All set up and looking good @chestercathedral.bsky.social for IPP exhibition’s launch tomorrow.

Michael Caine "I voted for Brexit... I'd rather be a poor master than a rich servant... You get lost, and then you find your way, and it will be alright." This Brexiteer lives in LA, has never been a poor anything, and there are zero consequences for his actions on him.

Excited to shared the lived experiences of the IPP guys I interviewed for my research. Thanks to @chestercathedral.bsky.social for hosting this at an important juncture in the tragic trajectory of IPP sentences. (Leicester Cathedral hosting March 2027). Updates on tour at lnkd.in/deMqVDD3 .

The ‘British values’ brigade in action.

Mikey Smith@mikeysmith.com · last mo.

You don't really get the full picture of the walking stick incident until you watch both angles at the same time... (Left via @climate_resist , right via Franceinfo on TikTok) First full speed, then slo-mo and annotated.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham really should be applauded for this decisive action. He will be ending one of the most cruel, inhumane and monumental injustices of the past half-century. Something previous PM’s shamelessly refused to do

Peter Stefanovic@peterstefanovic.bsky.social · last mo.

Ignore the right wing media and get the actual FACTS here. Prime Minister @andyburnham.bsky.social’s pledge to end the shocking IPP scandal will see an end to one of the most cruel, inhumane and monumental injustices of the past half-century youtu.be/8mAXVHKRPfc?...

The prison population rose again this week and now stands at 86,843. This time last week there were 121 fewer people in prison. The prison estate should not hold more than 81,684 people, the population currently exceeds this level by 5,159. https://howardleague.org/prison-watch/

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Quick take on Starmer's last PMQs, in which Kemi Badenoch did a short-lived impression of a normal human being inews.co.uk/opinion/star...

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Changes to #IPP licences on Monday 1 June People can apply for licence termination review two years after FIRST release from prison Full details from @ungripp.bsky.social www.ungripp.com/_files/ugd/f...

Remember, @mrjamesob.bsky.social when you were discussing Trump and wrestling/UFC? Well, this is where we are now. The *actual* president.

Ricky Davila@therickydavila.bsky.social · 5mo ago

This is what the bulldozed White House looks like today, a UFC arena being built directly in front of it, total classless chaos. Literally makes me sick to my stomach.

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A history of marginal tax rates on the wealthiest Britons: 1920: 58% 1930: 63% 1940: 95% 1950: 91% 1960: 91% 1970: 98% 1980: 33% 1990: 40% 2000: 40% 2010: 50% 2020: 45% For 50 years, corporate backed politicians in Parliament have slashed taxes to line the pockets of their wealthy donors.

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 5mo ago

A history of the top marginal tax rates on the wealthiest Americans: 1940: 81% 1950: 84% 1960: 91% 1970: 72% 1980: 70% 1990: 28% 2000: 40% 2010: 35% For 50 years, corporate backed politicians in Congress have slashed taxes to line the pockets of their wealthy donors.

Immigration make Britain brilliant

Opinion | 'The decision to prioritise Reform-curious voters over Labour loyalists and Green-friendly floaters has been catastrophic' 🖋️ @mrjamesob.bsky.social Read more: trib.al/vvpuin8

IT’S BEEN DESCRIBED AS STATE SPONSORED TORTURE - AND ITS HAPPENING IN THIS COUNTRY - RIGHT NOW. youtu.be/-Uo6dXX2oeg?...

🚨STATE SPONSORED TORTURE - THE UK’S SHOCKING IPP SCANDAL

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The party political broadcast the BBC and ITV don't want you to see Excellent!

If you have a loved one that has appealed their IPP sentence but was unsuccessful. Please get in contact with the CCRC. If it is easier for you guys we can send you the relevant forms out to you. There is a certain criteria to meet the CCRC’s fresh hold. So some case may not be considered.

“In a move that has shocked campaigners - the Prime Minister - a former human rights lawyer - shamelessly whipped against amendments to the Sentencing Bill which would have been a significant step towards ending this shocking scandal once and for all”

Peter Stefanovic@peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 7mo ago

🚨IT’S BEEN DESCRIBED AS STATE SPONSORED TORTURE - AND ITS HAPPENING IN THIS COUNTRY - RIGHT NOW. It’s one of the most cruel, inhumane and monumental injustices of the past half-century - and yet incomprehensibly it’s been allowed to continue under a Labour government youtu.be/-Uo6dXX2oeg?...

I’m sorry, what?

Adam Schwarz@adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Trump is asked, "What is the one leadership trait the world is missing?" "I always like to hang around with losers, actually, because it makes me feel better. I hate guys that are very successful and you have to listen to their success stories. I like people that like to listen to my success."

Lying about your own country in return for money from a foreign power. There should be a word for that.

The News Agents@thenewsagents.co.uk · 7mo ago

“That famous ideological warrior, once again, deciding she doesn’t want to talk to anyone who disagrees with her”. Liz Truss refuses to speak to Lewis Goodall at MAGA conference, despite taking to the stage to warn America about the rise of islamism - and Sharia Law - in the UK

Why should any political donations other than a standard annual party membership fee (say £25) be permitted? All other options allow wealthy people disproportionate political influence.

Another great piece from @georgemonbiot.bsky.social ‘The world’s military power exists in large part to deliver the profit from resources – especially oil – to banks and shareholders, commodity traders and asset managers, hedge funds and private equity companies’.

We need to be honest about Iran – and how our rampant greed for oil is causing mayhem | George Monbiot

Oil has empowered capitalism, and some of the world’s most exploitative regimes. Move away from it and we can solve some of the key issues we face, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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So funny and theologically ’on the money’. Eschatological Comedy - who knew? 😂

Corey O'Neill@coreyoneill.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Irene Montero: No woman has ever been freed by American bombs or illegal aggression — Not in Syria. Not in Iraq. Not in Afghanistan. It will not happen in Iran either When they want to sell their oil wars, their wars for profit, their imperial wars — they hide behind women’s rights to justify them

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