Nick Walden
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Very sad news. Amazing drummer and a powerhouse behind such a hugely underrated band, fantastic live. #RIP
Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil drummer and founding member, dies aged 70
Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil drummer and founding member, dies aged 70
Musician who drove much of the band’s ferocious sound and co-wrote many of its biggest hits was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023
Rob Hirst, the drummer and founding member of Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has died aged 70.
Hirst was diagnosed with stage three pancreatic cancer in 2023. In 2025 he spoke about his support for voluntary assisted dying, which he was eligible for in New South Wales. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Very sad news. Amazing drummer and a powerhouse behind such a hugely underrated band, fantastic live. #RIP
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This is a huge problem: humans are not wired to cope with this daily torrent of disgust & dismay. It's exhausting & unbalancing.
It's tempting just to switch off the news. But that surrenders the political arena - & the lives of all those it affects - to the hooligans & vandals who are trashing it.
It's tempting just to switch off the news. But that surrenders the political arena - & the lives of all those it affects - to the hooligans & vandals who are trashing it.
I'm perfectly aware this is by far not the worst thing he's done, but Trump's constant presence - day after day after day - in the lives and headspaces of hundreds of millions of people (billions?), in the US and outside, is so taxing. Every morning, we wake up and have to think about this asshole.
January 19, 2026 at 8:49 AM
This is a huge problem: humans are not wired to cope with this daily torrent of disgust & dismay. It's exhausting & unbalancing.
It's tempting just to switch off the news. But that surrenders the political arena - & the lives of all those it affects - to the hooligans & vandals who are trashing it.
It's tempting just to switch off the news. But that surrenders the political arena - & the lives of all those it affects - to the hooligans & vandals who are trashing it.
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I think the White House badly underestimates the strength of the pan-European folk memory of 1930s appeasement, and how deep it still cuts. I suppose this is what happens when you learn in school that WW2 started in 1941 in Hawaii.
January 18, 2026 at 1:04 PM
I think the White House badly underestimates the strength of the pan-European folk memory of 1930s appeasement, and how deep it still cuts. I suppose this is what happens when you learn in school that WW2 started in 1941 in Hawaii.
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There comes a time when you choose sides. It's arrived.
If we don't choose our friends and neighbours in Denmark it will be shameful.
Sod Trump and those indulging him.
If we don't choose our friends and neighbours in Denmark it will be shameful.
Sod Trump and those indulging him.
January 17, 2026 at 5:39 PM
There comes a time when you choose sides. It's arrived.
If we don't choose our friends and neighbours in Denmark it will be shameful.
Sod Trump and those indulging him.
If we don't choose our friends and neighbours in Denmark it will be shameful.
Sod Trump and those indulging him.
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Starmer’s US policy lies in tatters. Trump is now punishing the UK and NATO allies just for doing the right thing.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
January 17, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Starmer’s US policy lies in tatters. Trump is now punishing the UK and NATO allies just for doing the right thing.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. Will you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. Will you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
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Labour has good idea shock
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
December 24, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Labour has good idea shock
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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This year’s Presidential Christmas card.
December 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This year’s Presidential Christmas card.
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Mandelson Crisis
Starmer Acts!
The new Private Eye is out now.
Starmer Acts!
The new Private Eye is out now.
September 17, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Mandelson Crisis
Starmer Acts!
The new Private Eye is out now.
Starmer Acts!
The new Private Eye is out now.
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The state visit of the President of the US to the UK is embarrassing to both countries.
Silly pageantry to indulge a dreadful President.
Silly pageantry to indulge a dreadful President.
September 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The state visit of the President of the US to the UK is embarrassing to both countries.
Silly pageantry to indulge a dreadful President.
Silly pageantry to indulge a dreadful President.
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Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
September 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
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Three actions urgently needed
- A similar comment from Starmer.
- A condemnation of Musk
- A removal of all government depts from X
- A similar comment from Starmer.
