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It's almost as if years of relentless media saturation bombing of flat-out lies, demonisation and blaming don't help the public to understand what is actually happening.
January 10, 2026 at 4:40 PM
It's almost as if years of relentless media saturation bombing of flat-out lies, demonisation and blaming don't help the public to understand what is actually happening.
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Two-thirds of UK voters wrongly think immigration is rising, poll finds.
Net migration to the UK fell by more than two-thirds to a post-pandemic low in the year ending June 2025, but 67% of the people polled thought it had increased
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Net migration to the UK fell by more than two-thirds to a post-pandemic low in the year ending June 2025, but 67% of the people polled thought it had increased
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Two-thirds of UK voters wrongly think immigration is rising, poll finds
Exclusive: Voters say they have little confidence that government can control borders despite sharp falls in net migration
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Two-thirds of UK voters wrongly think immigration is rising, poll finds.
Net migration to the UK fell by more than two-thirds to a post-pandemic low in the year ending June 2025, but 67% of the people polled thought it had increased
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Net migration to the UK fell by more than two-thirds to a post-pandemic low in the year ending June 2025, but 67% of the people polled thought it had increased
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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British voters believe Brexit has made things worse in the UK, from the economy to immigration, and left the nation with even less control over its own destiny, according to a major new poll
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Brexit has made everything worse, new poll reveals
The UK’s disillusioned Gen Z are losing faith in democracy, survey finds
www.independent.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM
British voters believe Brexit has made things worse in the UK, from the economy to immigration, and left the nation with even less control over its own destiny, according to a major new poll
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Best way for us all to combat Trump?
1) Boycott all US goods
2) The UK rejoining the EU - which is increasingly likely, so join the national campaign 👇👇
1) Boycott all US goods
2) The UK rejoining the EU - which is increasingly likely, so join the national campaign 👇👇
European Movement
Join the movement for a European future
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Best way for us all to combat Trump?
1) Boycott all US goods
2) The UK rejoining the EU - which is increasingly likely, so join the national campaign 👇👇
1) Boycott all US goods
2) The UK rejoining the EU - which is increasingly likely, so join the national campaign 👇👇
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Cost of living has exploded in the US.
“GDP per capita, adjusted for differences in the cost of living, has increased by 70% in the United States since 1990, compared to 63% in the EU-27.”
The tale of US “economic advantage” is based on some key myths…
“GDP per capita, adjusted for differences in the cost of living, has increased by 70% in the United States since 1990, compared to 63% in the EU-27.”
The tale of US “economic advantage” is based on some key myths…
Decline, what decline? The myth of dying Europe
There is a widespread view that, by comparison with the USA, Europe is in economic and social decline. But, Zucman argues, it's not true
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Cost of living has exploded in the US.
“GDP per capita, adjusted for differences in the cost of living, has increased by 70% in the United States since 1990, compared to 63% in the EU-27.”
The tale of US “economic advantage” is based on some key myths…
“GDP per capita, adjusted for differences in the cost of living, has increased by 70% in the United States since 1990, compared to 63% in the EU-27.”
The tale of US “economic advantage” is based on some key myths…
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Nigel Farage confirms Reform would vote against the two child benefit cap - and against lifting hundreds of thousands of kids out of poverty
January 7, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Nigel Farage confirms Reform would vote against the two child benefit cap - and against lifting hundreds of thousands of kids out of poverty
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🔥🇪🇺 “Europeans enjoy more free time than Americans, a higher life expectancy and lower levels of inequality – all with roughly comparable productivity.
Whichever way you look at it, this is a significantly superior economic performance.”
Whichever way you look at it, this is a significantly superior economic performance.”
Decline, what decline? The myth of dying Europe
There is a widespread view that, by comparison with the USA, Europe is in economic and social decline. But, Zucman argues, it's not true
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 9:07 PM
🔥🇪🇺 “Europeans enjoy more free time than Americans, a higher life expectancy and lower levels of inequality – all with roughly comparable productivity.
Whichever way you look at it, this is a significantly superior economic performance.”
Whichever way you look at it, this is a significantly superior economic performance.”
