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Starmer simply cannot help himself. Being this petty and factional helps no-one, least of all himself.
From „the adults are in charge“ to this.
From „the adults are in charge“ to this.
PS - The fact that the media was informed of the NEC decision before I was tells you everything you need to know about the way the Labour Party is being run these days.
You would think that over 30 years of service would count for something but sadly not. 🤷🏻♂️
You would think that over 30 years of service would count for something but sadly not. 🤷🏻♂️
January 25, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Starmer simply cannot help himself. Being this petty and factional helps no-one, least of all himself.
From „the adults are in charge“ to this.
From „the adults are in charge“ to this.
And if you leave it in English it means 'I'm really thick'.............
If you translate it into german it says, "I'm a Nazi trying to defend Nazis."
January 25, 2026 at 9:34 PM
And if you leave it in English it means 'I'm really thick'.............
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Donald Trump's plan for Gaza includes everything but Palestinians.
We call that Ethnic Cleansing.
We call that Ethnic Cleansing.
January 25, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Donald Trump's plan for Gaza includes everything but Palestinians.
We call that Ethnic Cleansing.
We call that Ethnic Cleansing.
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Labour can reverse its decision to block Andy Burnham. Here is why it must
#NealLawson
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#NealLawson
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Labour can reverse its decision to block Andy Burnham. Here is why it must | Neal Lawson
Good politics is about collaboration and contestation. The NEC’s ruling means the party has turned its back on that, says Neal Lawson, director of campaign organisation Compass
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Labour can reverse its decision to block Andy Burnham. Here is why it must
#NealLawson
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#NealLawson
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Does This Sound Familiar, Donald Trump? An American classroom film once warned how despotism takes hold — not overnight, but through fear, division, and the slow erosion of democratic norms. youtu.be/sqyndYGglhg?...
Does This Sound Familiar, Donald Trump?
YouTube video by Political X
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Does This Sound Familiar, Donald Trump? An American classroom film once warned how despotism takes hold — not overnight, but through fear, division, and the slow erosion of democratic norms. youtu.be/sqyndYGglhg?...
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How is it that one of the most divisive individuals ever to occupy the Oval Office has somehow managed to unite the entire world against us?
January 25, 2026 at 7:18 PM
How is it that one of the most divisive individuals ever to occupy the Oval Office has somehow managed to unite the entire world against us?
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Putin pioneered this. No opposition is legitimate. Regular, decent, “ordinary” people cannot possibly be against us because only we represent “the real people.”
Tell-tale sign of authoritarianism.
Tell-tale sign of authoritarianism.
January 25, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Putin pioneered this. No opposition is legitimate. Regular, decent, “ordinary” people cannot possibly be against us because only we represent “the real people.”
Tell-tale sign of authoritarianism.
Tell-tale sign of authoritarianism.
Labour clearly terrified of Andy Burnham. @Sky saying it will all kick off after the May elections..........Stupid small minded decision.
January 25, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Labour clearly terrified of Andy Burnham. @Sky saying it will all kick off after the May elections..........Stupid small minded decision.
Factoid for you........acc to Andrew Rawnsley @Observer today, the rule change which obliged sitting mayors to get the consent of the NEC to stand for parliament is a) recent & b) known as 'the Burnham clause'...............
January 25, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Factoid for you........acc to Andrew Rawnsley @Observer today, the rule change which obliged sitting mayors to get the consent of the NEC to stand for parliament is a) recent & b) known as 'the Burnham clause'...............
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They murdered a nurse who cared for military veterans & then called him a terrorist.
January 25, 2026 at 2:39 PM
They murdered a nurse who cared for military veterans & then called him a terrorist.
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"Recent events have brought Trump’s governing style into sharper focus," Jonathan Rauch argues. "'Fascist' best describes it, and reluctance to use the term has now become perverse."
