just nod-along with prosecution evidence and give a guilty verdict.
Many of the worst miscarriages of justice have followed jury trials.
But the merit of juries is not so much the power they have, but the power they prevent others from having.
They mean a judge cannot just nod-along with prosecution evidence and give a guilty verdict.
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
I don’t agree that ‘illegal migration’ is causing huge divides here in the UK.
The lack of effective action to discourage or prevent it, ineffective systems to process cases and safeguard migrants and citizens alike: those are the problems. They’re policy issues.
The lack of effective action to discourage or prevent it, ineffective systems to process cases and safeguard migrants and citizens alike: those are the problems. They’re policy issues.
November 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I don’t agree that ‘illegal migration’ is causing huge divides here in the UK.
The lack of effective action to discourage or prevent it, ineffective systems to process cases and safeguard migrants and citizens alike: those are the problems. They’re policy issues.
The lack of effective action to discourage or prevent it, ineffective systems to process cases and safeguard migrants and citizens alike: those are the problems. They’re policy issues.
November 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Reading in the Guardian about the ongoing travails of Ms K Badenoch, a phrase jumped out: “At -22 points, she is less popular than Jenrick (-16) and Mel Stride (-21), according to Ipsos Mori.”
Politics, the funny old game you win by being *slightly* less wildly unpopular than your colleagues.
Politics, the funny old game you win by being *slightly* less wildly unpopular than your colleagues.
November 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Reading in the Guardian about the ongoing travails of Ms K Badenoch, a phrase jumped out: “At -22 points, she is less popular than Jenrick (-16) and Mel Stride (-21), according to Ipsos Mori.”
Politics, the funny old game you win by being *slightly* less wildly unpopular than your colleagues.
Politics, the funny old game you win by being *slightly* less wildly unpopular than your colleagues.
If the Chancellor is still hunting infrastructure opps for high “social capital” returns, to push some good news in sweetening the budget pill: upgrading Ebbsfleet and Ashford Int. for the EU EES, unlocking for international services, is a slam-dunk. www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news...
Virgin’s international trains will stop in Kent if stations are updated
Virgin has confirmed its international trains will stop at Ashford and Ebbsfleet if the stations are updated to allow continental services to return.
www.kentonline.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
If the Chancellor is still hunting infrastructure opps for high “social capital” returns, to push some good news in sweetening the budget pill: upgrading Ebbsfleet and Ashford Int. for the EU EES, unlocking for international services, is a slam-dunk. www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news...
There are times when being lactose-intolerant is a bit of a pain: this would be one of them.
Researchers found that regular cheese eaters were 24 per cent less likely to develop the condition over three years compared with non-cheese eaters.
Eating cheese once a week may lower dementia risk, study suggests
Researchers found that regular cheese eaters were 24 per cent less likely to develop the condition over three years compared with non-cheese eaters.
l.euronews.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM
There are times when being lactose-intolerant is a bit of a pain: this would be one of them.
Very important story with national, as well as local, implications.
Despite years of underfunding by successive governments, BCC’s own accounts now show estimates relied on for its Section 114 “bankruptcy” were hugely inaccurate, swingeing cuts now enacted unnecessary. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Despite years of underfunding by successive governments, BCC’s own accounts now show estimates relied on for its Section 114 “bankruptcy” were hugely inaccurate, swingeing cuts now enacted unnecessary. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Experts in public inquiry call over Birmingham council bankruptcy
In a letter to the government, signatories claim figures used were
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Very important story with national, as well as local, implications.
Despite years of underfunding by successive governments, BCC’s own accounts now show estimates relied on for its Section 114 “bankruptcy” were hugely inaccurate, swingeing cuts now enacted unnecessary. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Despite years of underfunding by successive governments, BCC’s own accounts now show estimates relied on for its Section 114 “bankruptcy” were hugely inaccurate, swingeing cuts now enacted unnecessary. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
On the Reeves licensing thing: compliant single-property owners would, it seems, usually be let off with a warning letter by the local authority. For a full mea culpa, Reeves could consider refunding 12 months rent to her tenants as they might claim under an RRO (even if order might not be granted)
October 31, 2025 at 7:48 AM
On the Reeves licensing thing: compliant single-property owners would, it seems, usually be let off with a warning letter by the local authority. For a full mea culpa, Reeves could consider refunding 12 months rent to her tenants as they might claim under an RRO (even if order might not be granted)
If it’s the wrong decision to prevent these supporters attending, isn’t it also wrong that the Birmingham Diwali Mela was cancelled because of safety concerns related to heightened tensions over Gaza & the synagogue attack? Haven’t heard from PM or Nandy about that
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
Culture secretary to meet officials to 'find way through' ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans - live updates
It comes as the PM says blocking fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending an Aston Villa game next month is the
www.bbc.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
If it’s the wrong decision to prevent these supporters attending, isn’t it also wrong that the Birmingham Diwali Mela was cancelled because of safety concerns related to heightened tensions over Gaza & the synagogue attack? Haven’t heard from PM or Nandy about that
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
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I Am the Very Model of a Modern Day Canadian - by Tod Maffin
October 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I Am the Very Model of a Modern Day Canadian - by Tod Maffin
The Chagos situation provides another example of failure to plan for outcomes you don’t want: not only were the wishes of Chagossians ignored, so were their options and reactions to their homeland being given away.
