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The effect of this is that Keir Starmer legitimises rolling back human rights protections just ahead of a potential government that would look to scrap them entirely – and wins no votes or support in the process
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to curb ECHR to halt rise of far right
Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The effect of this is that Keir Starmer legitimises rolling back human rights protections just ahead of a potential government that would look to scrap them entirely – and wins no votes or support in the process
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
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Home Office Ministers state publicly, on the record, that they are deliberately making life worse for older people and people with disabilities who depend on care services, but it's worth it because it reduces net migration.
December 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Home Office Ministers state publicly, on the record, that they are deliberately making life worse for older people and people with disabilities who depend on care services, but it's worth it because it reduces net migration.
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It's important to talk about #humanrights as they affect all of us.
But most important in any debate on reform or #ECHR withdrawal is to have the evidence first.
Out today: a report examining the evidence for 10 reasons to stay in the ECHR from Oxford University's Bonavero Institute.
But most important in any debate on reform or #ECHR withdrawal is to have the evidence first.
Out today: a report examining the evidence for 10 reasons to stay in the ECHR from Oxford University's Bonavero Institute.
Examining 10 reasons to stay in the European
From Litigation to Implementation: Framing Smart Remedies in Rights based Climate LitigationThe
www.law.ox.ac.uk
December 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
It's important to talk about #humanrights as they affect all of us.
But most important in any debate on reform or #ECHR withdrawal is to have the evidence first.
Out today: a report examining the evidence for 10 reasons to stay in the ECHR from Oxford University's Bonavero Institute.
But most important in any debate on reform or #ECHR withdrawal is to have the evidence first.
Out today: a report examining the evidence for 10 reasons to stay in the ECHR from Oxford University's Bonavero Institute.
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There are still tickets available for this Friday's open day at Lambeth Palace.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tic...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tic...
Tickets Alert: Christmas open day at Lambeth Palace
There will be another open day at Lambeth Palace this year, with tickets on sale now.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
There are still tickets available for this Friday's open day at Lambeth Palace.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tic...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tic...
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BREAKING NEWS: Sheringham Town Council have just voted 6-5 to withdraw support for the planned demolition of their now nationally famous Bus Shelter!
A crucial victory for the local protesters who’ve staged a remarkable 8 day occupation of the shelter.
People power for modern heritage ✊🏻
A crucial victory for the local protesters who’ve staged a remarkable 8 day occupation of the shelter.
People power for modern heritage ✊🏻
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Sheringham Town Council have just voted 6-5 to withdraw support for the planned demolition of their now nationally famous Bus Shelter!
A crucial victory for the local protesters who’ve staged a remarkable 8 day occupation of the shelter.
People power for modern heritage ✊🏻
A crucial victory for the local protesters who’ve staged a remarkable 8 day occupation of the shelter.
People power for modern heritage ✊🏻
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Israel is still throttling the aid supply to Gaza. And Britain is still supplying Israel with arms and maintaining normal diplomatic relations. The genocide continues, as does British complicity. 26 months and counting.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
More than 9,000 children in Gaza hospitalised for acute malnutrition in October, UN says
Aid agencies say Israel is still restricting their aid shipments despite ceasefire announced two months ago
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Israel is still throttling the aid supply to Gaza. And Britain is still supplying Israel with arms and maintaining normal diplomatic relations. The genocide continues, as does British complicity. 26 months and counting.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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Give a man a bee, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to be, well now you've really done it. Look at him. He's contemplating things. He's experiencing futility.
November 6, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Give a man a bee, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to be, well now you've really done it. Look at him. He's contemplating things. He's experiencing futility.
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Thames Water is a test for the British economy.
It profits by ripping off customers.
Pays dividends, doesn't invest.
Since March TW borrowed £1.47bn.
Paid £900m in fees/interest for the emergency financing.
Can't address crisis without public ownership.
archive.ph/oW8ck/again?...
It profits by ripping off customers.
Pays dividends, doesn't invest.
Since March TW borrowed £1.47bn.
Paid £900m in fees/interest for the emergency financing.
Can't address crisis without public ownership.
archive.ph/oW8ck/again?...
Thames Water is a test for the British economy
It is a particularly British paradox that one of the country’s biggest companies can both generate hundreds of millions in profit and be at imminent risk of bankruptcy. This is the story of Thames Wat...
unherd.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Thames Water is a test for the British economy.
It profits by ripping off customers.
Pays dividends, doesn't invest.
Since March TW borrowed £1.47bn.
Paid £900m in fees/interest for the emergency financing.
Can't address crisis without public ownership.
archive.ph/oW8ck/again?...
It profits by ripping off customers.
Pays dividends, doesn't invest.
Since March TW borrowed £1.47bn.
Paid £900m in fees/interest for the emergency financing.
Can't address crisis without public ownership.
archive.ph/oW8ck/again?...
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What if women are valuable in their own right, and not just for the babies they might produce?
December 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
What if women are valuable in their own right, and not just for the babies they might produce?
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incredibly effective
December 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM
incredibly effective
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More than that, his crew threatened to open fire on the murderers. He rescued civilians, returned to base to refuel, flew back, and rescued more civilians. Then he denounced the crimes to his HQ.
For all this he received death-threats throughout his life.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Th....
For all this he received death-threats throughout his life.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Th....
December 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
More than that, his crew threatened to open fire on the murderers. He rescued civilians, returned to base to refuel, flew back, and rescued more civilians. Then he denounced the crimes to his HQ.
For all this he received death-threats throughout his life.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Th....
For all this he received death-threats throughout his life.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Th....
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I'm old enough to remember when Gordon Brown was forced to apologise to a woman for calling her a bigot.