Yes, It’s Fascism
Until recently, I thought it a term best avoided. But now, the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny.
bit.ly
January 25, 2026 at 3:38 PM
"Recent events have brought Trump’s governing style into sharper focus," Jonathan Rauch argues. "'Fascist' best describes it, and reluctance to use the term has now become perverse."
Heartening to know but not sure its helpful to report it?
As more than 2,000 federal agents surge in Minneapolis in an immigration crackdown and clash with protesters on the streets, countless residents are also quietly resisting the operation through grassroots networks sheltering and supporting immigrants.
Minneapolis residents shelter immigrant children separated from parents and sought by federal agents
As more than 2,000 federal agents surge in Minneapolis in an immigration crackdown and clash with protesters on the streets, countless residents are also quietly resisting the operation through grassroots networks sheltering and supporting immigrants.
bit.ly
January 25, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Heartening to know but not sure its helpful to report it?
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It's worth remembering that some within the MAGA-sphere suggested marching the urban liberals into rural areas to work agriculture.
Doesn't get more Khmer Rouge Year Zero than that
Doesn't get more Khmer Rouge Year Zero than that
January 25, 2026 at 3:33 PM
It's worth remembering that some within the MAGA-sphere suggested marching the urban liberals into rural areas to work agriculture.
Doesn't get more Khmer Rouge Year Zero than that
Doesn't get more Khmer Rouge Year Zero than that
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
January 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
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👉NEW -- Israel pays for UK adverts attacking Doctors Without Borders
by John McEvoy
Benjamin Netanyahu’s effort to drive medical charity out of Gaza backed by an aggressive Israeli propaganda campaign in Britain.
www.declassifieduk.org/israel-pays-...
by John McEvoy
Benjamin Netanyahu’s effort to drive medical charity out of Gaza backed by an aggressive Israeli propaganda campaign in Britain.
www.declassifieduk.org/israel-pays-...
Israel pays for UK adverts attacking Doctors Without Borders
Benjamin Netanyahu’s effort to drive medical charity out of Gaza backed by an aggressive Israeli propaganda campaign in Britain.
www.declassifieduk.org
January 22, 2026 at 4:31 PM
👉NEW -- Israel pays for UK adverts attacking Doctors Without Borders
by John McEvoy
Benjamin Netanyahu’s effort to drive medical charity out of Gaza backed by an aggressive Israeli propaganda campaign in Britain.
www.declassifieduk.org/israel-pays-...
by John McEvoy
Benjamin Netanyahu’s effort to drive medical charity out of Gaza backed by an aggressive Israeli propaganda campaign in Britain.
www.declassifieduk.org/israel-pays-...
Thinking that big political moves by Labour to make sure their vote holds for the next GE are pretty much out of the question now they've openly declared war on Burnham. Can you have a Lame duck administration with a majority this big?? We'll see won't we.
January 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Thinking that big political moves by Labour to make sure their vote holds for the next GE are pretty much out of the question now they've openly declared war on Burnham. Can you have a Lame duck administration with a majority this big?? We'll see won't we.
Not a chance.............it'll be too busy in fighting from now on. They'll go through the motions, that's all
Tory Eurosceptic Atlanticism is a dying creed. We are a European country, with European dilemmas, fears and strengths. In Trump’s world, it is time for a tilt back to Europe.
This is Labour’s perhaps final chance for a big strategic move – if it has the courage
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
This is Labour’s perhaps final chance for a big strategic move – if it has the courage
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
The turn to Europe is inevitable
Starmer should seize the opportunity in this crisis
www.newstatesman.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Not a chance.............it'll be too busy in fighting from now on. They'll go through the motions, that's all
Saw all that. @BBC's pro Farage stance really showing. Been offered jobs lads??
BBC online headline below.
‘Kristi Noem says it’s sunny, while Tim Walz insists it’s raining’.
Not even a mention of the video.
‘Kristi Noem says it’s sunny, while Tim Walz insists it’s raining’.
Not even a mention of the video.
