Quite enjoying the BBC having to say “anti-trans” and “against transgender rights” and in conjunction with other things like being anti-abortion instead of clouding it all in euphemism like they do with Rowling et al
Paul Hebden
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Significant.
History will remember those who were on the right side.
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Exclusive: Neil Kinnock says Palestine Action are not terrorists in split with Starmer
Former Labour leader tells MEE people have a right to be appalled at situation in Gaza and proscription 'blunting' terror laws
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It's been a thoroughly grim week, and its a thoroughly grim time generally. So here's a thoroughly wholesome picture of two absolute legends to help rekindle your faith in the universe.
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It was obvious they must have known the risks but were willing not to notice because right factionalism trumps ethics and our ruling class is utterly corrupt.
"'It was obvious from the start that he [Mandelson] was the wrong choice,' one cabinet minister said. 'It was just a matter of time. It’s so damaging.' Another said it should have been 'obvious' that Mandelson’s resignation was inevitable."
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Let's be honest, it doesn't seem to matter who's in charge, the UK economy has been in a zombie half state for a years now. Never quite on recession, never quite out of it. And no one knows why apparently
UK economy flatlines in July in grim news for Rachel Reeves
Official GDP figures confirm widely expected slowdown after strong expansion in first half of the year
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Lots of people seem to be writing about "good faith attempt to model political discourse" because they've only seen his videos of debating at universities. He actually built his platform by compiling lists of ordinary citizens and professors, and channeling harassment toward them.
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Great piece by @patmillsuk.bsky.social which I had a small role in writing.
The accusation of hypocrisy against progressives like Angela Rayner is worthless in a society dominated by the ultra wealthy.
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It’s not about Rayner or Farage: the real tax story is how the super-rich avoid paying their share| Rebecca Gowland
To focus on individuals is misguided: the problem is a tax system hugely skewed in favour of the ultra-wealthy, says Rebecca Gowland of Patriotic Millionaires International
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Wow. Go ahead committing genocides, an incredibly stupid take from Flint and Shah here.
Ireland says it wont compete in Eurovision if Israel takes part
Salma Shah: "Eurovision is not supposed to be about political rivalry"
Rob Rinder points out Russia was banned in 2022
Caroline Flint: "That's a different situation"
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Ireland says it wont compete in Eurovision if Israel takes part
Salma Shah: "Eurovision is not supposed to be about political rivalry"
Rob Rinder points out Russia was banned in 2022
Caroline Flint: "That's a different situation"
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UK economy failed to grow in July on.ft.com/489RKao
UK economy failed to grow in July
Stagnation was in line with analysts’ expectations
![“It was obvious from the start that he [Mandelson] was the wrong choice,” one cabinet minister said. “It was just a matter of time. It’s so damaging.” Another said it should have been “obvious” that Mandelson’s resignation was inevitable.
Starmer is facing mounting scrutiny over his decision to appoint Mandelson given that there was already significant evidence in public about his connection to Epstein, including the fact he stayed at the disgraced financier’s townhouse in Manhattan while Epstein was in jail.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_fullsize/plain/did:plc:xusvyqwadkmbbd67hz7eyeqj/bafkreibabty4x7ylwoepsv2yl3rjjqhzpxuvqlf3jmuj6nvazr24f6crvi@jpeg)