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Reform and Tories 'defending cruelty' over support for trail hunting
Who would have guessed
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Who would have guessed
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform and Tories 'defending cruelty' over support for trail hunting
The Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was pictured at a hunt on Friday, as was Tory MP Kevin Hollinrake, despite foxes still often being torn to shreds by dogs at the events
www.mirror.co.uk
December 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Reform and Tories 'defending cruelty' over support for trail hunting
Who would have guessed
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Who would have guessed
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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I grew up with this children’s stop motion television program in the UK. It was called The Clangers. 😜
September 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I grew up with this children’s stop motion television program in the UK. It was called The Clangers. 😜
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“I’m not sure I want to give way to the right”
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
September 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
“I’m not sure I want to give way to the right”
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
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It will probably come as no surprise to anyone that Reform's start to life in local government has been described as a 'clown show' by one council leader
www.thelondoneconomic.com/lifestyle/re...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/lifestyle/re...
Reform's DOGE team succeeds in making cuts - as 40% of its members quit
Last week, Reform councillors were accused of being workshy. Now, they've got members quitting after just a few days on the job.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
June 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
It will probably come as no surprise to anyone that Reform's start to life in local government has been described as a 'clown show' by one council leader
www.thelondoneconomic.com/lifestyle/re...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/lifestyle/re...
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JD Vance silence on Musk may be the most Game of Thrones tactic ever
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
JD Vance silence on Musk may be the most Game of Thrones tactic ever
ANALYSIS: The vice president is usually the first to rush to the defense of his boss, but he has remained conspicuously quiet in the face of a barrage of abuse from the man who could make him king, wr...
www.independent.co.uk
June 7, 2025 at 5:34 AM
JD Vance silence on Musk may be the most Game of Thrones tactic ever
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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“I will always be on the side of those who have nothing and who are not even allowed to enjoy the nothing they have in peace.”
― Federico García Lorca
― Federico García Lorca
June 7, 2025 at 6:49 AM
“I will always be on the side of those who have nothing and who are not even allowed to enjoy the nothing they have in peace.”
― Federico García Lorca
― Federico García Lorca
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Reform UK’s Elon Musk-Style ‘Doge’ Team Is in Turmoil Following Major Resignations
The team set up by Nigel Farage to slash spending in the local authorities his party now runs across England is already falling apart
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/06/r...
The team set up by Nigel Farage to slash spending in the local authorities his party now runs across England is already falling apart
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/06/r...
Reform UK's Elon Musk-Style 'Doge' Team Is in Turmoil Following Major Resignations
The team set up by Nigel Farage to slash spending in the local authorities his party now runs across England is already falling apart
bylinetimes.com
June 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Reform UK’s Elon Musk-Style ‘Doge’ Team Is in Turmoil Following Major Resignations
The team set up by Nigel Farage to slash spending in the local authorities his party now runs across England is already falling apart
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/06/r...
The team set up by Nigel Farage to slash spending in the local authorities his party now runs across England is already falling apart
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/06/r...
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Most Brits think we should stay in the ECHR and protect our British-European values…
Makes perfect sense. And also-
1) It protects us from Trump-like behaviour with his own citizens
2) It underpins our criminal data-sharing with Europe.
Leave ECHR and we’d become a haven for criminals.
Makes perfect sense. And also-
1) It protects us from Trump-like behaviour with his own citizens
2) It underpins our criminal data-sharing with Europe.
Leave ECHR and we’d become a haven for criminals.
June 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Most Brits think we should stay in the ECHR and protect our British-European values…
Makes perfect sense. And also-
1) It protects us from Trump-like behaviour with his own citizens
2) It underpins our criminal data-sharing with Europe.
Leave ECHR and we’d become a haven for criminals.
Makes perfect sense. And also-
1) It protects us from Trump-like behaviour with his own citizens
2) It underpins our criminal data-sharing with Europe.
Leave ECHR and we’d become a haven for criminals.
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Arrests of illegal migrant workers increase by 51% in year since Labour elected
news.sky.com/story/arrest...
news.sky.com/story/arrest...
Arrests of illegal migrant workers increase by 51% in year since Labour elected
From 5 July 2024 - the day after Labour won the election - to 31 May 2025, 6,410 people have been arrested on suspicion of working illegally in the UK, according to Home Office figures.
news.sky.com
June 7, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Arrests of illegal migrant workers increase by 51% in year since Labour elected
news.sky.com/story/arrest...
news.sky.com/story/arrest...