January 25, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Saw all that. @BBC's pro Farage stance really showing. Been offered jobs lads??
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Just want to point out Richard Nixon got impeached for bugging a hotel room.
Donald Trump is literally sending his private army out to murder US citizens.
Donald Trump is literally sending his private army out to murder US citizens.
January 24, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Just want to point out Richard Nixon got impeached for bugging a hotel room.
Donald Trump is literally sending his private army out to murder US citizens.
Donald Trump is literally sending his private army out to murder US citizens.
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Andy Burnham has been blocked from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, sources close to Labour’s National Executive Committee have said
Labour blocks Andy Burnham from Gorton and Denton by-election
Andy Burnham has been blocked from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, sources close to Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC) have said. NEC sources told the Press Association there h...
wp.me
January 25, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Andy Burnham has been blocked from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, sources close to Labour’s National Executive Committee have said
True........they won't get their vote out. Four (?five) way split..............
Labour's ruling committee, which is stuffed full of allies of Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney, has just blocked Andy Burnham from standing to be an MP in Gorton and Denton.
The odds of Labour losing this previously safe seat to Reform now look much higher
The odds of Labour losing this previously safe seat to Reform now look much higher
January 25, 2026 at 2:53 PM
True........they won't get their vote out. Four (?five) way split..............
@BBC influenced by someone / something to tone this down? Oh wait.......Farage had a standing invite to stay over on @BBC progs didn't he..........That's why.
Trump and his outriders are intentionally trying to destroy even the idea of truth
Trational media strictures - reporting he said, she said; not reporting more ‘extreme’ claims by those not in power - plays right into this
It’s a playbook, and it’s already in U.K. (cf Farage’s Dulwich racism)
Trational media strictures - reporting he said, she said; not reporting more ‘extreme’ claims by those not in power - plays right into this
It’s a playbook, and it’s already in U.K. (cf Farage’s Dulwich racism)
And yet the BBC omitted this detail from his parents overnight statement..
"The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs,”
"The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs,”
January 25, 2026 at 2:52 PM
@BBC influenced by someone / something to tone this down? Oh wait.......Farage had a standing invite to stay over on @BBC progs didn't he..........That's why.
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Andy Burnham has now been blocked from standing as a by-election candidate by Labour.
Civil war would follow as Starmer doubles down on dissent to hang on to power.
Civil war would follow as Starmer doubles down on dissent to hang on to power.
Starmer allies urge him to block Andy Burnham from running in byelection.
If so, more party turmoil will follow.
Local party, not HQ, must select candidates.
Starmer has reneged on many pledges and made numerous policy errors, his days are numbered.
If so, more party turmoil will follow.
Local party, not HQ, must select candidates.
Starmer has reneged on many pledges and made numerous policy errors, his days are numbered.
Starmer allies urge him to block Andy Burnham from running in byelection
Greater Manchester mayor has applied to stand for Labour in Gorton and Denton, setting up potential fight for PM’s political future
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Andy Burnham has now been blocked from standing as a by-election candidate by Labour.
Civil war would follow as Starmer doubles down on dissent to hang on to power.
Civil war would follow as Starmer doubles down on dissent to hang on to power.
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"Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committee"
Labour machine gun their foot. It's not as if they have votes going spare. This lot are catastrophically inept at politics.
Game over for the party in 2029, and into the dustbin of history.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour machine gun their foot. It's not as if they have votes going spare. This lot are catastrophically inept at politics.
Game over for the party in 2029, and into the dustbin of history.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committee
Decision likely to set off ferocious row between Keir Starmer loyalists and allies of Greater Manchester mayor
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:06 PM
"Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committee"
Labour machine gun their foot. It's not as if they have votes going spare. This lot are catastrophically inept at politics.
Game over for the party in 2029, and into the dustbin of history.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour machine gun their foot. It's not as if they have votes going spare. This lot are catastrophically inept at politics.
Game over for the party in 2029, and into the dustbin of history.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...