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At least 32 Palestinians, including 7 infants, have died from extreme weather in Gaza’s displacement camps. More than 1.5 million Palestinians remain without heating, winter supplies, or safe shelter as Israel continues to restrict aid.
#Infograph
#Infograph
January 15, 2026 at 7:32 AM
At least 32 Palestinians, including 7 infants, have died from extreme weather in Gaza’s displacement camps. More than 1.5 million Palestinians remain without heating, winter supplies, or safe shelter as Israel continues to restrict aid.
#Infograph
#Infograph
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Seven unelected Peers are trying to block a law backed by MPs, supported by over 70% of the public, and scrutinised for 100+ hours in the Commons.
Is this really how democracy should work? asks Stephen McNair
Is this really how democracy should work? asks Stephen McNair
Should seven people be able to block a popular law?
After an unprecedented degree of parliamentary scrutiny, the Terminally Ill Adults bill now risks defeat by just seven unelected peers
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Seven unelected Peers are trying to block a law backed by MPs, supported by over 70% of the public, and scrutinised for 100+ hours in the Commons.
Is this really how democracy should work? asks Stephen McNair
Is this really how democracy should work? asks Stephen McNair
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BBC report at a headline level that Grok will now not make sexually exploitative images any more. An actual reporter comes on and explains that it will do no such thing, and will just make the images invisible in the UK. These are two very, very different things.
January 15, 2026 at 6:44 AM
BBC report at a headline level that Grok will now not make sexually exploitative images any more. An actual reporter comes on and explains that it will do no such thing, and will just make the images invisible in the UK. These are two very, very different things.
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You can believe both (1) Big Tech is evil and needs to be properly regulated and (2) putting the blame for the crisis in adolescent mental health wholly on Big Tech is awfully convenient for a Government that seems determined to ignore the real problems young people face.
You can, and I do.
You can, and I do.
January 15, 2026 at 7:55 AM
You can believe both (1) Big Tech is evil and needs to be properly regulated and (2) putting the blame for the crisis in adolescent mental health wholly on Big Tech is awfully convenient for a Government that seems determined to ignore the real problems young people face.
You can, and I do.
You can, and I do.
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Vote for reform?
All the good things that make Britain great are gone
Farage will finish off the nhs
All the good things that make Britain great are gone
Farage will finish off the nhs
A Reform government would look to cut funding to the NHS by £26 billion. At the same time, they are looking to give tax breaks to people who can afford private healthcare
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
Is Reform UK putting foreign billionaires ahead of our NHS?
A Reform government would look to cut funding to the NHS by £26 billion. At the same time, they are looking to give tax breaks to people who can afford private healthcare
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Vote for reform?
All the good things that make Britain great are gone
Farage will finish off the nhs
All the good things that make Britain great are gone
Farage will finish off the nhs
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At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater need for citizen journalism
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January 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater need for citizen journalism
Who funds us? No one...except you. Become a friends of Bylines supporter:
Who funds us? No one...except you. Become a friends of Bylines supporter:
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“No reply” – a letter to Rachel Reeves
A look into the unanswered letter sent to Rachel Reeves in response to recent trade agreements with Saudi Arabia, highlighting concerns around human rights
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
A look into the unanswered letter sent to Rachel Reeves in response to recent trade agreements with Saudi Arabia, highlighting concerns around human rights
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
“No reply” – a letter to Rachel Reeves
A look into the unanswered letter sent to Rachel Reeves in response to recent trade agreements with Saudi Arabia, highlighting concerns around human rights
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 8:08 AM
“No reply” – a letter to Rachel Reeves
A look into the unanswered letter sent to Rachel Reeves in response to recent trade agreements with Saudi Arabia, highlighting concerns around human rights
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
A look into the unanswered letter sent to Rachel Reeves in response to recent trade agreements with Saudi Arabia, highlighting concerns around human rights
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
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Charles Stratford reports on Palestinians trying to rebuild their homes (difficult when Israel is blocking the entry of the materials and equipment needed)
January 15, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Charles Stratford reports on Palestinians trying to rebuild their homes (difficult when Israel is blocking the entry of the materials and equipment needed)
Every time, the media sides with the discredited apologists for genocide
open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
Every time, the media sides with the discredited apologists for genocide
Stop making moral outcasts of doctors and teachers for their principled opposition to genocide. Turn your fire instead on MPs, the media and pro-Israel lobby groups for their pitiless hypocrisy
open.substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Every time, the media sides with the discredited apologists for genocide
open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
Barrister's powerful speech at Filton Trial reminds jury of its right to defy judge
open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
Barrister's powerful speech at Filton Trial reminds jury of its right to defy judge
Starmer and the media need convictions to justify Palestine Action's proscription as a terrorist group. Rajiv Menon KC spells out to the jury why it is a vital last defence against government tyranny
open.substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Barrister's powerful speech at Filton Trial reminds jury of its right to defy judge
open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
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Former Lord Mayor welcomes the Long Walk for Sudan to Newcastle
Two young Sudanese men are walking the length of Britain to raise funds for primary schools for displaced children in Sudan
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/interna...
