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Owen
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In London, flu cases are three times higher than this time last year.

Protect yourself by getting your flu vaccine so you can make the most of Christmas and the festive season.

Check if you’re eligible and book your appointment:

www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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On World AIDS Day, we remember all those we've lost to HIV/AIDS related illness and unite in our battle against the virus.

We’ve committed to zero new transmission of HIV in the capital by 2030. We’ll continue to work with partners to tackle the stigma of getting tested and treated.
December 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Astonishing how different the coverage is with the media shouting about the chancellor "misleading" the public compared to the outright lies of the tories being ignored. Where was the forensic fact checking of the liar johnson?
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Fab song with the fabulous Poly Styrene. A Christmas favourite!
December 1, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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This week showed what online communities can do.

By sharing the petition for an inquiry into Russian influence, people have forced Parliament to act.
Russian influence petition surges past 100,000 signatures
A petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has passed 100,000 signatures
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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November 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Foreigners have created fake patriot accounts for years, they know the far right will boost ad revenue by sharing disinfo bait that provokes mindless outrage.

The result? Thick emotional UK racists aren’t just conned by foreigners they hate, they’re also making them very rich.

Slow fucking clap.
November 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
A personality cult...
Incredible amateurishness
Reform UK Party Ltd spent £700,000 on a 2-page spread — one page being just an image of Farage and the other a letter, meaning he spent £350,000 on pictures of himself.

The average UK house price is £272,000.

Also, the ‘full English’ is badly photoshopped on — it's tiny!
November 29, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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Today we celebrated 100 million free school meals provided to children in London’s state primary schools 🎉
November 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
November 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
So sad to hear of the death of Jimmy Cliff. He wrote some great songs and helped to popularise reggae around the world. Jimmy's music is sunshine and happiness, anger and righteousness.
November 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Something to be proud of. This is how Grant feels about selling Big Issue.

This Christmas, you can make a difference for vendors:
❤️ Buy a magazine from your local vendor
🎁 Buy a £36.99 Vendor Support Kit on our website

And don’t forget to stop and talk to your vendor.

👉 bigissue.com/christmas
November 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Y'know what really irritates me? Politicians telling me what I'm worried about. I'm not worried about asylum seekers, I'm worried about politicians using them as a football to get attention. I *am* worried about poverty, homelessness, the sad changes happening in my country making it worse...
November 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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There were 93 homicides in London last year: population 9 million

In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.

London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.

And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
November 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Saw Christmas Karma this afternoon- loved it! Who knew the Spirit of Christmas Past travelled with her own mariachi band! Some lovely songs that’ll become favourites. Fabulous!
November 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Good grief! It shouldn't be about him at all. It should be about the country!
November 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Nigel Farage currently railing against Parliament being full of "professional politicians".

He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA
November 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Well fucking played, Caerphilly 😂
October 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Theatre Royal Stratford East with the statue of Joan Littlewood keeping watch for new ideas…
October 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Gorgeous altarpiece which I'll be seeing again in a few weeks time in Florence. The dark-haired shepherd is thought to be a self-portrait of Ghirlandaio.
October 20, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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And THIS is the man the British government decided to honour with a second state visit? THIS is the man wined and dined at Windsor Castle, hosted by the Royal Family, lauded and feted at Chequers? The stench. The shame.
Trump posts AI video showing him literally dumping shit on America
October 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Saw the new documentary about Marianne Faithfull - 'Broken English' - yesterday as part of the London Film Festival. Worth seeing if you can.
October 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Yes, it's true.

Trump really did post an AI video of himself - in a crown - dumping shit on people protesting against him.

This is a man Nigel Farage calls "inspirational".
October 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Went to the David Bowie Centre at the V&A East Storehouse today.
October 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM