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So, just to confirm, the BBC can’t keep Robin Ince on the air because his trans allyship brings the organisation into disrepute, but they can keep David Walliams, who performed Nazi salutes at the recording of this very show, on the air despite him being predatory towards women. Cool. Very normal.
December 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
So, just to confirm, the BBC can’t keep Robin Ince on the air because his trans allyship brings the organisation into disrepute, but they can keep David Walliams, who performed Nazi salutes at the recording of this very show, on the air despite him being predatory towards women. Cool. Very normal.
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As someone who grew up in the countryside the Countryside Alliance has never represented me and my family and honestly fuck them
Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance
Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance
Poll released by group as people gather for traditional Boxing Day hunts finds 76% of voters believe Labour prioritises urban issues over rural ones
Keir Starmer’s government has been told it has “alienated rural people” as traditional Boxing Day hunts gathered across the UK ahead of plans to ban trail hunting.
The warning came from the Countryside Alliance pressure group, which released a poll suggesting 65% of voters think the Labour administration unfairly neglects country communities. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
As someone who grew up in the countryside the Countryside Alliance has never represented me and my family and honestly fuck them
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Hi folks, just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and to thank everyone who’s taken part or supported the music polls over the last 12 months. Seasons greetings and best wishes to you all 👍🎄🍾🥂🍻 #musicsky #5albums25
December 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Hi folks, just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and to thank everyone who’s taken part or supported the music polls over the last 12 months. Seasons greetings and best wishes to you all 👍🎄🍾🥂🍻 #musicsky #5albums25
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The IEA got everything they wanted and believed in when Liz Truss came to power, and her government and their ideology didn't survive two months of contact with reality before being totally exposed and collapsing.
Total frauds, but still screaming that they need to be the ones in charge.
Total frauds, but still screaming that they need to be the ones in charge.
Matthew Bowles works for the IEA.
Funded by the fossil fuel industry, gambling and tobacco.
Times up.
Merry Christmas!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Funded by the fossil fuel industry, gambling and tobacco.
Times up.
Merry Christmas!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
December 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The IEA got everything they wanted and believed in when Liz Truss came to power, and her government and their ideology didn't survive two months of contact with reality before being totally exposed and collapsing.
Total frauds, but still screaming that they need to be the ones in charge.
Total frauds, but still screaming that they need to be the ones in charge.
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She Makes Me Wanna Die - Tricky's Extremix
YouTube video by concretecorner
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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"Whenever people keep being given a platform to say they have no platform, or whenever people speak endlessly about being silenced, you not only have a performative contradiction; you are witnessing a mechanism of power".
Sara Ahmed
Sara Ahmed
Total gaslighting. Anti-trans activist; chooses to speak in person, provoking students who want to protect trans rights; they exercise their freedom of speech to tell her she isn't wanted; she gets to speak anyway; the BBC dutifully platforms her again; and now she threatens to sue everyone.
University threatened with legal action after protest at event
Prof Alice Sullivan says her talk at the University of Bristol became like a
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
"Whenever people keep being given a platform to say they have no platform, or whenever people speak endlessly about being silenced, you not only have a performative contradiction; you are witnessing a mechanism of power".
Sara Ahmed
Sara Ahmed
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By continuing to use X, our government provides free content & credibility for Elon Musk, helping him promote holocaust denial, funny how Lab ppl who were so worried about antisemitism, they expelled a NE mayor for appearing at arts event where Ken Loach talked about his NE films, are cool with this
December 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
By continuing to use X, our government provides free content & credibility for Elon Musk, helping him promote holocaust denial, funny how Lab ppl who were so worried about antisemitism, they expelled a NE mayor for appearing at arts event where Ken Loach talked about his NE films, are cool with this
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NEW The Way Out Is In #podcast 🔔 This time Brother Phap Huu & Jo Confino explore the lifelong journey of self-forgiveness and how to forgive ourselves. 🙏🏽
On the app 👉🏽 link.plumvillage.app/hAWd
More here 👉🏽 plumvillage.org/podcast/self...
#mindfulness #Buddhism #zen #ThichNhatHanh #PlumVillageApp
On the app 👉🏽 link.plumvillage.app/hAWd
More here 👉🏽 plumvillage.org/podcast/self...
#mindfulness #Buddhism #zen #ThichNhatHanh #PlumVillageApp
December 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
NEW The Way Out Is In #podcast 🔔 This time Brother Phap Huu & Jo Confino explore the lifelong journey of self-forgiveness and how to forgive ourselves. 🙏🏽
On the app 👉🏽 link.plumvillage.app/hAWd
More here 👉🏽 plumvillage.org/podcast/self...
#mindfulness #Buddhism #zen #ThichNhatHanh #PlumVillageApp
On the app 👉🏽 link.plumvillage.app/hAWd
More here 👉🏽 plumvillage.org/podcast/self...