Two young Sudanese men are walking the length of Britain to raise funds for primary schools for displaced children in Sudan
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/interna...
Former Lord Mayor welcomes the Long Walk for Sudan to Newcastle
Two young Sudanese men are walking the length of Britain to raise funds for primary schools for displaced children in Sudan
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Former Lord Mayor welcomes the Long Walk for Sudan to Newcastle
Two young Sudanese men are walking the length of Britain to raise funds for primary schools for displaced children in Sudan
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/interna...
Two young Sudanese men are walking the length of Britain to raise funds for primary schools for displaced children in Sudan
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/interna...
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If the UK blocks X, it won’t be censorship, argues The Bear -- it will be long-overdue accountability.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/is-b...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/is-b...
Is banning X censorship – or long-delayed accountability?
X’s AI tools producing sexualised deepfakes spark UK debate on safety, accountability and whether access should end
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
If the UK blocks X, it won’t be censorship, argues The Bear -- it will be long-overdue accountability.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/is-b...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/is-b...
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‘The settlers brought the violence’: the ethnic cleansing of a West Bank village www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
‘The settlers brought the violence’: the ethnic cleansing of a West Bank village
Ras ‘Ein al ‘Auja is a small community of about 135 families – and the only one remaining in this part of the Jordan valley
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:56 AM
‘The settlers brought the violence’: the ethnic cleansing of a West Bank village www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Good morning.
A regular reminder: a tiny few hoard staggering wealth and own much of the media, while millions struggle to survive.
That’s not an accident. It’s a choice made by those in power.
Tax wealth. Fund public services. Build an economy for everyone - not the 1%.
A regular reminder: a tiny few hoard staggering wealth and own much of the media, while millions struggle to survive.
That’s not an accident. It’s a choice made by those in power.
Tax wealth. Fund public services. Build an economy for everyone - not the 1%.
January 14, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Good morning.
A regular reminder: a tiny few hoard staggering wealth and own much of the media, while millions struggle to survive.
That’s not an accident. It’s a choice made by those in power.
Tax wealth. Fund public services. Build an economy for everyone - not the 1%.
A regular reminder: a tiny few hoard staggering wealth and own much of the media, while millions struggle to survive.
That’s not an accident. It’s a choice made by those in power.
Tax wealth. Fund public services. Build an economy for everyone - not the 1%.
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🚨BREAKING -- Israeli arms firm Elbit Systems has been denied a £2bn contract with the Ministry of Defence after being accused of "breaching business appointment rules".
January 14, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🚨BREAKING -- Israeli arms firm Elbit Systems has been denied a £2bn contract with the Ministry of Defence after being accused of "breaching business appointment rules".
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You can’t get the Brexit people voted for because it doesn’t exist. It was a con. A prejudiced, arrogant fantasy created by a cynical campaign of dishonesty.
This is however the relentless, tedious Brexit reality. An ongoing national scandal. A betrayal of a country by its politicians and media.
This is however the relentless, tedious Brexit reality. An ongoing national scandal. A betrayal of a country by its politicians and media.
I don’t think we’ve got the Brexit people voted for. Our traders face a daily nightmare getting goods across the border.
Here’s one example of just why. Toby Ovens of Broughton Transport told us about the 26 stamps he needs on loads of forms. To move one trailer across the Channel…
Here’s one example of just why. Toby Ovens of Broughton Transport told us about the 26 stamps he needs on loads of forms. To move one trailer across the Channel…
January 14, 2026 at 9:07 AM
You can’t get the Brexit people voted for because it doesn’t exist. It was a con. A prejudiced, arrogant fantasy created by a cynical campaign of dishonesty.
