Not just excess, it’s a system built to keep people hungry so the rich can keep feasting. But the masses are waking up. Powerful video…
Marion Bennie
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Spent 20 years as a fashion buyer then joined the NHS supporting end of life and cancer teams to deliver transformed pathways. Angry with Conservatives and Reform and want my country back.
The president of Aix-Marseilles University is welcoming US scientific refugees.He "likened the situation to that of European academics who fled persecution by Nazi Germany both before and during World War II" www.politico.eu/article/meet...
The first American ‘scientific refugees’ arrive in France
Aix-Marseille University is wooing researchers who feel targeted by the Trump administration.
politico.eu
BREAKING: “Nigel Farage isn’t interested in Wales. He’s interested in Nigel Farage and he takes people for fools” says Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Simon Cowell thinks we should have a second Brexit referendum do you agree? #ExitBrexit #JoinRejoin! www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Simon Cowell wants a second Brexit referendum - do you agree
Simon Cowell believes the UK should hold a second Brexit referendum, saying the public didn't really understand what they were doing in 2016. Do you think a new vote would provide clarity, or jus...
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Home Depot cat is not happy about what he heard is happening in the store's parking lots.
Israeli authorities were abusive toward passengers of the humanitarian aid boat intercepted on its way to Gaza, which had on board Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, a French doctor has alleged.
French doctor says Israeli authorities were ‘abusive’ to Greta Thunberg
The Swedish climate activist and fellow boat passengers were mocked and deprived of sleep, Baptiste André claimed.
politico.eu
My take on a complete farce from Nigel Farage and Reform today. Just what Labour wanted. ✍️"For a man who comes across as oozing self-confidence and claiming to speak for real people, Nigel Farage’s whistle-stop tour of Scotland has shown he has incredibly thin skin." www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
'No-show Nigel' as Farage dodges media and protesters in whirlwind Hamilton farce
Nigel Farage ducked media and protesters on a chaotic visit to Scotland.
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A Conservative member of the UK's House of Lords is working as a paid adviser to an artificial intelligence firm while serving as the official opposition party’s spokesperson on the emerging tech.
Tories’ AI spokesperson takes second job with AI firm
UK Conservative Party defends Jonathan Berry taking up advisory job while serving as an opposition frontbencher.
politico.eu
Esther de Lange, "He has made sure that two of his children have German passports" When Nigel Farage objects to a UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme, he wants his children to travel freely around the UK and EU, but he doesn't want your children to enjoy the same right
I’m old fashioned enough to think the BBC should be leading on what the deal is and what it means. Rather than the political claims from both sides.
Not a surprise at all UK housebuilders put up the worst new builds in Europe - smallest rooms, poor quality build, crap insulation Profit is everything and they won't even put in a £35 swift brick They are an utter disgrace www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Poor building standards add £1,000 to energy bills of new homes, analysis finds
About £5bn more spent than if rules for low-carbon new-builds had not been scrapped in 2016, ECIU thinktank finds
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Jake Richards (Labour), "Free movement of people was a free market experiment that people didn't like" Actually, I quite liked free movement of people. Anyone else?
EXCLUSIVE: Greenland’s foreign minister has suggested the European Union could develop its coveted mineral resources amid threats by US President Donald Trump to seize the island.
Greenland dangles rare earths partnership with EU as Trump looms
“We want to expand our cooperation on our critical minerals and energy,” Vivian Motzfeldt says.
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Siemens Gamesa wind turbine blade factory in Hull employs more than 1,600 people Grimsby is the main port serving the world's largest offshore wind farm Does new Mayor Andrea Jenkyns back local industry & jobs or the Reform UK culture war on climate action? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Humber renewables leaders urge Reform UK mayors to back industry
They are calling for talks amid concerns for jobs and the future of the sector.
bbc.co.uk
A hill I’ll keep dying on: Whatever your politics, the fact that so many U.S. leaders do not understand basic constitutional law—or willfully distort it—reflects extremely poorly on our country.
After asset stripping England water companies warn of rationing. 35 reservoirs sold for £26m profit. Southern Water plan to decommission 43 of 93 reservoirs, build one. 1 trillion litres lost through leaky pipes. Companies have 1,135 criminal convictions. End the privatisation scam.
Water boss tells public to 'ration water' after selling off reservoirs for millions
In just five years, water companies like Southern Water sold off 35 reservoirs for £26 million. Now they are blaming the public.
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FT reveals what appears to be insider trading connected to the launch of Melania Trump’s memecoin. on.ft.com/4m3IU2t
Traders made $100mn from buying Melania Trump memecoin before launch
Small group of digital wallets bought up coins in the minutes before it was announced, FT analysis shows
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Britain and the EU are to commit to the European Convention on Human Rights at this month’s post-Brexit summit, a leaked draft agreement has revealed 👏 www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05...
💯 onboard with the key message here. Pro science. Pro investing. Freedom of science. But a lot will depend on the fine print. What is invested, where, funded by whom, with which constraints. An even bigger science commitment will be needed. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Closing speech by President von der Leyen at the ‘Choose Europe for Science' event at La Sorbonne
“Check against delivery” Monsieur le Président, cher Emmanuel, Honourable Dean, Esteemed Professors, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour to be here in the Sorbonne – surrounded by some of the bright
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Well so much for that “Brexit benefit”. Really didn’t last long.
Britain’s tariff burden worse than EU
British products are subject to higher total US import taxes than those from Continent
telegraph.co.uk
So grateful for these people, who always show up. 🇬🇪✊ Day 159 of daily #GeorgiaProtests