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Anne Gold

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flyingrodent@flyingrodent.bsky.social · 2w ago

Two successive governments laid themselves open to war crimes charges, beshitted their reputations and radicalised much of the populace against them because the American government demanded we assist this man’s atrocities.

Daily Mail © @DailyMail • 4h X Benjamin Netanyahu tells NATALIE LISBONA: 'Britain under Burnham is like a rogue state - attacking Israel while appeasing an Islamist, leftist alliance'
Adam Bienkov@adambienkov.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Conservative party Shadow Culture Secretary to speak at conference tomorrow about how to "defend press freedom", whilst her own party bans journalists whose coverage they don't like

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Sian Berry MP@sianberry.bsky.social · 2w ago

I have said before and will again: any electoral reform commission must NOT rule out a change of system BEFORE the next election if needed. We cannot risk a minority vote handing a huge majority to any party that would take a shredder to democracy itself.

Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪@brexitbin.bsky.social · 3w ago

Considering Burnham's attack on Russian disinformation at the UN, maybe we should take another look at this damning verdict on the (old) government's corrupt investigation into Russian influence during the Brexit ref. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪@brexitbin.bsky.social · 2y ago

In case you missed it ... Here's a damning verdict from the Intelligence & Security Committee regarding Boris Johnson's half-baked report into Russian interference in the Brexit ref. Basically, they didn't even bother looking for any! Surely now it's time for a public enquiry into Putin's Brexit!

Atrios@eschatonblog.com · 4w ago

the british news cycle: rich assholes and/or extreme racist says something provocative, every outlet frontpages it, every politician is asked about it, repeat

Sarah Murphy@13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 4w ago

The only 4 constituencies where rejoining the EU wasn’t the preferred option were those of Lee Anderson, Farage, Tice and Lowe. In those 4, the top answer was ‘don’t know’. Confirming that Brexit has no real support at all. Not surprising for a total shitshow. And makes red lines seem very silly.

Independent front page. Voters across Britain back rejoining EU Reversing Brexit is most popular option in 646 of 650 constituencies, finds new electoral survey of 12,000Bar chart showing Which EU relationship respondents most wanted the Uk government to propose EU membership 35% Single market 6% Customs Union 5% Uk govt position 18/19% Starts quo 8/9% Don’t know 16% Loosen ties 11%
Sarah Murphy@13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 4w ago

Jim Ratcliffe, tax-dodging Brexiter billionaire living in Monaco, says the poorest and most vulnerable should have their rights & benefits removed to bolster our economy. Don’t bother telling us this rancid man’s opinions unless you say how much he’s avoided in tax and what Brexit is costing us all.

George Monbiot@georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 4w ago

A short thread on “legitimate concerns”. The phrase is used repeatedly by UK government ministers. The Home Secretary is at it again this week. But only ever - as far as I can tell - in one context: people’s response to the arrival of asylum seekers. Please read whole 🧵before responding - thanks

Paul Bernal@paulbernal.bsky.social · last mo.

Balaclava-clad thugs on the streets of Dover is a natural consequence of the demonisation of immigrants. If you’ve ever advocated for controls on immigration as though immigration were inherently bad, you are part of this. Ed Miliband’s mug. Keir Starmer’s speech. All part of this.

Peter Stefanovic@peterstefanovic.bsky.social · last mo.

Your weekend reminder that Nigel Farage wants to - leave the ECHR - repeal the Equality Act - Strip back workers rights - Lift restrictions on exploitative zero-hours contracts - repeal the Renters’ Rights Act which abolishes no fault evictions He is not on your side youtu.be/KxOQRt8PQys?...

If UK media actually explained Nigel Farage’s policies to the public no one would be supporting him

YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic

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Peter Geoghegan@petergeoghegan.bsky.social · last mo.

This really was - and is - scandalous. Wrote about it at the time www.opendemocracy.net/en/did-dark-...

Did dark money and dirty tactics swing the Scottish election?

Rules flouted as sites promoting Unionist tactical voting spent more money on ads than the SNP, while ex-BNP ‘greens' siphoned off potentially crucial votes

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Duncan Hothersall@dhothersall.bsky.social · last mo.

