Lizzie Dearden
@lizziedearden.bsky.social
Contributing reporter to the New York Times in London, author of 'Plotters: The UK Terrorists Who Failed'
Website: https://www.lizziedearden.com/
Website: https://www.lizziedearden.com/
Police are investigating former British MEPs who were tasked by Nathan Gill on behalf of his handler
Several EU forces are investigating other politicians who may have been instructed directly by Oleg Voloshyn, and an international investigation team has been started
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w...
Several EU forces are investigating other politicians who may have been instructed directly by Oleg Voloshyn, and an international investigation team has been started
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w...
Former Reform U.K. Politician Sent to Prison for Taking Pro-Russia Bribes
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November 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Police are investigating former British MEPs who were tasked by Nathan Gill on behalf of his handler
Several EU forces are investigating other politicians who may have been instructed directly by Oleg Voloshyn, and an international investigation team has been started
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w...
Several EU forces are investigating other politicians who may have been instructed directly by Oleg Voloshyn, and an international investigation team has been started
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w...
Former Ukip MEP and ex-leader of Reform in Wales Nathan Gill has been jailed for 10.5 years for taking bribes for pro-Russian statements
This story is from when he pleaded guilty, and today prosecutors gave more detail about how Gill was tasking other Ukip MEPs
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/w...
This story is from when he pleaded guilty, and today prosecutors gave more detail about how Gill was tasking other Ukip MEPs
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/w...
U.K. Politician Admits Making Pro-Russia Statements in Return for Bribes
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November 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Former Ukip MEP and ex-leader of Reform in Wales Nathan Gill has been jailed for 10.5 years for taking bribes for pro-Russian statements
This story is from when he pleaded guilty, and today prosecutors gave more detail about how Gill was tasking other Ukip MEPs
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/w...
This story is from when he pleaded guilty, and today prosecutors gave more detail about how Gill was tasking other Ukip MEPs
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/w...
I've done my best to explain the "earned settlement" policy announced yesterday, which will create a series of new tests that claim to assess "contribution" to Britain rather than granting ILR based on time spent in the UK alone
The winners? High earners
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/w...
The winners? High earners
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/w...
Want to Immigrate to Britain? The Government Says You Must Earn It.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I've done my best to explain the "earned settlement" policy announced yesterday, which will create a series of new tests that claim to assess "contribution" to Britain rather than granting ILR based on time spent in the UK alone
The winners? High earners
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/w...
The winners? High earners
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/w...
Another 120 people have been charged under the Terrorism Act for holding signs reading "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action", bringing the total people prosecuted in London to 254
At an initial glance the oldest person was born in 1939 and the youngest in 2004. Many are pensioners
At an initial glance the oldest person was born in 1939 and the youngest in 2004. Many are pensioners
November 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Another 120 people have been charged under the Terrorism Act for holding signs reading "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action", bringing the total people prosecuted in London to 254
At an initial glance the oldest person was born in 1939 and the youngest in 2004. Many are pensioners
At an initial glance the oldest person was born in 1939 and the youngest in 2004. Many are pensioners
The man accused of committing the knife attack on a train travelling between Peterborough and Huntingdon has been charged with committing a series of further offences including attempted murder on the previous day
Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with the following on 31 October:
Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with the following on 31 October:
November 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The man accused of committing the knife attack on a train travelling between Peterborough and Huntingdon has been charged with committing a series of further offences including attempted murder on the previous day
Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with the following on 31 October:
Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with the following on 31 October:
A new wave of protests against the Palestine Action ban is starting today in cities across Britain
More than 2,000 people have already been arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding signs, in a campaign of civil disobedience that wasn't predicted by the government
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/w...
More than 2,000 people have already been arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding signs, in a campaign of civil disobedience that wasn't predicted by the government
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/w...
Ban a Pro-Palestinian Group? The U.K. Government Thought Few Would Care.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM
A new wave of protests against the Palestine Action ban is starting today in cities across Britain
More than 2,000 people have already been arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding signs, in a campaign of civil disobedience that wasn't predicted by the government
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/w...
More than 2,000 people have already been arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding signs, in a campaign of civil disobedience that wasn't predicted by the government
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/w...