#mindfulness #Buddhism #zen #ThichNhatHanh #PlumVillageApp
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Is Keir Starmer upholding his promises on House of Lords reform?
During a grilling by MPs on his record as PM, Starmer insisted the 'overarching work to reduce the size of the House of Lords is ongoing'
Last week he appointed 25 new Labour peers, including former No10 aides
During a grilling by MPs on his record as PM, Starmer insisted the 'overarching work to reduce the size of the House of Lords is ongoing'
Last week he appointed 25 new Labour peers, including former No10 aides
December 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Is Keir Starmer upholding his promises on House of Lords reform?
During a grilling by MPs on his record as PM, Starmer insisted the 'overarching work to reduce the size of the House of Lords is ongoing'
Last week he appointed 25 new Labour peers, including former No10 aides
During a grilling by MPs on his record as PM, Starmer insisted the 'overarching work to reduce the size of the House of Lords is ongoing'
Last week he appointed 25 new Labour peers, including former No10 aides
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Hi folks, we’ll take a little mid season break from the debut albums poll, as it’s that time of year when we traditionally vote on the best album of the current year, so it’s time for #5albums25 Voting for this one will commence on Monday 29th December at 7pm. Use the hashtag for recommendations 👍
December 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Hi folks, we’ll take a little mid season break from the debut albums poll, as it’s that time of year when we traditionally vote on the best album of the current year, so it’s time for #5albums25 Voting for this one will commence on Monday 29th December at 7pm. Use the hashtag for recommendations 👍
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Hi folks, thanks very much to everyone who voted in #5debutalbums7074 It’s congratulations to Roxy Music who take the win with their self titled debut record. Here’s the final chart where the top 30 advance to the semi finals. See you at 7pm for details of what’s up next…
December 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hi folks, thanks very much to everyone who voted in #5debutalbums7074 It’s congratulations to Roxy Music who take the win with their self titled debut record. Here’s the final chart where the top 30 advance to the semi finals. See you at 7pm for details of what’s up next…
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I’m not sure who recommended Hive to me. But I’ve been using them instead of Amazon when possible. No problems.
Is Hive good Marcus? Want to stop using Amazon.
December 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I’m not sure who recommended Hive to me. But I’ve been using them instead of Amazon when possible. No problems.
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'The Lijadu Sisters used beauty as a delivery system for harder truths, like alternative broadcasters operating outside sanctioned discourse.'
Lijadu Sisters - Danger is No 7 in tQ’s Reissues Etc. of the Year 2025
buff.ly/FEQ8zVM
Lijadu Sisters - Danger is No 7 in tQ’s Reissues Etc. of the Year 2025
buff.ly/FEQ8zVM
December 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
'The Lijadu Sisters used beauty as a delivery system for harder truths, like alternative broadcasters operating outside sanctioned discourse.'
Lijadu Sisters - Danger is No 7 in tQ’s Reissues Etc. of the Year 2025
buff.ly/FEQ8zVM
Lijadu Sisters - Danger is No 7 in tQ’s Reissues Etc. of the Year 2025
buff.ly/FEQ8zVM
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I suspect I am unlikely to ever go to the USA but...
December 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I suspect I am unlikely to ever go to the USA but...
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Thank you for all the messages and solidarity - I know it could be a strange week ahead so I may be quite quiet - but I am chipper and ready
December 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Thank you for all the messages and solidarity - I know it could be a strange week ahead so I may be quite quiet - but I am chipper and ready
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Hi folks, hope you’re all well, it’s now time to vote for #5debutalbums7074 Pick your top 5 debut albums released between 1970-74. Voting closes on Sunday at midday and the top 30 albums will progress to the semi final. I’ll post the result chart later that day. Here’s my picks and good luck 👍
December 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Hi folks, hope you’re all well, it’s now time to vote for #5debutalbums7074 Pick your top 5 debut albums released between 1970-74. Voting closes on Sunday at midday and the top 30 albums will progress to the semi final. I’ll post the result chart later that day. Here’s my picks and good luck 👍
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Heartbreaking night where I told the final audience for Monkey Cage that I will ever play to that I had no choice but to resign
In the audience today at the amazing Niamos theatre in Manchester for the Christmas recording of Infinite Monkey Cage. Devastating news from @robinince.bsky.social - what must have been an incredibly difficult decision but absolutely the correct and humane one. Robin remains the best of us.
