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Millionaires don't give money for nothing They want a return From Reform UK they get - blame for the world's problems shifted from millionaires to immigrants, disabled people - policies like tax cuts for the rich "Ask yourself - Why are millionaires giving Nigel & Reform MILLIONS?" via Stop Reform

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Your daily reminder that utter bollox spoken in a faux-posh Eton accent is still utter bollox. See also Dan "Noddy" Hannan, Boris "I can quote Homer in Latin" Johnson & every other dishonest charlatan that foisted the entire Brexit project for their own personal gain.

Jacob Rees Mogg (2019), "We can set our own tariffs." "We can have cheaper food, clothing and footwear straight away by getting rid of the protectionist anti-trade tariffs the EU imposes." "It would be very good for the British people."

Yet another Brexit 'benefit' Farage hasn't apologised for ... 'Brexit has “hammered” Scotland’s university sector, the SNP has claimed, as figures showed a fall of more than 60% in the number of EU students' via Oxford for Europe

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A federal judge has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to overturn her conviction and get out of prison, calling her claims “all meritless” and “all or almost all… frivolous.” The judge said the newly released Epstein files do not exonerate Maxwell. In fact, where relevant, they “incriminate her.”

Court Crushes Ghislaine Maxwell’s Latest Escape Attempt

A federal judge rejected Maxwell’s sweeping challenge as “all meritless” and “all or almost all… frivolous.”

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Journalist, "All vaccines are poison?" Trump supporter, "Yes they are" Journalist, "What about the polio vaccine?" Trump supporter, "There hasn't been a case of polio since 1960" Journalist, "Since the vaccine" Trump supporter, "Yeah"

🚨 Bradford Reform councillor arrested following pub brawl. In 2017, Bradford Council leader and retired police officer Stephen Place wrote: “Respect for the rule of law has diminished...to a new unprecedented low.” Including among Reform councillors, it seems.

Green Party Bradford District “Reform Watch” graphic featuring Reform UK councillor Jason Townend in front of Bradford Council’s City Hall. A Telegraph & Argus headline reads, “Reform UK confirms councillor arrested after pub incident”. “JOIN.GREENPARTY.ORG.UK” appears at the bottom.

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

Successive Tory & Labour governments are complicit in super-rich tax avoidance Paving the way for Reform UK, Restore Britain & the far right to blame immigrants, Black and disabled people for the poverty caused by massive income inequality meme via The Daily Politik

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Tonight, the Empire State Building lights will sparkle pink at 9:25 to honor Dolly Parton. A global icon, her seven-decade career touched generations. She leaves a legacy through her Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library, providing millions of books to children.

Retired Navy Commander Bobby Jones on the part of Doris Miller’s story too many Americans were never taught: His heroism at Pearl Harbor should have earned him the Medal of Honor. Why didn’t it? “I’ll give you one guess. He was a Black man.” Now they want to take his name off an aircraft carrier