This is however the relentless, tedious Brexit reality. An ongoing national scandal. A betrayal of a country by its politicians and media.
This is however the relentless, tedious Brexit reality. An ongoing national scandal. A betrayal of a country by its politicians and media.
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These young people, who haven’t been convicted yet, could potentially be at home on bail electronically tagged.
Meanwhile a former MP accused of, and also not convicted yet, of child sex offences & child abduction is on conditional bail and still working.
Make it make sense for me, please?
Meanwhile a former MP accused of, and also not convicted yet, of child sex offences & child abduction is on conditional bail and still working.
Make it make sense for me, please?
January 13, 2026 at 8:24 AM
These young people, who haven’t been convicted yet, could potentially be at home on bail electronically tagged.
Meanwhile a former MP accused of, and also not convicted yet, of child sex offences & child abduction is on conditional bail and still working.
Make it make sense for me, please?
Meanwhile a former MP accused of, and also not convicted yet, of child sex offences & child abduction is on conditional bail and still working.
Make it make sense for me, please?
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This week, nobody in the team working on the coverage of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s life has quit, in a shock move that has stunned observers.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
January 13, 2026 at 8:39 AM
This week, nobody in the team working on the coverage of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s life has quit, in a shock move that has stunned observers.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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Nadim Zahawi arrived in the UK from Iraq as a child refugee. His family claimed asylum once they were here. Today he has joined Reform who will stop all in country asylum applications. Under his new party, his own family fleeing persecution would be immediately deported.
January 12, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Nadim Zahawi arrived in the UK from Iraq as a child refugee. His family claimed asylum once they were here. Today he has joined Reform who will stop all in country asylum applications. Under his new party, his own family fleeing persecution would be immediately deported.
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This is beyond shocking - how can this be allowed to happen? Why on earth can’t they be released on bail? They have a right to a fair trial, appropriate medical treatment, & the removal of punitive Prison Service conditions. Govt’s ban on Palestine Action is simply intolerable
Imprisoned hunger striker linked to Palestine Action tells friend: ‘I’m dying’
Imprisoned hunger striker linked to Palestine Action tells friend: ‘I’m dying’
Francesca Nadin visited Heba Muraisi, 31, in a Wakefield prison at the weekend and says ‘her body is shutting down’
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UK politics live – latest updates
A prisoner linked to Palestine Action who is on day 71 of a hunger strike has told a friend: “I’m dying.”
Francesca Nadin visited Heba Muraisi, 31, at HMP New Hall, in Wakefield, on Saturday for the first time since the protest began and said she was taken aback by her friend’s appearance. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:53 PM
This is beyond shocking - how can this be allowed to happen? Why on earth can’t they be released on bail? They have a right to a fair trial, appropriate medical treatment, & the removal of punitive Prison Service conditions. Govt’s ban on Palestine Action is simply intolerable
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Video: Musab Al-Shareef مصعب الشريف via X (@MusabAlShareef0)
January 13, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Video: Musab Al-Shareef مصعب الشريف via X (@MusabAlShareef0)
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🔵 OCHA says the situation in Gaza remains dire as rain and cold undo recent humanitarian gains
➤ Aid partners delivered supplies to 28,000 families last week, including 1,600 tents, 16,000 tarpaulins, and 27,000 blankets.
➤ But at least 1.1 million people still urgently need shelter as storms...
➤ Aid partners delivered supplies to 28,000 families last week, including 1,600 tents, 16,000 tarpaulins, and 27,000 blankets.
➤ But at least 1.1 million people still urgently need shelter as storms...
January 13, 2026 at 2:58 AM
🔵 OCHA says the situation in Gaza remains dire as rain and cold undo recent humanitarian gains
➤ Aid partners delivered supplies to 28,000 families last week, including 1,600 tents, 16,000 tarpaulins, and 27,000 blankets.
➤ But at least 1.1 million people still urgently need shelter as storms...
➤ Aid partners delivered supplies to 28,000 families last week, including 1,600 tents, 16,000 tarpaulins, and 27,000 blankets.
➤ But at least 1.1 million people still urgently need shelter as storms...