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When will Govt learn you can’t out-Reform Reform - you end up simply legitimising their toxic narrative. To see off populists, Labour needs to invest in public services & local communities, making a real difference to people’s lives - levy a wealth tax & use it to improve people’s lives *now*

After Southport, Westminster is floundering. It should look to Idris Elba | Martin Kettle

Fantastic work here from Hope Not Hate, exposing a sinister network of moral deviants who need to be rooted out of public life investigations.hopenothate.org.uk/andrew-sabis...

Israel has killed at least 14 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, breaking the ceasefire deal. So much still hangs in the balance for Palestinians. 📄Read our new article for the 9⃣ key issues to watch out for: waronwant.org/news-analysi...

Donald Trump. An Apology. The new Private Eye is out now

Preparing mass layoffs of civil servants in order to replace them with loyalists is another move from the authoritarian playbook www.politico.com/news/2025/01...

🥀 So disappointed in Labour this week 💚 Do something positive today: join.greenparty.org.uk

Violet’s Tale ❤️ @renmakesmusic.bsky.social

I need an antidote to all this hate and negativity!

Prince Harry settles legal claim against Sun publisher

The Bishop of Washington’s full-throated denouncement of the hurtful policies of Donald Trump was absolutely magnificent, and the internet said “Amen!” www.thepoke.com/2025/01/22/b...

This is an insanely good article - do read! Thanks @anneapplebaum.bsky.social

Amazing to see the RSC's Kyoto. Powerful play reflecting on (often lack of!) climate action. The Zero Hour bill in Parliament is cosponsored by @carladenyer.bsky.social. Please write to your own MP to ensure they vote for this vital Climate & Nature bill! www.zerohour.uk/climate-and-...

Some employees at Sonos say the outgoing Chief Product Officer was largely responsible for the reputation loss associated with the company's botched app and its rushed release.

Greens have long campaigned for rail renationalisation and I’m really pleased that this government is taking action. I asked the minister when Great Western Railway will come back into public hands to put an end to rip-off rail fares and disappointing services for my constituents.

The Deep Fears Stoking British Fascism - essay on Musk's self-radicalisation ... https://paulmasonnews.medium.com/the-deep-fears-stoking-british-fascism-a65cfd8042cb

NEW: By abandoning fact-checkers and loosening its Hateful Conduct policy, Meta has made clear the future it wants for its platforms.

I've been shocked by the outrageous smears being pushed by Elon Musk - not least against one of the @greenparty.org.uk's hardworking councillors @mothinali.bsky.social. We must stand up to this right-wing billionaire's attempt to subvert our democracy- here's how www.politicshome.com/thehouse/art...

Just watched last night - brilliant. And most terrifying part was that it was hard to know where film ended and the BBC news began. First 2 news items: (1) Meta ditches fact checking (2) Trump threatens to gain control of Greenland “It may not be too late for you” - friends, it’s getting later …

WATCH: “That is absolutely disgusting. God forbid anything happens to Jess Phillips.” @mrjamesob.bsky.social reacts to former 🇬🇧 Prime Minister Liz Truss helping Elon paint a target on the back of @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social over unhinged lies. Full: www.instagram.com/share/BBG_nG...

OMG. Lamentable 🤬🤯

Guardian and Observer journalists strike over proposed sale www.channel4.com/news/guardia...

Loving this tone but…. Are you ready for a world that’s about to be dipped in 50 shades of café crème! #pantone #mocha-mousse #design

This week, the FBI and CISA published a guide encouraging Americans not to text, and to use encryption messaging as much as possible. Here's our practical guide on protecting yourself from surveillance, from best encryption messaging platforms to location services:

Please help us and take the short survey here...it's all about political donations...something I talk a lot about in my book Democracyforsale.co.uk/safeguard The warrior @petergeoghegan.bsky.social who leads Democracy For Sale is taking this to MPs who support transparency PLEASE SHARE 🙏🏼