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Chris Tregenza @tregenza.bsky.social · 1h

And that's how the civil war starts.

In DC, Chicago, Portland or somewhere we don't expect - local enforcement will clash with national enforcement and hell will be let loose.

Chris Tregenza @tregenza.bsky.social · 23h

Is she good at anything? Even with May, Johnson and Sunak, I could see some quality or ability they were good at even if I despised what they were doing.

But Bad Enoch, there is nothing.

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Tom Gordon MP @tomgordonld.bsky.social · 1d

The Council of Europe has warned that the UK gov’s treatment of trans people may breach human rights law.

This must be a wake up call.

We’ve seen an increase in hostility towards trans in recent years.

Everyone deserves dignity, safety, & respect - that includes trans people.

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Chris Tregenza @tregenza.bsky.social · 1d

In the American context, it's laying the groundwork for sizing people's money & property under the pretence of "funding Antifa".

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Chris Tregenza @tregenza.bsky.social · 1d

At every far-right demo there are people who go on about lefty counter protesters being paid and genuinely seem to believe it.

It's an amazing bit of cognitive dissonance to explain away the fact other people have different opinions.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Sean Duffy: "The No Kings protest, Maria, really frustrating. This is part of antifa, paid protesters. It begs the question who's funding it."

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Chris Tregenza @tregenza.bsky.social · 2d

Reporting on the Palestinians being released, the BBC News talks of "detainees" who are Palestinians snatched of the street without even the pretence of a legal system.

But remember, you are only a hostage if you come from the Ostage region of Isreal, otherwise you are just a sparkling nobody.

Chris Tregenza @tregenza.bsky.social · 2d

Membership of these far-right groups can be a vague concept.

There are probably photos of him and people who went to C18 events.

But if you are looking for "stand up in court" level of evidence, I doubt it.

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Nadia Whittome MP @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social · 3d

Many women with low incomes struggle to access the mental health support they need. Nottingham Women's Centre is raising funds to provide free, life-changing specialist therapy for these women in our city.

Donate to their campaign here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Chris Tregenza @tregenza.bsky.social · 3d

Women counter-protesting Derby trans-pride (September 2025).

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Chris Tregenza @tregenza.bsky.social · 3d

Alongside Science in Action, Q&Q is my favourite science podcast.

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 4d

The targeted Oct. 13, 2023 Israeli attack that killed @reuters.com journalist Issam Abdallah and wounded 6 others in south Lebanon was a war crime, a United Nations rapporteur said Friday.

Journalists are civilians under international humanitarian law — they are #NotATarget.

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UN: Deadly 2023 Israel attack on Reuters, AFP journalists in Lebanon was war crime

A United Nations rapporteur on Friday said an Israeli attack on south Lebanon on Oct. 13, 2023, that killed a Reuters journalist and wounded others, including two from AFP, was a war crime.Morris...

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Chris Tregenza @tregenza.bsky.social · 5d

Have you noticed how the BBC keeps describing the Gaza ceasefire as "Trump's agreement"?

Why? What did he actually do to claim credit?

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Chris Tregenza @tregenza.bsky.social · 6d

Big thank you to whoever has been putting these up around Beeston.

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Chris Tregenza @tregenza.bsky.social · 7d

Future historians are going to have a tough time explaining this.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 7d

#WarRavagedPortland

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Chris Tregenza @tregenza.bsky.social · 7d

Quick update on UK law:

It is an act of terrorism to hold a sign saying "Palestine Action".

It is legal to put a sign saying "Palestine Action" on the cover of a magazine.

It is an act of terrorism to hold a copy of a magazine whose cover says "Palestine Action"

I hope that clears things up.

News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 7d

Here is video footage of the man holding the magazine and his subsequent arrest for terrorism offences by a swarm of police officers near Kings Cross, London.

The footage was captured by journalist, Betty Dempsey.

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Chris Tregenza @tregenza.bsky.social · 7d

The cuts at Reach are savage as the company desperately pivots to video.

This will mean 600 experienced journalists being lost while 150 younger, cheaper and more Tiktok savvy journalists are hired.

It's a desperate act by a company doomed by inept management.

The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 7d

There’s strength in numbers! That’s why we’re asking members to write to their MPs about the proposed redundancies at Reach, which place 600 journalists at risk.

Use our template letter to ask your MP to raise the issue in Parliament and take action:
nuj.good.do/opposetherea...

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Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 7d

Heseltine was the first Tory MP to publicly criticise Enoch Powell after Rivers of Blood in 1968. Let him cook

BBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 7d

“You described Reform and other parties across Europe today as among the 'right wing equivalents of the fascists in the 1930s'. Why?”

“Because that’s what they are”

@vicderbyshire.bsky.social asks Lord Heseltine about remarks he made at Conservative Party Conference.

#Newsnight

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Netpol @netpol.org · 7d

Keir Starmer is now applying political pressure on the police for another crackdown on chants heard at pro-Palestine protests, including "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free". He also says he wants to look at even more police powers www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Starmer considers police crackdown on chants at pro-Palestine protests

Prime minister’s comments come after students across the country defied his calls and took part in pro-Gaza marches

www.independent.co.uk

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 7d

The new front cover of The New World magazine.

A man has been arrested in London tonight for silently holding the magazine up in the street.

The front cover headline is “Sign of the Times” and is a picture of the protest placard which says “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
Palestine Action has been proscribed as a terrorist organisation by UK government and anyone holding a sign of support is arrested for terrorism offences.

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NUJ London Freelance Branch 🗞️ @nujlfb.bsky.social · 7d

It is brilliant news - and remember to report incidents of abuse, harassment, and intimidation using our Journalists' Safety Tracker, which forms an evidence base in the union’s campaign for improved safety.

Report an incident:

NUJ welcomes introduction of journalist safety officers in every police force

Journalists now have a dedicated safety officer in every UK police force, providing direct access to support when faced with abuse and threats of violence.

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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 8d

At last week's members meeting, we voted on ending our dispute. Administrators offered to pause compulsory redundancies until February, at which point they will begin in full what they have threatened all along.

Over 90% of members in attendance voted to reject this (non-)offer.

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Chris Tregenza @tregenza.bsky.social · 8d

Newark, where Jenrick is the MP, is one of the whitest areas in the country.

Chris Tregenza @tregenza.bsky.social · 8d

Newark deserves a better MP.

Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 8d

Wow. Robert Jenrick doubles down by branding a black journalist's questions "ridiculous" and saying that the problem is not his comments, but "journalists like you who pop up and try to knock me down", adding that "this is the reason why terrorist attacks happen". ~AA

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Chris Tregenza @tregenza.bsky.social · 8d

"suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life"

Why not terrorism?

How is this different from the attack on the Manchester synagogue or holding up a sign in support of PA?

Unofficial BBCNews (UK) Bot @bbcnews-uk-rss.bsky.social · 8d

Man arrested over suspected arson at Peacehaven mosque

The front entrance of the building and a car parked outside were damaged, Sussex Police say.

www.bbc.com

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Nadia Whittome MP @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social · 8d

Almost 300 participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla are still detained by Israeli forces, who are reportedly subjecting activists to brutal physical and verbal abuse.

This is not “a matter for the Israeli government”. It’s a violation of international law.

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