@misanthropia.bsky.social
Common seal recovering from twitter; distrustful of humankind.
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Brilliant piece by @labourlewis.bsky.social on why the Nigel Farage racism allegations matter.
If we end up rewarding a politics based on the instincts of a racist schoolyard bully, we should't be surprised at what follows bylinetimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
If we end up rewarding a politics based on the instincts of a racist schoolyard bully, we should't be surprised at what follows bylinetimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
'If Nigel Farage's Racism Is Forgotten It Will Give Him Permission for Far Worse'
When someone tells you who they are, over and over again, it is wise to listen, argues Clive Lewis MP
bylinetimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Brilliant piece by @labourlewis.bsky.social on why the Nigel Farage racism allegations matter.
If we end up rewarding a politics based on the instincts of a racist schoolyard bully, we should't be surprised at what follows bylinetimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
If we end up rewarding a politics based on the instincts of a racist schoolyard bully, we should't be surprised at what follows bylinetimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
Looks to be a problem for FIFA over Gianni Infantino's play date with the orange-faced Man Baby. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Gianni Infantino: Fifa president accused of breaking rules after giving Donald Trump peace prize
Gianni Infantino is accused of breaking Fifa rules by a campaign group after giving United States President Donald Trump a peace prize.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Looks to be a problem for FIFA over Gianni Infantino's play date with the orange-faced Man Baby. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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100 MPs voted for, 100 against, deputy speaker cast the deciding vote.
2nd reading in January.
How will Labour respond?
2nd reading in January.
How will Labour respond?
December 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
100 MPs voted for, 100 against, deputy speaker cast the deciding vote.
2nd reading in January.
How will Labour respond?
2nd reading in January.
How will Labour respond?
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Celebrities including Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley urge Keir Starmer to drop plans to alter ECHR
Celebrities including Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley urge Keir Starmer to drop plans to alter ECHR
Public figures sign letter calling on UK government to take ‘principled stand’ for torture victims at Europe summit
The actors Michael Palin, Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley are among 21 well-known figures calling on Keir Starmer to drop plans to change human rights law and instead “take a principled stand” for torture victims, on the eve of a crucial European summit.
As David Lammy prepares to attend a Council of Europe meeting in Strasbourg that will discuss legal changes to stop bogus asylum claims, the novelist Julian Barnes, the actor Adrian Lester and the comedian Aisling Bea have also signed a letter telling the prime minister: “Any attempt at undermining universal protections is an affront to us all and a threat to the security of each and every one of us.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Celebrities including Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley urge Keir Starmer to drop plans to alter ECHR
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Maybe being accused of election fraud will distract attention from my mate being jailed for taking bribes, me being a racist teenager, three of my MEPs repeating pro-Russia propaganda and my girlfriend buying a £885k house she can't possibly afford...
December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Maybe being accused of election fraud will distract attention from my mate being jailed for taking bribes, me being a racist teenager, three of my MEPs repeating pro-Russia propaganda and my girlfriend buying a £885k house she can't possibly afford...
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Supreme Court appears poised to make it easier for Trump to fire independent government officials (despite laws meant to insulate them from political pressure) in what would be a major expansion of presidential power.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
Live Updates: Supreme Court Appears Poised to Expand Presidential Power
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Supreme Court appears poised to make it easier for Trump to fire independent government officials (despite laws meant to insulate them from political pressure) in what would be a major expansion of presidential power.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
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“Farage has suggested that it’s inconceivable that anyone could recall such events of more than four decades ago. I would simply ask: can a victim of such abuse ever forget?…I recognise his walk every time I see it on TV as that same walk that used to approach me”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing
The Reform UK leader doubts people can recall their abuse from years ago. I’ve never forgotten his – it felt malicious
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:52 AM
“Farage has suggested that it’s inconceivable that anyone could recall such events of more than four decades ago. I would simply ask: can a victim of such abuse ever forget?…I recognise his walk every time I see it on TV as that same walk that used to approach me”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Gianni Infantino has shaved and oiled his head to facilitate him sticking it up Trump's arse. #WorldCupDraw
December 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Gianni Infantino has shaved and oiled his head to facilitate him sticking it up Trump's arse. #WorldCupDraw
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Praised Israel’s use of US weapons: “You used them very well.”
Green‑lit strikes on Iran
Sides with Russian aggressor
Threatens military action in Venezuela
Hints at “taking” Greenland
Deploys national guard on own people
…wins FIFA peace prize.
Green‑lit strikes on Iran
Sides with Russian aggressor
Threatens military action in Venezuela
Hints at “taking” Greenland
Deploys national guard on own people
…wins FIFA peace prize.
December 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Praised Israel’s use of US weapons: “You used them very well.”
Green‑lit strikes on Iran
Sides with Russian aggressor
Threatens military action in Venezuela
Hints at “taking” Greenland
Deploys national guard on own people
…wins FIFA peace prize.
Green‑lit strikes on Iran
Sides with Russian aggressor
Threatens military action in Venezuela
Hints at “taking” Greenland
Deploys national guard on own people
…wins FIFA peace prize.
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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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The shift to a "digital only immigration system" is already causing distress and exclusion for many migrants.
Our work with the University of Warwick has shown significant issues with the system.
We will be launching our report later today detailing the problems.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Our work with the University of Warwick has shown significant issues with the system.
We will be launching our report later today detailing the problems.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
UK’s new digital-only immigration system creating exclusion and fear, study finds
Obtaining an eVisa to prove their status or right to legally reside in Britain is causing migrants high levels of stress
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The shift to a "digital only immigration system" is already causing distress and exclusion for many migrants.