While everyone is marvelling at the Electoral Commission's studied indifference toward breaches of electoral law by Reform, can I remind you that despite concrete evidence that a far-right Scottish party denied the Scottish Greens at least two seats in parliament, they did nothing about that either.

Dmitry Grozoubinski@explaintrade.com · last mo.

So, if I understand Nigel Farage's argument correctly it is: "Everyone I trusted and elevated into a position of responsibility is constantly doing crimes that benefit me but of which I somehow have no knowledge. I am a man with the character, judgement, and intelligence to run the country." Ok.

Robert Hutton@roberthutton.co.uk · last mo.

With all respect to the BBC, the reason this story "matters" is not about whether it distracts from Reform's conference. It "matters" because it is important our leaders are not conspiring to break the law.

George Monbiot@georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 2y ago

1. A few years ago, people like me were widely attacked in the media for “declinism”. How could we fail to see that we were heading into a capitalist utopia, in which everything would keep getting better? This is a thread about what we could see that our critics could not. 🧵

Claire Mullaly@clairemullaly.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Britain is a vassal state, and it's business as usual under Burnham. The UN released a report in Janary carried out by Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights & fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Ben Saul. This doesn't meet the UN criteria of terror. [1/2]

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Netpol@netpol.org · 2mo ago

Seven people charged with vandalising Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course in Scotland have been ludicrously accused of maliciously digging up turf “having a terrorist connection” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Zack Polanski@zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I have written to the Cabinet Secretary to seek assurances that the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, who was lobbying for the privatised water industry until recently, has had no involvement in talks about the future of Thames Water.

25th August 2026 Dear Antonia, It is reported in the media today that the Prime Minister has ‘shelved’ plans to take Thames Water into administration. As is well known, the Chief of Staff in Downing Street James Purnell was until his appointment, the Chief Executive of Flint Global, whose clients it is widely reported include members of the privatised water industry, and Thames Water’s bondholders. The Times reports that the Prime Minister has been ‘advised by officials’ not to go ahead with special administration. In addition to James Purnell, can you confirm that no other officials involved in this process have links to the privatised water industry, and have accepted no hospitality from anyone associated with or acting on behalf of members of the water industry, including Flint Global, post the departure of James Purnell. It is especially concerning that the Times reports that the Prime Minister has listened to advice that even the half measure of temporary special administration would be costly and run into legal issues. Of course, this is what advisers and lobbyists for the privatised water industry will be saying and it is the ‘advice’ James Purnell would have been making weeks ago, It is also highly unlikely to be true, given the repeated catastrophic failures of Thames Water, including polluted rivers, sky high bills and water shortages, Thames Water could be taken into public ownership right now and Thames Water would not have a legal leg to stand on. The public and I expect a proper explanation for this decision, including an update to parliament at the first possible time, and assurances that James Purnell has had nothing at all to
flyingrodent@flyingrodent.bsky.social · 2mo ago

You’ll recall that we had half the press and MPs up in arms at one point, absolutely enraged at the mere idea that the IDF would ever bomb a hospital www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m... That shit went very quiet, didn’t it.

For Mariam: Inside Israeli hospital strike and the possible war crimes behind it

Journalist Mariam Abu Dagga was killed in the 25 August 2025 double-tap attack on Nasser Hospital in Gaza. Based on dozens of witness testimonies, whistleblowers and visual analysis, this is the most ...

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Netpol@netpol.org · 2mo ago

A staggering 92% of "terrorism" arrests from Palestine Action's proscription in July 2025 to March 2026 (2819 out of 3061 arrests) were linked to actions like this. "Terrorism" now means protesting an unjust, excessive, authoritarian state. End the ban on Palestine Action. Abolish the Terrorism Act

Defend Our Juries@defendourjuries.bsky.social · 2mo ago

BREAKING Peaceful protesters have revealed “terrorism” signs outside Preston Courts in support of the Barclays 5. The signs state “Saving lives is not terrorism - I support Palestine Action” This is in response to reports that the five may be unjustly sentenced as terrorists.