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Labour let the last Tory Govt pass repressive anti protest laws.
Some of us Peers tried to stop the worst measures with a Fatal Motion I tabled, but Labour refused to support it.
Now in power, they are happy to use these laws against us.
Some of us Peers tried to stop the worst measures with a Fatal Motion I tabled, but Labour refused to support it.
Now in power, they are happy to use these laws against us.
The UK's anti-protest laws pre-legitimise far right authoritarianism. Labour must repeal them now.
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/global/comme...
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/global/comme...
Extremists would not need to create an authoritarian state in Britain: Starmer is doing that for them | George Monbiot
The PM and his ministers are supporting illiberal laws that hard-right authoritarians could apply with zeal, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
February 23, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Labour let the last Tory Govt pass repressive anti protest laws.
Some of us Peers tried to stop the worst measures with a Fatal Motion I tabled, but Labour refused to support it.
Now in power, they are happy to use these laws against us.
Some of us Peers tried to stop the worst measures with a Fatal Motion I tabled, but Labour refused to support it.
Now in power, they are happy to use these laws against us.
A republic, if you can keep it...
February 22, 2025 at 11:44 PM
A republic, if you can keep it...
So let’s suppose that Trump’s negotiating the spoils of Ukraine with Putin is from a position of Trump knowing Putin is weak. Obviously he doesn’t care about Ukraine - they are weak and so have no say. 1 of 3 🧵
February 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
So let’s suppose that Trump’s negotiating the spoils of Ukraine with Putin is from a position of Trump knowing Putin is weak. Obviously he doesn’t care about Ukraine - they are weak and so have no say. 1 of 3 🧵
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It’s not aim that’s the key skill in operating followspots, but anticipation, says lighting designer Rob Halliday. Automated systems don't have it because they can't read people 👇
Rob Halliday: New technology is giving human followspot operators a bad name
www.thestage.co.uk
February 16, 2025 at 8:19 AM
It’s not aim that’s the key skill in operating followspots, but anticipation, says lighting designer Rob Halliday. Automated systems don't have it because they can't read people 👇
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He’s “so into it” because he has so much to gain, you witless fool.
February 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
He’s “so into it” because he has so much to gain, you witless fool.
I feel like having encouraged everyone to jump ship to Bluesky, I should be providing content. Umm… felt pretty, might delete later! But welcome to Bluesky!
February 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM
I feel like having encouraged everyone to jump ship to Bluesky, I should be providing content. Umm… felt pretty, might delete later! But welcome to Bluesky!
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Why have the Guardian & Observer's journalists voted overwhelming to go on strike? I've attempted to summarise our concerns, the reports so far & why a Scott Trust board meeting tomorrow is a pivotal moment for press freedom & the future of journalism.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
How to Speak Truth to Power
...when that power is your own news organisation? I don't know. And I wish it was a question I didn't have to ask.
open.substack.com
November 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Why have the Guardian & Observer's journalists voted overwhelming to go on strike? I've attempted to summarise our concerns, the reports so far & why a Scott Trust board meeting tomorrow is a pivotal moment for press freedom & the future of journalism.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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So here’s the update. The billionaire owner of the Guardian preparing to get rid of a core part of the news org + 100 journalists.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
November 25, 2024 at 10:30 PM
So here’s the update. The billionaire owner of the Guardian preparing to get rid of a core part of the news org + 100 journalists.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.