Now Russell Brand's been convicted of rape, we need to talk about Sylvie Berki. Because she can't speak for herself. In 2014, Ms Berki said she'd been assaulted by Russell Brand. But if she talks about it, even now, she risks jail.

The only effective response to the USA’s breathtaking corruption is for the remaining countries to walk away. Let them have their own football “World Series” where the only entrants are from the US, and the only international spectator is Infantino.

Do read all of this.

Peter Jukes@peterjukes.bsky.social · last yr.

🔴NEW🔴 Thread 🧵 @bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12

I’m encouraged that this being discussed at a global level but the article is pretty depressing. About time countries implemented some of the changes being discussed. I don’t understand why we can’t mandate clear plastic and standardisation whilst reducing demand. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided

The latest round of UN-led talks have ended in deadlock, with disputes over plastic production and recycling.

bbc.co.uk

Absolutely this. The honeymoon is over.

Jonathan Pie@jonathanpienews.bsky.social · 2y ago

The Corporate Con. With corporate greed out of control, it's time for Labour to start governing. youtu.be/qj-gAUaUF-4?...

I typically stay away from politics on social media but within this report by Led by Donkeys, there’s a stat which makes me incredibly uncomfortable: The gap between the rich and the poor in the UK, with the exception of the USA is now the highest in the developed world 🌍

Led By Donkeys@ledbydonkeys.org · 2y ago

Nigel Farage loves open borders - for the super rich youtu.be/SA8T29zWNCw?...

Morning BlueSkyers If any of you enjoy The Trawl @thetrawl.bsky.social please can you repost this request to @bsky.app for a bookmark tab Would hugely help not having to look at the hellhole that is X 🙏🏻

Here’s a short story about who wins and loses from the status quo of our inheritance tax rules - and about, what you might politely call ‘sub-optimal’ journalism🧵