The very least we should expect is that Nigel Farage apologises for being one.
The very least we should expect is that Nigel Farage apologises for being one.
December 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I'm old enough to remember when Gordon Brown was forced to apologise to a woman for calling her a bigot.
The very least we should expect is that Nigel Farage apologises for being one.
The very least we should expect is that Nigel Farage apologises for being one.
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That last edit is also when I first noticed just how much this recording had cost Our Liz. It's like a ten-year time lapse from that coiffed perky opener to the "I NEED A NAP NOW" final thought. She looks like she was - to use an equestrian expression - ridden hard and put away wet. 4/
December 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
That last edit is also when I first noticed just how much this recording had cost Our Liz. It's like a ten-year time lapse from that coiffed perky opener to the "I NEED A NAP NOW" final thought. She looks like she was - to use an equestrian expression - ridden hard and put away wet. 4/
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The chief horror is the rewriting of the human rights gains we've made since WWII to frame only 'contributing' migrants (whether asylum seekers or not) as worthy of life & safety.
But I'm also here to call BS on the 'Britain welcomes high-skilled migrants' thing. I do not feel welcome here.
But I'm also here to call BS on the 'Britain welcomes high-skilled migrants' thing. I do not feel welcome here.
December 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The chief horror is the rewriting of the human rights gains we've made since WWII to frame only 'contributing' migrants (whether asylum seekers or not) as worthy of life & safety.
But I'm also here to call BS on the 'Britain welcomes high-skilled migrants' thing. I do not feel welcome here.
But I'm also here to call BS on the 'Britain welcomes high-skilled migrants' thing. I do not feel welcome here.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Just been to a screening of Sunset Boulevard at BFI Southbank. Such a treat - and the audience clapped at the end 🥰
December 7, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Just been to a screening of Sunset Boulevard at BFI Southbank. Such a treat - and the audience clapped at the end 🥰
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The “Labour” Party finds itself arguing ordinary workers, carers and others are “takers”.
Hey everyone, here's the news, if you aren't a high earner, entrepreneur or a "skilled frontline worker" (whatever the fuck that means) the "Labour" Party says you aren't contributing, you're a taker!
This is so disgusting.
December 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The “Labour” Party finds itself arguing ordinary workers, carers and others are “takers”.
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This was last month.
Two disgraceful, former Tory PMs, Johnson & Truss, with Farage, partying together.
Three greedy people. Deluded, selfish, right wing liars and racists - who broke Britain's economy, but they're still laughing all the way to the bank
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ins...
Two disgraceful, former Tory PMs, Johnson & Truss, with Farage, partying together.
Three greedy people. Deluded, selfish, right wing liars and racists - who broke Britain's economy, but they're still laughing all the way to the bank
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ins...
Inside private members' club bash where guests laugh at Hitler jokes and sing 'we're all racist now'
The dinner was attended by Boris Johnson, Nigel Farage, Liz Truss, Robert Jenrick and Lee Anderson among other high-profile political figures.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This was last month.
Two disgraceful, former Tory PMs, Johnson & Truss, with Farage, partying together.
Three greedy people. Deluded, selfish, right wing liars and racists - who broke Britain's economy, but they're still laughing all the way to the bank
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ins...
Two disgraceful, former Tory PMs, Johnson & Truss, with Farage, partying together.
Three greedy people. Deluded, selfish, right wing liars and racists - who broke Britain's economy, but they're still laughing all the way to the bank
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ins...
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Since we're talking about childhood racists, let me share something.
My first direct experience of racism was in South London, age 5. Do not be shocked. In terms of age, it's about average for Black folks.
I arrived at school and nobody was talking to me. I was one of two Black boys in our class.
My first direct experience of racism was in South London, age 5. Do not be shocked. In terms of age, it's about average for Black folks.
I arrived at school and nobody was talking to me. I was one of two Black boys in our class.
December 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Since we're talking about childhood racists, let me share something.
My first direct experience of racism was in South London, age 5. Do not be shocked. In terms of age, it's about average for Black folks.
I arrived at school and nobody was talking to me. I was one of two Black boys in our class.
My first direct experience of racism was in South London, age 5. Do not be shocked. In terms of age, it's about average for Black folks.
I arrived at school and nobody was talking to me. I was one of two Black boys in our class.
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If Russia is banned because it contradicted Eurovision’s mission of peace and cultural unity…
Then why isn’t Israel?
Then why isn’t Israel?
December 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
If Russia is banned because it contradicted Eurovision’s mission of peace and cultural unity…
Then why isn’t Israel?
Then why isn’t Israel?
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Rising racism blamed for collapse in number of foreign nurses coming to UK.
UKIP/Reform/Farage damaged the economy with Brexit, now destroying the NHS.
The UK is an ageing society, without immigration the economy can't function. Will we ever get an honest debate?
UKIP/Reform/Farage damaged the economy with Brexit, now destroying the NHS.
The UK is an ageing society, without immigration the economy can't function. Will we ever get an honest debate?
Rising racism blamed for collapse in number of foreign nurses coming to UK
Number of overseas nurses and midwives registered between April and September was half that of a year ago
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Rising racism blamed for collapse in number of foreign nurses coming to UK.
UKIP/Reform/Farage damaged the economy with Brexit, now destroying the NHS.
The UK is an ageing society, without immigration the economy can't function. Will we ever get an honest debate?
UKIP/Reform/Farage damaged the economy with Brexit, now destroying the NHS.
The UK is an ageing society, without immigration the economy can't function. Will we ever get an honest debate?
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🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
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75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
Calls grow for donation caps as Democracy for Sale research reveals that three-quarters of Reform’s funding comes from a trio of wealthy donors
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...