Our work with the University of Warwick has shown significant issues with the system.
We will be launching our report later today detailing the problems.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Our work with the University of Warwick has shown significant issues with the system.
We will be launching our report later today detailing the problems.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Christ on a cracker — these seemingly hostile drones only missed Zelensky’s plane because he was unexpectedly early www.thejournal.ie/drones-dubli...
Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy's arrival in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
www.thejournal.ie
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Christ on a cracker — these seemingly hostile drones only missed Zelensky’s plane because he was unexpectedly early www.thejournal.ie/drones-dubli...
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- companies add the Trump family as “advisors”
- those companies receive taxpayer-funded contracts and regulatory approvals from the Trump administration
- Trump family profits
This is their shameless, uncomplicated grift that we need to talk about more
popular.info/p/update-tru...
- those companies receive taxpayer-funded contracts and regulatory approvals from the Trump administration
- Trump family profits
This is their shameless, uncomplicated grift that we need to talk about more
popular.info/p/update-tru...
UPDATE: Trump Jr.-backed startup receives $620 million Pentagon loan
In October, Popular Information reported that the Pentagon awarded a contract to Unusual Machines, an obscure drone company that President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., joined as an advisor in Novemb...
popular.info
December 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
- companies add the Trump family as “advisors”
- those companies receive taxpayer-funded contracts and regulatory approvals from the Trump administration
- Trump family profits
This is their shameless, uncomplicated grift that we need to talk about more
popular.info/p/update-tru...
- those companies receive taxpayer-funded contracts and regulatory approvals from the Trump administration
- Trump family profits
This is their shameless, uncomplicated grift that we need to talk about more
popular.info/p/update-tru...
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Why is the Prime Minister ignoring his own Chief Economic Advisor, who recommended a Customs Union with the EU to boost growth?
Instead he's choosing to hike taxes in a cost of living crisis.
Instead he's choosing to hike taxes in a cost of living crisis.
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Why is the Prime Minister ignoring his own Chief Economic Advisor, who recommended a Customs Union with the EU to boost growth?
Instead he's choosing to hike taxes in a cost of living crisis.
Instead he's choosing to hike taxes in a cost of living crisis.
'Absolutely not a cat's hell in chance will I be defecting', said Jonathan Gullis, who predictably, has now defected.
I’m very pleased that Jonathan Gullis has joined Reform – we need more conviction politicians with strongly held principles. In other news, here he is explaining why there is absolutely no chance he would ever defect to Reform.
December 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
'Absolutely not a cat's hell in chance will I be defecting', said Jonathan Gullis, who predictably, has now defected.
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What’s the point of Keir Starmer employing an economics advisor if he ignores her on the biggest economic issue of the day?
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
What’s the point of Keir Starmer employing an economics advisor if he ignores her on the biggest economic issue of the day?
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Reporter: You said that that second strike was in full accordance with the law of armed conflict but the Navy's own manual of law of war says that specifically firing on survivors from a wrecked vessel is an example of a war crime that's forbidden under U.S. Law and the law of armed conflict…
December 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Reporter: You said that that second strike was in full accordance with the law of armed conflict but the Navy's own manual of law of war says that specifically firing on survivors from a wrecked vessel is an example of a war crime that's forbidden under U.S. Law and the law of armed conflict…
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At Truth Tellers this year, @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social laid out what he sees as the biggest threats to press freedom today from journalists being killed with impunity to the industrial politicisation of journalism. It’s a stark picture, and a reminder of why gatherings like Truth Tellers matter.
November 30, 2025 at 8:40 PM
At Truth Tellers this year, @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social laid out what he sees as the biggest threats to press freedom today from journalists being killed with impunity to the industrial politicisation of journalism. It’s a stark picture, and a reminder of why gatherings like Truth Tellers matter.
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And here's David Coburn again in the European Parliament accusing the EU of "unwarranted imperialism in the Ukraine"
Coburn denies taking any money from Russia to make these statements www.youtube.com/watch?v=52W7...
Coburn denies taking any money from Russia to make these statements www.youtube.com/watch?v=52W7...
EU edges us closer to war with Russia while dictating to the Greek people - UKIP MEP David Coburn
YouTube video by UKIP MEPs
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
And here's David Coburn again in the European Parliament accusing the EU of "unwarranted imperialism in the Ukraine"
Coburn denies taking any money from Russia to make these statements www.youtube.com/watch?v=52W7...
Coburn denies taking any money from Russia to make these statements www.youtube.com/watch?v=52W7...
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And Here's David Coburn on Russian state television accusing the EU of "interfering in the Russian sphere of influence" on Ukraine www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrJS...
Russia today - David Coburn on Russia/Ukraine, March 2014
YouTube video by Liberty media
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
And Here's David Coburn on Russian state television accusing the EU of "interfering in the Russian sphere of influence" on Ukraine www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrJS...
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Here's UKIP's former Scottish leader David Coburn, who has denied taking Russian bribes after being named in Whatsapp messages between Nathan Gill and a pawn of the Putin administration, being applauded by Gill for arguing against Ukraine's entry to the EU
November 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Here's UKIP's former Scottish leader David Coburn, who has denied taking Russian bribes after being named in Whatsapp messages between Nathan Gill and a pawn of the Putin administration, being applauded by Gill for arguing against Ukraine's entry to the EU
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How did that work before?
November 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
How did that work before?