To explain the ridiculousness of this, holding up a sign at a protest saying that you are pleased with today's HC judgment, could give rise to a 'reasonable suspicion' that you support a proscribed organisation.
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Lecturer in Global Muslim Studies, University of Edinburgh. Formerly Leiden, Cambridge and European University Institute. Scottish Greens member. Tha mi ag ionnsachadh Gàidhlig. e: richard@mcneilwillson.eu
These are the two grounds on which Palestine Action won
The UK ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation is UNLAWFUL, high court judges have ruled. The decision by the government to categorise the group alongside the likes of Islamic State has seen the greatest number of counterterror arrests in UK since the introduction of counterterrorism.
NEW: The Israeli military today accepted the Gaza Health Ministry's estimate of 70,000+ killed. But in 2024, 62 Dems joined 207 Republicans to ban the State Dept. from citing the Ministry's stats. Now, even Israel accepts them — perhaps because they realize what is feared: the toll is even higher.
Had a conversation with a former colleague of Matthew Goodwin a while ago, out on the academic circuit. When I asked about why Matt had flipped from writing books that were critical of populism, to producing right-wing anti-immigration videos, their response was: 'He's making a bid for politics'.
Sunder Katwala (sundersays)@sundersays.bsky.social · 6mo agoMatthew Goodwin hopes to make the transition from being a former academic to elected politics by standing for Reform in the Gorton & Denton by-election. It sounds like he will be making his "Trump is right" case about civilisational erasure to the Greater Manchester constituency's voters
5/ See also : 'The Problems of Banning Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain', @mcneilwillson.bsky.social, International Centre for Counter-Terrorism, JAN 26, 2024: icct.nl/publication/...
The Problems of Banning Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain
On 19th January 2024, the ban on the Islamic activist group Hizb ut-Tahrir (the ‘Party of Liberation’ or HT) came into effect in the UK and, overnight, the group became a designated terrorist organisa...
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My Sheffield colleagues are locked out for not mitigating strike action and doing the teaching they haven’t been paid for, please donate to @sheffielducu.bsky.social if you can spare a few quid: www.gofundme.com/f/heubvb-sup...
Donate to Support University of Sheffield striking staff!, organized by Mark Pendleton
I'm the branch treasurer for the University of Sheffield University and… Mark Pendleton needs your support for Support University of Sheffield striking staff!
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Mark Pendleton@markpendleton.bsky.social · 7mo agoWell that’s me locked out. No pay for the foreseeable future, all because I refuse to reschedule lost teaching, for which I have already lost pay as part of the strike. Please donate to support @sheffielducu.bsky.social members like me at www.gofundme.com/f/heubvb-sup...
The Left have consistently pointed out that the US represents a threat to us all since at least the 1960s. In response, liberals derided the Left as loonies, communists, and as 'unserious'. Congrats to liberals everywhere on finally figuring this out - now that the US threatens White people too.
What chances do comedy and satire have when these are actual headlines?! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump appoints Blair, Kushner and Rubio to Gaza ‘board of peace’
White House says seven-strong board, chaired by Trump, will steer Gaza through next phase of reconstruction
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'racism is moral, white men are emasculated, violence is necessary' concise statement of core fascist values
Suffragettes held hunger strikes for basic rights Irish held hunger strikes for basic rights Palestinian activists on hunger strikes for basic rights A century, the same British violence. www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2026/1/8/palestine-action-hunger-strikers-near-death-intent-on-continuing-protests
Palestine Action hunger strikers near death ‘intent’ on continuing protests
Prisoners remaining on rolling hunger strike are suffering with dangerous symptoms, loved ones and a doctor say.
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It’s absolutely deranged that the BBC - an organisation Trump is currently suing for billions of UK taxpayer pounds - seems to be holding a brainstorming session for how the US Government can invade Greenland. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How could Donald Trump 'take' Greenland?
The White House says it is considering a range of options to acquire the island, including deploying the military.
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This UK Government is so spineless. Won’t condemn genocide. Won’t condemn US abduction of Venezuelan president. Supports pirate raids off the coast of Scotland. Starmer - the human rights lawyer - shows zero regard for human rights and international law. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
UK helped US seize Russian-flagged tanker, defence ministry says
John Healey confirms RAF provided extra surveillance and navy refuelling while capture under way
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I don’t have a hot take on US imperial aggression in Venezuela because it’s not new - it’s standard US behaviour. The US has toppled regimes in South America for decades and decimated Iraq on made-up charges for access to oil. None of this is new or novel; it’s well-practiced US imperialism.
Just as Denmark seizes the jewellery of asylum seekers, so the UK now seizes their phones. The most vulnerable, far from home, will lose the lifeline to their families and their means for managing in a new place. UK Government cruelty to woo far-right voters. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
UK’s plans to seize asylum seekers’ phones condemned by campaigners
People who are sent to Manston processing centre will be eligible for searches for electronic devices from Monday
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No idea who Laurent Brindeau is, but isn’t this caricature of @zackpolanski.bsky.social in today’s @dailymailpolitics.bsky.social ragingly antisemitic?
The case of Alaa abd el-Fattah shows the pernicious racism at the heart of the British state. UK politicians lining up to strip dual citizens of their passports, saying that being tortured in Egyptian prisons is okay actually if you’re not the right sort of immigrant. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Egyptian dissident should be deported from UK, say Tories - BBC News
Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.
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"AI is the asbestos in the walls of our technological society, stuffed there with wild abandon by a finance sector and tech monopolists run amok. We will be excavating it for a generation or more." This piece on AI by Cory Doctorow is spectactular. pluralistic.net/2025/12/05/p...
Denmark’s approach to migration has been beholden to far-right parties for decades. This is the country that confiscated Syrian refugees’ jewellery when they arrived in Denmark - just as they did to Jews fleeing Nazi Germany. This is the model wanted by the UK Labour Party.
Denmark’s approach to migration is almost entirely beholden to far-right parties, so it makes sense that UK Labour have decided to copy them. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit asylum seekers to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
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We’ve met with Greta Thunberg and others in the flotilla. They describe hours-long scenes of torture and sexual harassment in Israeli captivity. Experts conclude that they have been subjected to serious crimes – Sweden’s foreign minister believes they have themselves to blame. tinyurl.se/crR
Greta Thunberg: “They kicked me every time the flag touched my face”
– Greta Thunberg on her days in Israeli captivity Beating, kicking, and threats of being gassed in cages. Greta Thunberg and several others from the flotilla ar
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After the rivers of blood speech, precisely no one in the major parties patted themselves on the back and declared free speech to be alive and well. They declared Powell a pariah, and he was only able to re-emerge in public life as the incongruous unionist MP for South Down.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 11mo agoScale of ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march shows free speech ‘alive and well’ in UK, says minister – UK politics live
We will never surrender our flag, says Tommy Robinson. Oh, I mean Sir Keir Starmer. www.bbc.com/news/article...
We will never surrender our flag, Sir Keir Starmer says - BBC News
The prime minister said the flag represents "our diverse country" and he will not allow people to feel intimidated.
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Police saved the UK from 890 retired and disabled terrorists and a mannequin this weekend. www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/police-sav...
Police saved the UK from 890 retired and disabled terrorists and a mannequin this weekend
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Before I begin this article, I must point out that I fully support the police dragging away old ladies on zimmerframes.
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