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Labour let the last Tory Govt pass repressive anti protest laws. Some of us Peers tried to stop the worst measures with a Fatal Motion I tabled, but Labour refused to support it. Now in power, they are happy to use these laws against us.

submitted 12 days ago • 15 comments

A republic, if you can keep it...

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

So let’s suppose that Trump’s negotiating the spoils of Ukraine with Putin is from a position of Trump knowing Putin is weak. Obviously he doesn’t care about Ukraine - they are weak and so have no say. 1 of 3 🧵

submitted 15 days ago • 2 comments

It’s not aim that’s the key skill in operating followspots, but anticipation, says lighting designer Rob Halliday. Automated systems don't have it because they can't read people 👇

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

He’s “so into it” because he has so much to gain, you witless fool.

submitted 24 days ago • 219 comments

open.substack.com/pub/broligar...

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

I feel like having encouraged everyone to jump ship to Bluesky, I should be providing content. Umm… felt pretty, might delete later! But welcome to Bluesky!

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

Why have the Guardian & Observer's journalists voted overwhelming to go on strike? I've attempted to summarise our concerns, the reports so far & why a Scott Trust board meeting tomorrow is a pivotal moment for press freedom & the future of journalism. open.substack.com/pub/broligar...

submitted 102 days ago • 47 comments

So here’s the update. The billionaire owner of the Guardian preparing to get rid of a core part of the news org + 100 journalists. If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.

submitted 101 days ago • 84 comments