Train worker Samir Zitouni has been discharged from hospital after suffering critical injuries in the Huntingdon attack
In a statement via the police,his family said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public, and very touched by all the kind words about Sam’s brave actions"
In a statement via the police,his family said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public, and very touched by all the kind words about Sam’s brave actions"
November 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Train worker Samir Zitouni has been discharged from hospital after suffering critical injuries in the Huntingdon attack
In a statement via the police,his family said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public, and very touched by all the kind words about Sam’s brave actions"
In a statement via the police,his family said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public, and very touched by all the kind words about Sam’s brave actions"
A rapist described by the Metropolitan Police as “one of the most prolific sex offenders” ever seen has been given a life sentence for drugging, assaulting and filming multiple women
Xu Chao targeted Chinese students he met through his recruitment firm
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/w...
Xu Chao targeted Chinese students he met through his recruitment firm
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/w...
Rapist Believed to Be One of Britain’s Worst Sex Offenders Gets Life Sentence
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November 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A rapist described by the Metropolitan Police as “one of the most prolific sex offenders” ever seen has been given a life sentence for drugging, assaulting and filming multiple women
Xu Chao targeted Chinese students he met through his recruitment firm
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/w...
Xu Chao targeted Chinese students he met through his recruitment firm
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/w...
The government has announced that Police and Crime Commissioners will be scrapped in 2028 - which would have been the next elections - saying it will "cut the cost of unnecessary bureaucracy"
Many senior police officers have long wanted them gone, as seen here www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Many senior police officers have long wanted them gone, as seen here www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Elected police and crime commissioners can be 'absolutely bleeding hopeless', report told
Officers tell researchers Coalition government changes left 'bonkers' structure of British policing
www.independent.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The government has announced that Police and Crime Commissioners will be scrapped in 2028 - which would have been the next elections - saying it will "cut the cost of unnecessary bureaucracy"
Many senior police officers have long wanted them gone, as seen here www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Many senior police officers have long wanted them gone, as seen here www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
The British government predicted that the public would be "largely unconcerned" about a decision to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist group
An official community impact assessment failed to predict the protests that have so far seen over 2,000 people arrested
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/w...
An official community impact assessment failed to predict the protests that have so far seen over 2,000 people arrested
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/w...
Ban a Pro-Palestinian Group? The U.K. Government Thought Few Would Care
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November 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The British government predicted that the public would be "largely unconcerned" about a decision to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist group
An official community impact assessment failed to predict the protests that have so far seen over 2,000 people arrested
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/w...
An official community impact assessment failed to predict the protests that have so far seen over 2,000 people arrested
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/w...
London mayor Sadiq Khan stayed up on Tuesday night to watch the election results from New York
I interviewed him about what lessons the international left should take from Zohran Mamdani's victory, and why he says the right's attempts "to scare people" failed www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
I interviewed him about what lessons the international left should take from Zohran Mamdani's victory, and why he says the right's attempts "to scare people" failed www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
London’s Mayor Says Mamdani’s Victory Mirrors His Own
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November 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
London mayor Sadiq Khan stayed up on Tuesday night to watch the election results from New York
I interviewed him about what lessons the international left should take from Zohran Mamdani's victory, and why he says the right's attempts "to scare people" failed www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
I interviewed him about what lessons the international left should take from Zohran Mamdani's victory, and why he says the right's attempts "to scare people" failed www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has congratulated Zohran Mamdani on his election victory and what he called a “historic campaign"
"New Yorkers faced a clear choice - between hope and fear - and just like we've seen in London - hope won," he said
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
"New Yorkers faced a clear choice - between hope and fear - and just like we've seen in London - hope won," he said
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
‘Hope Won’: Sadiq Khan, London’s Mayor, Congratulates Mamdani
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November 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has congratulated Zohran Mamdani on his election victory and what he called a “historic campaign"
"New Yorkers faced a clear choice - between hope and fear - and just like we've seen in London - hope won," he said
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
"New Yorkers faced a clear choice - between hope and fear - and just like we've seen in London - hope won," he said
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
Days before Sadiq Khan won his first term as mayor of London in 2016, his Conservative opponent wrote an article suggesting he had links to terrorists
It was illustrated with a photo of a bus bombed in 2005, during London’s deadliest terrorist attacks
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...
It was illustrated with a photo of a bus bombed in 2005, during London’s deadliest terrorist attacks
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...
November 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Days before Sadiq Khan won his first term as mayor of London in 2016, his Conservative opponent wrote an article suggesting he had links to terrorists
It was illustrated with a photo of a bus bombed in 2005, during London’s deadliest terrorist attacks
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...
It was illustrated with a photo of a bus bombed in 2005, during London’s deadliest terrorist attacks
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...