- A condemnation of Musk
- A removal of all government depts from X
Appalled by the violent scenes of police being attacked at the Tommy Robinson rally today. Those responsible should face the full force of the law.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
September 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Three actions urgently needed
- A similar comment from Starmer.
- A condemnation of Musk
- A removal of all government depts from X
- A similar comment from Starmer.
- A condemnation of Musk
- A removal of all government depts from X
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Today I called in Parliament for better investment and care for our treasured National Trails - especially the Thames Path and Ridgeway. I also again highlighted the need for Marsh Lock Bridge to be repaired! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Henley MP hosts Parliament debate on 'valuable' National Trails
Freddie Van Mierlo has said he will
www.bbc.co.uk
September 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Today I called in Parliament for better investment and care for our treasured National Trails - especially the Thames Path and Ridgeway. I also again highlighted the need for Marsh Lock Bridge to be repaired! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Trump’s heading to Scotland this weekend and wants the next Open at his Turnberry course. I just told The R&A: DO NOT give it to him :x: Will you join me too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
Don't allow Trump's Turnberry golf course to host The Open Championship
The Open Championship must not give in to the UK government's lobbying and allow Donald Trump to host one of the world's biggest, oldest and respected golf tournaments at any of the golf courses he ow...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 24, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Trump’s heading to Scotland this weekend and wants the next Open at his Turnberry course. I just told The R&A: DO NOT give it to him :x: Will you join me too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop employers covering up abuse
Hey! Do you remember the Harvey Weinstein case? Non Disclosure Agreements silenced victims of abuse - and it's not just happening in Hollywood. They're used in the UK to cover up all kinds of miscondu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
April 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Word of the day is ‘quiddler’ (18th century): one who focuses on unimportant issues while avoiding the important ones, or who fiddles/plays golf while Rome burns.
April 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Word of the day is ‘quiddler’ (18th century): one who focuses on unimportant issues while avoiding the important ones, or who fiddles/plays golf while Rome burns.
I just told Speaker Hoyle to keep Trump out of Parliament - will you do the same? actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump
Sign the Petition
Keep Trump out of Parliament
actionstorm.org
March 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I just told Speaker Hoyle to keep Trump out of Parliament - will you do the same? actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump
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The pandering to Trump must end — it only encourages his tyranny | ✍️ Matthew Syed
The pandering to Trump must end — it only encourages his tyranny
www.thetimes.com
March 2, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The pandering to Trump must end — it only encourages his tyranny | ✍️ Matthew Syed
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Trump and Vance would NEVER, EVER, talk to Putin like that.
And everyone knows it.
And everyone knows it.
February 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Trump and Vance would NEVER, EVER, talk to Putin like that.
And everyone knows it.
And everyone knows it.
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Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.
February 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.
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“It’s nice to see a bit of variety coming back to the high street”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
January 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
“It’s nice to see a bit of variety coming back to the high street”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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The fact that it wasn’t will forever be America’s shame.
January 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
The fact that it wasn’t will forever be America’s shame.
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The BBC needs to have a debate about whether Musk's outbursts should keep leading the news.
This isn't about censoring or suppressing his views; it's about whether to amplify them.
Most Brits aren't on X, they don't follow Musk & not every raving from a foreign plutocrat should set the news agenda
This isn't about censoring or suppressing his views; it's about whether to amplify them.
Most Brits aren't on X, they don't follow Musk & not every raving from a foreign plutocrat should set the news agenda
January 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The BBC needs to have a debate about whether Musk's outbursts should keep leading the news.
This isn't about censoring or suppressing his views; it's about whether to amplify them.
Most Brits aren't on X, they don't follow Musk & not every raving from a foreign plutocrat should set the news agenda
This isn't about censoring or suppressing his views; it's about whether to amplify them.
Most Brits aren't on X, they don't follow Musk & not every raving from a foreign plutocrat should set the news agenda