Victor Max Smith
@victormaxsmith.bsky.social
Doing and researching activism.
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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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There it is.
Farage and Reform would end our NHS.
Millions of people could not afford to be ill under a Reform government.
Farage and Reform would end our NHS.
Millions of people could not afford to be ill under a Reform government.
January 13, 2026 at 8:23 AM
There it is.
Farage and Reform would end our NHS.
Millions of people could not afford to be ill under a Reform government.
Farage and Reform would end our NHS.
Millions of people could not afford to be ill under a Reform government.
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Donald Trump and figures on the UK and international right have long painted London as a dangerous city where crime is out of control
But in 2025, the homicide rate dropped to a record low. I interviewed the Met Police commissioner and mayor on perception vs reality
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/w...
But in 2025, the homicide rate dropped to a record low. I interviewed the Met Police commissioner and mayor on perception vs reality
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/w...
Trump Says London is Unsafe. Its Murder Rate Just Hit a Historic Low.
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Donald Trump and figures on the UK and international right have long painted London as a dangerous city where crime is out of control
But in 2025, the homicide rate dropped to a record low. I interviewed the Met Police commissioner and mayor on perception vs reality
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/w...
But in 2025, the homicide rate dropped to a record low. I interviewed the Met Police commissioner and mayor on perception vs reality
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/w...
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100 Years of Pooh
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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From the new Private Eye, out now.
Subscribe to the Eye by midnight tonight and get the next issue delivered direct to your door.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:43 AM
100 Years of Pooh
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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From the new Private Eye, out now.
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How can ecology be for everyone when green choices are a luxury good? Over a third of the UK can't afford them.
The Greens' answer is to flip the script: tax extreme wealth to fund a public-led transition. The question isn't personal virtue; it's economic justice.
The Greens' answer is to flip the script: tax extreme wealth to fund a public-led transition. The question isn't personal virtue; it's economic justice.
"You can absolutely care about the planet but still need to drive your kids to school if public transport is not an affordable or accessible option."
Talking climate & nature with The Times. 👇🏼
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Talking climate & nature with The Times. 👇🏼
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Zack Polanski: You can fly, drive, eat meat and still be green
The leader of the Greens wants to widen his party’s appeal and has triggered a surge in membership since his election
www.thetimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:31 AM
How can ecology be for everyone when green choices are a luxury good? Over a third of the UK can't afford them.
The Greens' answer is to flip the script: tax extreme wealth to fund a public-led transition. The question isn't personal virtue; it's economic justice.
The Greens' answer is to flip the script: tax extreme wealth to fund a public-led transition. The question isn't personal virtue; it's economic justice.
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The guy in charge of producing endless AI CSAM cheerleading Rowling while she pretends to care about kids.
January 11, 2026 at 8:09 PM
The guy in charge of producing endless AI CSAM cheerleading Rowling while she pretends to care about kids.
There’s very little justification for remaining on Twitter now. I’m glad I left.
Just seen Grok putting the body of the victim of the ICE shooting in Minneapolis into a bikini. Digital corpse desecration now available to the public.
January 9, 2026 at 1:43 AM
There’s very little justification for remaining on Twitter now. I’m glad I left.
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The murderer’s name is Jonathan Ross. www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...
Star Tribune identifies ICE agent who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis
Jonathan Ross was dragged in a separate incident last year by a fleeing driver, according to court records.
www.startribune.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:07 PM
The murderer’s name is Jonathan Ross. www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...
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Sources say this is the ICE agent who murdered a woman in cold blood today.
January 8, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Sources say this is the ICE agent who murdered a woman in cold blood today.
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Put the day down where it belongs.
Whatever stays heavy don’t need to come with you into sleep.
The music can wait.
The world can wait.
Get some rest.
Night.
Whatever stays heavy don’t need to come with you into sleep.
The music can wait.
The world can wait.
Get some rest.
Night.
January 3, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Put the day down where it belongs.
Whatever stays heavy don’t need to come with you into sleep.
The music can wait.
The world can wait.
Get some rest.
Night.
Whatever stays heavy don’t need to come with you into sleep.
The music can wait.
The world can wait.
Get some rest.
Night.
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Britain has long sought the removal of the Maduro government in Venezuela, with evidence suggesting that the policy is guided by an interest in the country’s vast oil resources.
www.declassifieduk.org/secretive-uk...
www.declassifieduk.org/secretive-uk...
Secretive UK team met in Venezuela to promote British energy interests
A record of meetings seen by Declassified provides further evidence that Britain’s attempt to remove Venezuela’s government is guided by an interest in the country’s vast oil resources.
www.declassifieduk.org
January 3, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Britain has long sought the removal of the Maduro government in Venezuela, with evidence suggesting that the policy is guided by an interest in the country’s vast oil resources.
www.declassifieduk.org/secretive-uk...
www.declassifieduk.org/secretive-uk...
Why is the US illegally attacking Venezuela with UK support? Ah right, oil. It’s always oil.
January 3, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Why is the US illegally attacking Venezuela with UK support? Ah right, oil. It’s always oil.
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
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Despite what you hear from fossil fuel-funded politicians, the U.K has just generated a record amount of clean, domestic wind energy.
Enough to power 23 million homes!
U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.
Enough to power 23 million homes!
U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.
December 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Despite what you hear from fossil fuel-funded politicians, the U.K has just generated a record amount of clean, domestic wind energy.
Enough to power 23 million homes!
U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.
Enough to power 23 million homes!
U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.