December 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Heartbreaking night where I told the final audience for Monkey Cage that I will ever play to that I had no choice but to resign
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OMG we only went and bloody won!! 🎉🎉
In barely two years Democracy for Sale has gone from nothing to winning a British journalism award
Am absolutely blown away!! Thanks to everyone who reads D4S and supports us. Couldn’t do it without you all 😊
In barely two years Democracy for Sale has gone from nothing to winning a British journalism award
Am absolutely blown away!! Thanks to everyone who reads D4S and supports us. Couldn’t do it without you all 😊
Congrats to Specialist Journalism winners @petergeoghegan.bsky.social Jenna Corderoy and Lucas Amin of Democracy for Sale #BJA2025
December 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
OMG we only went and bloody won!! 🎉🎉
In barely two years Democracy for Sale has gone from nothing to winning a British journalism award
Am absolutely blown away!! Thanks to everyone who reads D4S and supports us. Couldn’t do it without you all 😊
In barely two years Democracy for Sale has gone from nothing to winning a British journalism award
Am absolutely blown away!! Thanks to everyone who reads D4S and supports us. Couldn’t do it without you all 😊
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Life In A Scotch Record Shop:
Restock of essential Ivor Cutler just in, including those amazing wee stocking fillers on Arc
monorailmusic.com/shop/?_sf_s=...
Restock of essential Ivor Cutler just in, including those amazing wee stocking fillers on Arc
monorailmusic.com/shop/?_sf_s=...
December 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Life In A Scotch Record Shop:
Restock of essential Ivor Cutler just in, including those amazing wee stocking fillers on Arc
monorailmusic.com/shop/?_sf_s=...
Restock of essential Ivor Cutler just in, including those amazing wee stocking fillers on Arc
monorailmusic.com/shop/?_sf_s=...
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The most outstanding, exceptional and striking thing about this was a politician simply listening to us. No agenda.
Thank you Shon Faye for speaking so eloquently and comprehensively, and @zackpolanski.bsky.social for hosting her.
Thank you Shon Faye for speaking so eloquently and comprehensively, and @zackpolanski.bsky.social for hosting her.
December 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The most outstanding, exceptional and striking thing about this was a politician simply listening to us. No agenda.
Thank you Shon Faye for speaking so eloquently and comprehensively, and @zackpolanski.bsky.social for hosting her.
Thank you Shon Faye for speaking so eloquently and comprehensively, and @zackpolanski.bsky.social for hosting her.
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I spoke in Parliament today to challenge the misinformation from those claiming this tribunal as a 'win' for the anti-trans agenda.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
We've written & published a short summary statement regarding the Sandie Peggie V NHS Fife Health Board employment tribunal case & the judgment given yesterday. Much of the media coverage has missed key information, the most important aspect being that all claims against Dr Beth Upton were dismissed
December 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I spoke in Parliament today to challenge the misinformation from those claiming this tribunal as a 'win' for the anti-trans agenda.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
In fact it found Ms Peggie harassed a colleague for being trans, and it dismissed almost all her claims.
It also found that trans segregation is not supported in law.
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Just take a look at the replies. Labour are SO unpopular, and this kind of nonsense is landing badly.
(1/2) T he Greens are sadly not supporting progressive policies, it's just populism for the sake of it. So, I'm glad the Greens’ policies and leadership have been getting more scrutiny in recent days...
December 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Just take a look at the replies. Labour are SO unpopular, and this kind of nonsense is landing badly.
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My mum was neither an entrepreneur, a high earner nor a skilled frontline worker. She brought up 2 children, and through voluntary work, helped create the playgroup movement, ran adult education programmes, and a wonderful music charity.
Had she applied to enter her UK now, she would be rejected.
Had she applied to enter her UK now, she would be rejected.
December 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
My mum was neither an entrepreneur, a high earner nor a skilled frontline worker. She brought up 2 children, and through voluntary work, helped create the playgroup movement, ran adult education programmes, and a wonderful music charity.
Had she applied to enter her UK now, she would be rejected.
Had she applied to enter her UK now, she would be rejected.
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Farage has misjudged his & the far-right’s impact on the mood of the nation by thinking that open nasty racism & bigotry is now socially acceptable when, of course, only barely-disguised insinuations, anti-immigrant rhetoric, and embedded structural racism & bigotry are socially accepted in England.
December 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Farage has misjudged his & the far-right’s impact on the mood of the nation by thinking that open nasty racism & bigotry is now socially acceptable when, of course, only barely-disguised insinuations, anti-immigrant rhetoric, and embedded structural racism & bigotry are socially accepted in England.
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I've said it before but this is arguably the best international top 10 rap song made on an 8 track, based loosely on a Human League song and delivered over a 2 bar loop of a record made by a porn star who couldn't leave Jamaica with money earned from an advert shoot due to a ban on asset transfers
December 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I've said it before but this is arguably the best international top 10 rap song made on an 8 track, based loosely on a Human League song and delivered over a 2 bar loop of a record made by a porn star who couldn't leave Jamaica with money earned from an advert shoot due to a ban on asset transfers