Richard Tice agreed to replace me on the Laura Kuenssberg show after I had a sudden attack of not wanting to be questioned about my support for the orange turd who is treating NATO allies worse than he treats Russia. #BBCLauraK

Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...

A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation

For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences. They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...

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Trump ‘named twice’ to FBI by Epstein accuser as he peddles Obama conspiracy: Live

Donald Trump shares AI-generated video of Obama being detained in the Oval Office by FBI agents as president accused of trying ‘to change subject’

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Trump … the master of capitulation and a coward down to his rotten core. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Trump attacks Zelensky over possibility of Crimea going to Russia

The Ukrainian president has consistently rejected the suggestion that his country give up its claim to the Crimean Peninsula.

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The self proclaimed Master Dealmaker (and I’m guessing he thinks that “nobody knows more than him about stocks/shares”) … seems to be having quite a bad time at the moment. Of course, he’ll try to deflect the blame elsewhere but everyone with brain cells in double figures knows the truth.

I used to think that Trump was the stupidest creature on the planet … obviously he’s not because there are 77.3 million people who voted for him. What the hell did they think was going to happen??? The world isn’t cowering (like he wants them too) - they’re laughing at the clown 🤡.

Insider Trading alert.

Max Hastings in The Times today does one of the best jobs so far of properly chronicling the USA's breakneck descent into fascism. I don't think a single person will be aware of *all* the evidence. (I know about paywalls & the mixed records of all pundits so please don't feel the need to remind me!)

The 3 most powerful individuals on the planet … but who’s the most intelligent/trustworthy?? - Putin/Russia - Trump/US - Xi/China Sadly, the least intelligent/trustworthy is an easy question to answer.

Your Friday Philosophy: "Nothing is more surprising than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few." | David Hume, Edinburgh, 1711 -1776:

Given that neither the US or Israel are members of the ICC, I think it’s fair that the rest of the world couldn’t care less about mobster Donny and his rantings via Executive Orders.

Apart from The Gaza Strip, President Trump also plans to take over: Middle class women of a certain age Ofsted Kanye West Kanye East Hogwarts The wall between Italy & Turkey Waspi women The Daily Mail Church of England Stoke (land of scrotes & scumbags) Marcus Rashford Narnia. 🇺🇸

Perfectly captured.

I don’t agree with everything Rory Stewart has to say but he’s nailed it on Trump. Apparently Donny telling journalists that a UK deal “could be worked out” … no thanks, we’ll stick with the grownups on this side of the Atlantic.

Excellent new front cover from @privateeyenews.bsky.social

Trump decides that the US should join the 3 high-flying countries not currently part of the Paris Agreement .. Iran, Libya & Yemen. He’s a climate denying idiot who will happily see his country crash & burn just so him and billionaire mates can make a profit. www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/t...

Trump Withdraws from Paris Agreement (Again): What This Moment Means for Climate Action

Trump has pulled the US out of the Paris Agreement (again) — but here’s how the US can still fight the climate crisis.

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Possible answer to the BIG question … who would possibly vote for village idiot Trump? Of course, aided and abetted by (not all of them) millionaires/billionaires who just can’t satisfy their need for more and more money and power.

Wealth of world’s billionaires grew by $2tn in 2024, with UK leading the way in G7! Number of billionaires rose by 204 to 2,769.Their wealth jumped from $13tn to $15tn – the second-largest annual increase since records began. TAX THE SUPER RICH www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ja...

Wealth of world’s billionaires grew by $2tn in 2024, report finds

Rate of wealth growth last year was three times faster than 2023, Oxfam inequality research reveals

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No doubt Musk will be composing a “outraged” tweet aimed at the UK justice system. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Worcester white supremacist jailed for asylum seeker attack

A judge says Callum Parslow's unprovoked assault on Nahom Hagos was

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Donald Trumps hostility towards other democracies is already clear. There will be no special relationship with him: we should look to Europe www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Trump and his henchman Musk treat America’s oldest allies as enemies. Britain can’t face that threat alone | Jonathan Freedland

The president-elect’s hostility towards other democracies is already clear. There will be no special relationship with him: we should look to Europe, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Given Trumps age and physical condition there’s every chance this his VP will have to step up at some point in the next 4 years so … where is JD Vance??? Very visible up until the election but now appears to be leaving it entirely to Trump & Musk. BTW I’m not missing him, I was just wondering.

Once again, when the Tories are given an opportunity to show some principled backbone, they refuse to take it. Their craven, Musk-appeasing racism, Tommy-Robinson-themed opportunism and failure to support Jess Phillips are all you need to know about the rancid mess that is Badenoch’s nasty party.

Crybaby Musk will implode (hopefully) when he hears this. Well done to Starmer for “growing a pair” and saying what needed to be said.

Politics in the U.K.@politicsintheuk.bsky.social · 2y ago

Keir Starmer: "If you're not prepared to stand up, as a Tory MP, and denounce what's been said about Jess Phillips, then you seriously need to consider why you're in politics in the 1st place." #ukpolitics

Jeff Bezos never wanted this cartoon to become public. He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit. Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.

Elon Musk seems to be continuously commenting on UK issues.🤔 He has now remarked that Jill in the village shop has dry pastry & needs to display her baps more prominently. Not only this he has demanded an inquiry into my wife Bunty’s secret nook. Oi Elon. Keep your nose out! 😡

2025 could be a big year for the UK/Labour Government. Many already judging after five and a half months but I’ll wait and see if the “reset” opportunity is taken. www.ft.com/content/0e1b...

Starmer must agree youth mobility pact with EU, says business group

[FREE TO READ] British Chambers of Commerce makes 13 recommendations ahead of ‘reset’ talks on trading relationship next year

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