Police have announced that a 32-year-old man who was arrested is now being treated as the only suspect for the train stabbing and the 35-year-old has been released with no further action
They say he was "reported in good faith" by witnesses but enquiries confirmed that he was not involved
They say he was "reported in good faith" by witnesses but enquiries confirmed that he was not involved
British Transport Police say that "at this stage there is nothing to suggest this is a terrorist incident" and they are still working to establish the full circumstances and motivation for the train attack
Of 11 injured people, 4 have been discharged and 2 remain in a life-threatening condition
Of 11 injured people, 4 have been discharged and 2 remain in a life-threatening condition
The investigation into the train stabbing in Cambridgeshire is being supported by Counter Terrorism Policing
The step is routine for violent incidents where the motivation is unclear, and police say they are working to understand the full circumstances of the attack
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...
The step is routine for violent incidents where the motivation is unclear, and police say they are working to understand the full circumstances of the attack
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...
November 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Police have announced that a 32-year-old man who was arrested is now being treated as the only suspect for the train stabbing and the 35-year-old has been released with no further action
They say he was "reported in good faith" by witnesses but enquiries confirmed that he was not involved
They say he was "reported in good faith" by witnesses but enquiries confirmed that he was not involved
British Transport Police say that "at this stage there is nothing to suggest this is a terrorist incident" and they are still working to establish the full circumstances and motivation for the train attack
Of 11 injured people, 4 have been discharged and 2 remain in a life-threatening condition
Of 11 injured people, 4 have been discharged and 2 remain in a life-threatening condition
The investigation into the train stabbing in Cambridgeshire is being supported by Counter Terrorism Policing
The step is routine for violent incidents where the motivation is unclear, and police say they are working to understand the full circumstances of the attack
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...
The step is routine for violent incidents where the motivation is unclear, and police say they are working to understand the full circumstances of the attack
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...
2 Arrested in Britain After Stabbing on Train
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November 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
British Transport Police say that "at this stage there is nothing to suggest this is a terrorist incident" and they are still working to establish the full circumstances and motivation for the train attack
Of 11 injured people, 4 have been discharged and 2 remain in a life-threatening condition
Of 11 injured people, 4 have been discharged and 2 remain in a life-threatening condition
The investigation into the train stabbing in Cambridgeshire is being supported by Counter Terrorism Policing
The step is routine for violent incidents where the motivation is unclear, and police say they are working to understand the full circumstances of the attack
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...
The step is routine for violent incidents where the motivation is unclear, and police say they are working to understand the full circumstances of the attack
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...
2 Arrested in Britain After Stabbing on Train
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The investigation into the train stabbing in Cambridgeshire is being supported by Counter Terrorism Policing
The step is routine for violent incidents where the motivation is unclear, and police say they are working to understand the full circumstances of the attack
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...
The step is routine for violent incidents where the motivation is unclear, and police say they are working to understand the full circumstances of the attack
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...
If Zohran Mamdani wins next week's NYC mayoral election, both New York and London will be led by Muslim sons of immigrants
The far right hates them and has been using near-identical narratives against both online, but are they actually that similar?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...
The far right hates them and has been using near-identical narratives against both online, but are they actually that similar?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...
The Far Right Targets Their Similarities. Their Differences Define Them.
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November 1, 2025 at 9:54 AM
If Zohran Mamdani wins next week's NYC mayoral election, both New York and London will be led by Muslim sons of immigrants
The far right hates them and has been using near-identical narratives against both online, but are they actually that similar?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...
The far right hates them and has been using near-identical narratives against both online, but are they actually that similar?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...
The first time I was targeted by a phone snatcher in London was in 2012, when I was standing on a train platform looking up Andy Murray's live scores in the Olympics
Since then, almost everyone I know in London has had their phone nicked or witnessed a theft
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/i...
Since then, almost everyone I know in London has had their phone nicked or witnessed a theft
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/i...
Police Raided a London Shop. We Tagged Along.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The first time I was targeted by a phone snatcher in London was in 2012, when I was standing on a train platform looking up Andy Murray's live scores in the Olympics
Since then, almost everyone I know in London has had their phone nicked or witnessed a theft
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/i...
Since then, almost everyone I know in London has had their phone nicked or witnessed a theft
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/i...