A very useful list of why Labour isn’t a moral party any more.
Whereas Labour:
- Participated in genocide
- Are trying to remove protection from torture
- Are trying to lock up 2000 people protesting against genocide
- Cut off healthcare for trans children
- Have broken human rights law for disabled people
- Keep trying to remove support for disabled people
- Participated in genocide
- Are trying to remove protection from torture
- Are trying to lock up 2000 people protesting against genocide
- Cut off healthcare for trans children
- Have broken human rights law for disabled people
- Keep trying to remove support for disabled people
December 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A very useful list of why Labour isn’t a moral party any more.
Apple probably didn’t really have the choice not to do this, but it’s still good to remember that second-hand iPhones work just as well as new ones.
so the US government just forced a tech company to delete an app it doesn’t like, which is totally normal stuff
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’
Apple removed ICEBlock reportedly after direct pressure from Department of Justice officials. “I am incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions today. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never t...
www.404media.co
October 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Apple probably didn’t really have the choice not to do this, but it’s still good to remember that second-hand iPhones work just as well as new ones.
Sadly, @bsky.app claiming that age verification is about safety and not censorship shows that it’s not committed to “open and decentralized public conversation”. I was right to lose hope when they chose Jesse Singal over trans people. bsky.social/about/blog/0...
Our Approach to Age Assurance - Bluesky
We’re committed to keeping our community informed as we navigate new regional regulations.
bsky.social
September 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Sadly, @bsky.app claiming that age verification is about safety and not censorship shows that it’s not committed to “open and decentralized public conversation”. I was right to lose hope when they chose Jesse Singal over trans people. bsky.social/about/blog/0...
I was at the Lakenheath Peace Camp earlier this year, and learned why the anti-nuclear campaign isn’t just protest history. The threat is still there, we should still be protesting.
lakenheathallianceforpeace.org.uk
lakenheathallianceforpeace.org.uk
August 3, 2025 at 9:24 AM
I was at the Lakenheath Peace Camp earlier this year, and learned why the anti-nuclear campaign isn’t just protest history. The threat is still there, we should still be protesting.
lakenheathallianceforpeace.org.uk
lakenheathallianceforpeace.org.uk
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🚨BREAKING: UN human rights chief Volker Türk has condemned the ban on Palestine Action as a "disturbing" misuse of UK counter-terrorism legislation.
He writes: “I urge the UK Government to rescind its decision to proscribe Palestine Action".
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
He writes: “I urge the UK Government to rescind its decision to proscribe Palestine Action".
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
July 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🚨BREAKING: UN human rights chief Volker Türk has condemned the ban on Palestine Action as a "disturbing" misuse of UK counter-terrorism legislation.
He writes: “I urge the UK Government to rescind its decision to proscribe Palestine Action".
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
He writes: “I urge the UK Government to rescind its decision to proscribe Palestine Action".
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
This will target the carbon emissions that we have indisputable scientific evidence are causing climate change, right? Right…? No?
We are finally starting to get some posts from Republicans after the deadly storm in Texas.
July 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This will target the carbon emissions that we have indisputable scientific evidence are causing climate change, right? Right…? No?
I’m curious if “express an opinion or belief that is supportive of a proscribed organisation” is going to extend to what people do on social media, and how far. Taken literally, it means they’d arrest someone for liking a post.
The Metropolitan Police has just issued a statement saying it will arrest people for expressing support for Palestine Action at protests this weekend
It says "officers will act" over the new terror offences that came into force at midnight
It says "officers will act" over the new terror offences that came into force at midnight
July 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I’m curious if “express an opinion or belief that is supportive of a proscribed organisation” is going to extend to what people do on social media, and how far. Taken literally, it means they’d arrest someone for liking a post.
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Just received news that 27 people have been arrested in Parliament Square under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action".
This is real police state behaviour.
This is real police state behaviour.
July 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Just received news that 27 people have been arrested in Parliament Square under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action".
This is real police state behaviour.
This is real police state behaviour.
So this is why Labour is so determined to stop people protesting about Palestine?
The Labour government has embarked on a big new push to sell still more arms around the world.
Britain’s arms trade is untransparent but the value of arms exports contracts secured by UK companies in 2012-23 was £92bn, according to Campaign Against Arms Trade.
#DCUKparliament
Britain’s arms trade is untransparent but the value of arms exports contracts secured by UK companies in 2012-23 was £92bn, according to Campaign Against Arms Trade.
#DCUKparliament
July 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
So this is why Labour is so determined to stop people protesting about Palestine?
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Republicans in Utah commissioned an investigation into gender-affirming care for trans youth after banning it in 2023.
They're now rejecting the findings of that investigation which showed access to care reduced suicides and improved "positive mental health and psychosocial functioning outcomes."
They're now rejecting the findings of that investigation which showed access to care reduced suicides and improved "positive mental health and psychosocial functioning outcomes."
Utah lawmakers’ own study found gender-affirming care benefits trans youth. Will they lift the treatment ban?
The Utah Legislature's own newly-released study found that gender-affirming care benefits trans youth. Now, will lawmakers lift the treatment ban?
www.sltrib.com
May 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Republicans in Utah commissioned an investigation into gender-affirming care for trans youth after banning it in 2023.
They're now rejecting the findings of that investigation which showed access to care reduced suicides and improved "positive mental health and psychosocial functioning outcomes."
They're now rejecting the findings of that investigation which showed access to care reduced suicides and improved "positive mental health and psychosocial functioning outcomes."