Surge in Chagos arrivals prompts row over housing costs www.bbc.com/news/article...
Surge in Chagos arrivals prompts row over housing costs www.bbc.com/news/article...
Surge in Chagos arrivals prompts row over housing costs
Dozens of Chagossians have flown in to Heathrow Airport this week, putting pressure on housing services.
www.bbc.com
October 11, 2025 at 7:26 AM
The Chagos situation provides another example of failure to plan for outcomes you don’t want: not only were the wishes of Chagossians ignored, so were their options and reactions to their homeland being given away.
Surge in Chagos arrivals prompts row over housing costs www.bbc.com/news/article...
Surge in Chagos arrivals prompts row over housing costs www.bbc.com/news/article...
The reason this is a ‘golden rule’ is it’s an excuse to cut welfare spending to fund tax cuts, in order to cross our palms with silver, in exchange for golden tickets that we would agree to post into ballot boxes.
Other rules available: cut unnecessary expenditure solely to reduce deficit.
Other rules available: cut unnecessary expenditure solely to reduce deficit.
October 8, 2025 at 6:24 AM
The reason this is a ‘golden rule’ is it’s an excuse to cut welfare spending to fund tax cuts, in order to cross our palms with silver, in exchange for golden tickets that we would agree to post into ballot boxes.
Other rules available: cut unnecessary expenditure solely to reduce deficit.
Other rules available: cut unnecessary expenditure solely to reduce deficit.
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I wonder how many people fully appreciate that Trump just falsely declared the blue state of Oregon to be in a state of Rebellion against the United States so he could deploy active-duty military from the Department of War to kill American citizens
Meanwhile, he *pardoned* the January 6 terrorists
Meanwhile, he *pardoned* the January 6 terrorists
September 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I wonder how many people fully appreciate that Trump just falsely declared the blue state of Oregon to be in a state of Rebellion against the United States so he could deploy active-duty military from the Department of War to kill American citizens
Meanwhile, he *pardoned* the January 6 terrorists
Meanwhile, he *pardoned* the January 6 terrorists
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Very interesting: orgs turning around, having yielded to WH pressure, now realising how many of their own viewers and ad revenue funders *did not agree*.
“We the People” have spoken?
Sinclair and Nexstar to reinstate Kimmel on ABC stations www.bbc.com/news/article...
“We the People” have spoken?
Sinclair and Nexstar to reinstate Kimmel on ABC stations www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sinclair and Nexstar to reinstate Kimmel on ABC stations
Viewers in Washington, DC, St Louis and Seattle will be able to watch the late night comedian's show again.
www.bbc.com
September 27, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Very interesting: orgs turning around, having yielded to WH pressure, now realising how many of their own viewers and ad revenue funders *did not agree*.
“We the People” have spoken?
Sinclair and Nexstar to reinstate Kimmel on ABC stations www.bbc.com/news/article...
“We the People” have spoken?
Sinclair and Nexstar to reinstate Kimmel on ABC stations www.bbc.com/news/article...
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The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money, which aired last night on ITV, is a shocking and important film.
It exposes the extent of the corruption and profiteering during the pandemic and shows how the rich and powerful saw the crisis as an opportunity to profit and took it.
1/2
It exposes the extent of the corruption and profiteering during the pandemic and shows how the rich and powerful saw the crisis as an opportunity to profit and took it.
1/2
September 22, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money, which aired last night on ITV, is a shocking and important film.
It exposes the extent of the corruption and profiteering during the pandemic and shows how the rich and powerful saw the crisis as an opportunity to profit and took it.
1/2
It exposes the extent of the corruption and profiteering during the pandemic and shows how the rich and powerful saw the crisis as an opportunity to profit and took it.
1/2
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US to invest £150bn in UK, promising thousands of jobs www.bbc.com/news/article...
US to invest £150bn in UK, promising thousands of jobs
The UK government is calling this the largest commercial deal of its kind and expects it to create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs".
www.bbc.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:35 AM
US to invest £150bn in UK, promising thousands of jobs www.bbc.com/news/article...