I'm seeing a lot of discussion about the case of Harry Whittaker, who was convicted yesterday of explosives offences
I haven't covered the case but have been sent information on it from the police and CPS. On that basis, the reasons that coverage did not focus on his far-right ideology are these 🧵
I haven't covered the case but have been sent information on it from the police and CPS. On that basis, the reasons that coverage did not focus on his far-right ideology are these 🧵
October 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I'm seeing a lot of discussion about the case of Harry Whittaker, who was convicted yesterday of explosives offences
I haven't covered the case but have been sent information on it from the police and CPS. On that basis, the reasons that coverage did not focus on his far-right ideology are these 🧵
I haven't covered the case but have been sent information on it from the police and CPS. On that basis, the reasons that coverage did not focus on his far-right ideology are these 🧵
The government has announced that it will convert two military bases to house up to 900 asylum seekers
When the Conservatives attempted a similar strategy, it cost millions more than predicted and was hit by delays, legal challenges and local opposition
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/w...
When the Conservatives attempted a similar strategy, it cost millions more than predicted and was hit by delays, legal challenges and local opposition
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/w...
Britain Plans to Convert Two Military Bases to House Asylum Seekers
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October 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The government has announced that it will convert two military bases to house up to 900 asylum seekers
When the Conservatives attempted a similar strategy, it cost millions more than predicted and was hit by delays, legal challenges and local opposition
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/w...
When the Conservatives attempted a similar strategy, it cost millions more than predicted and was hit by delays, legal challenges and local opposition
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/w...
🎙️Very happy to have contributed to this edition of BBC Radio 4's The World This Weekend, looking at hostile state threats
Listen for Russian journalist Roman Dobrokhotov's account of being targeted by a group paid to conduct surveillance on the Kremlin's enemies
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Listen for Russian journalist Roman Dobrokhotov's account of being targeted by a group paid to conduct surveillance on the Kremlin's enemies
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The World This Weekend - How hostile states interfere in the UK - BBC Sounds
Arson attacks and camera-fitted spectacles; a picture of malign influence in British life.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🎙️Very happy to have contributed to this edition of BBC Radio 4's The World This Weekend, looking at hostile state threats
Listen for Russian journalist Roman Dobrokhotov's account of being targeted by a group paid to conduct surveillance on the Kremlin's enemies
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Listen for Russian journalist Roman Dobrokhotov's account of being targeted by a group paid to conduct surveillance on the Kremlin's enemies
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Very interesting analysis of pro-Reform Facebook activity around the Caerphilly by-election by Nation.Cymru
As the article says, "bots can't vote", but they can try to shape the talking points of local voters
nation.cymru/opinion/refo...
As the article says, "bots can't vote", but they can try to shape the talking points of local voters
nation.cymru/opinion/refo...
October 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Very interesting analysis of pro-Reform Facebook activity around the Caerphilly by-election by Nation.Cymru
As the article says, "bots can't vote", but they can try to shape the talking points of local voters
nation.cymru/opinion/refo...
As the article says, "bots can't vote", but they can try to shape the talking points of local voters
nation.cymru/opinion/refo...
Reposted by Lizzie Dearden
Breaking News: Timothy Mellon, a banking heir, is said to be the anonymous donor who gave $130 million to the U.S. government to help pay troops during the shutdown.
Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops Is Reclusive Heir to Mellon Fortune
Timothy Mellon is a billionaire and a major financial backer of President Trump.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Breaking News: Timothy Mellon, a banking heir, is said to be the anonymous donor who gave $130 million to the U.S. government to help pay troops during the shutdown.
I'll be on BBC Radio 4's World This Weekend programme at 1pm tomorrow talking about hostile state threats and the unlikely gang of Russian saboteurs jailed yesterday
Tune in at 1pm on Sunday or listen here afterwards www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
Tune in at 1pm on Sunday or listen here afterwards www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
October 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I'll be on BBC Radio 4's World This Weekend programme at 1pm tomorrow talking about hostile state threats and the unlikely gang of Russian saboteurs jailed yesterday
Tune in at 1pm on Sunday or listen here afterwards www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
Tune in at 1pm on Sunday or listen here afterwards www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
A British drug dealer who volunteered himself to Russian agents for sabotage missions was jailed today
Only one mission - the arson of warehouses full of aid and satellite equipment for Ukraine - had been completed when he was arrested, but many more were planned
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/w...
Only one mission - the arson of warehouses full of aid and satellite equipment for Ukraine - had been completed when he was arrested, but many more were planned
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/w...
British Drug Dealer Is Sentenced for Pro-Russian Attack Plots
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October 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A British drug dealer who volunteered himself to Russian agents for sabotage missions was jailed today
Only one mission - the arson of warehouses full of aid and satellite equipment for Ukraine - had been completed when he was arrested, but many more were planned
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/w...
Only one mission - the arson of warehouses full of aid and satellite equipment for Ukraine - had been completed when he was arrested, but many more were planned
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/w...