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"This was an experiment by a kindergarten class. They dropped seeds in the cracks of the sidewalk to see what would happen.
This would help our bees "
via I Love Bees
This would help our bees "
via I Love Bees
June 7, 2025 at 8:42 AM
"This was an experiment by a kindergarten class. They dropped seeds in the cracks of the sidewalk to see what would happen.
This would help our bees "
via I Love Bees
This would help our bees "
via I Love Bees
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Reform UK has uncovered the scandal of a “wasteful” £350m contract.
Small problem: it’s not a contract. Or £350m. Or a scandal.
Here’s how they got it completely wrong.
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Small problem: it’s not a contract. Or £350m. Or a scandal.
Here’s how they got it completely wrong.
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Exposed: Reform UK doesn’t know how government spending works
Reform UK just confused a procurement framework with a spending scandal – and revealed they don’t understand government
eastangliabylines.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Reform UK has uncovered the scandal of a “wasteful” £350m contract.
Small problem: it’s not a contract. Or £350m. Or a scandal.
Here’s how they got it completely wrong.
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Small problem: it’s not a contract. Or £350m. Or a scandal.
Here’s how they got it completely wrong.
👇👇
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A 10-year-old has a better plan for stopping plastic pollution than most politicians.
Amaya Edwards discovered an Australian scheme that’s keeping rivers and oceans clean. So why hasn’t the UK adopted it?
Amaya Edwards discovered an Australian scheme that’s keeping rivers and oceans clean. So why hasn’t the UK adopted it?
This simple solution stops pollution going into the sea
Amaya Edwards, 10, asks: If Australia can stop tonnes of plastic reaching the ocean, why isn’t the UK doing it?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
A 10-year-old has a better plan for stopping plastic pollution than most politicians.
Amaya Edwards discovered an Australian scheme that’s keeping rivers and oceans clean. So why hasn’t the UK adopted it?
Amaya Edwards discovered an Australian scheme that’s keeping rivers and oceans clean. So why hasn’t the UK adopted it?
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I don't like him.
But this is a good summary.
But this is a good summary.
February 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I don't like him.
But this is a good summary.
But this is a good summary.
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Without trade unions we wouldn’t have
• a minimum wage
• maternity & paternity rights
• pension provision
• holiday & sickness entitlements
victories which have benefited every single person in this country
Join a union👇
www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion
youtu.be/jg0D2yNiqHM?...
• a minimum wage
• maternity & paternity rights
• pension provision
• holiday & sickness entitlements
victories which have benefited every single person in this country
Join a union👇
www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion
youtu.be/jg0D2yNiqHM?...
Let’s make Jacob’s day and join a union today
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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January 10, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Without trade unions we wouldn’t have
• a minimum wage
• maternity & paternity rights
• pension provision
• holiday & sickness entitlements
victories which have benefited every single person in this country
Join a union👇
www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion
youtu.be/jg0D2yNiqHM?...
• a minimum wage
• maternity & paternity rights
• pension provision
• holiday & sickness entitlements
victories which have benefited every single person in this country
Join a union👇
www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion
youtu.be/jg0D2yNiqHM?...
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Privatisation's thirst for profit will never be quenched. It's time to take our water back
Since privatisation, water companies have racked up massive debts while paying out huge sums to shareholders – and the public pay the price
www.bigissue.com/opinion/wate...
Since privatisation, water companies have racked up massive debts while paying out huge sums to shareholders – and the public pay the price
www.bigissue.com/opinion/wate...
It's time to take our water back
Privatised water represents the most unholy of business models – all the while, bills go up, and sewage spews into our rivers and seas.
www.bigissue.com
January 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Privatisation's thirst for profit will never be quenched. It's time to take our water back
Since privatisation, water companies have racked up massive debts while paying out huge sums to shareholders – and the public pay the price
www.bigissue.com/opinion/wate...
Since privatisation, water companies have racked up massive debts while paying out huge sums to shareholders – and the public pay the price
www.bigissue.com/opinion/wate...
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How hard would it have been for BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg to bring up this front page when Nigel Farage complained during his interview with her today that economically “we are getting poorer”
The damning statistics that reveal the true cost of Brexit, five years on www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
January 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
How hard would it have been for BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg to bring up this front page when Nigel Farage complained during his interview with her today that economically “we are getting poorer”