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Johnny does not lie. It is magnificent. Do not watch if you have any fear of water whatsoever.

Kemi Badenoch asked where she would send the 150,000 people she says she would deport every year, replies that it's an "irrelevant question".

You don’t know real second hand embarrassment until you see a guy irl try to hit on a woman using techniques he paid to learn from a ‘pick-up artist course’ online

Many pundits today are pushing the line that everyone who protests the genocide in Gaza is basically either antisemitic or tolerant of antisemitism. But isn't that precisely the conflation of the actions of the Israeli gov't with all Jewish people, which is at the heart of this wave of antisemitism?

Will do, Mark. I look forward to seeing more!

Convinced that most British people want to live in a functioning, decent country where government improves stuff and everyone can thrive.

The vast majority want nothing to do with this imported hate and atmosphere of violence directed at people just trying to live their lives.

Who could ever have imagined when I played a fictional rebel who joined the Resistance to oppose a criminal Authoritarian & wannabe King, it would be happening in real-life?

#TwentyfiveFortyseven

The Resilience Dilemma In this week’s Europe Dispatch, Minna Ålander reflects on the fact that deterrence by resilience clearly does not work.

The Latest Europe Dispatch by @alanderminna.bsky.social just appeared (free as always). Russian hybrid attacks cannot be met just by resilience, Europe must now seriously consider deterrence by punishment. If only Russia had become a normal state.... open.substack.com/pub/phillips...

Some familiar faces there, Mark!

Brett and Mat joined @radiox.co.uk to talk through some of the inspirations behind 'Antidepressants'.

Watch the full interview here: bit.ly/SuedeRadioX

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To our Jewish friends and neighbours across the North East. Now is the time for the people of our region to do what we do best - unite and stand together in solidarity, against hate and division.

YouTube video by The Daily Show Sebastian Murphy - Fronting Viagra Boys & Modern Resistance Music | The Daily Show

Great interview with Sebastian from Viagra Boys.

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The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
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✅Charity jobs

...and much more!
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Our #HateCrime Advocacy Service is here to make sure every voice is heard.
Standing with those affected by hate crime, working to uphold their rights and challenge racial discrimination.
If you or someone you know has been affected by #hatecrime, reach out today. #AdvocacyWorks

The area of Manchester where the horrific antisemitic attack took place is one of the few in the UK where Jewish & Muslim ppl both live in large numbers. We must learn from & follow how these communities support each other, as we condemn the attack & send love & solidarity to Jews across the UK

Nathan Gill’s treachery puts him in same league as the “Cambridge Five” Reform’s Russia connections may endanger our security – time for a public inquiry

Reform’s Russia connections are a danger to our national security.

It’s time for a public inquiry.

Moldova’s vote is a clear yes to a European future.

Despite Russia’s massive efforts to spread disinformation and buy votes, no force can stop a people committed to freedom.

We stand with Moldova on their path to the EU.

Pro-EU party secures majority in high-stakes Moldovan election The parliamentary election comes amid reports of an “unprecedented” Russian hybrid interference campaign.

🚨🚨Excellent and important news: The pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) secured a majority in a pivotal #Moldovan election that is set to keep the country on track to joining the #EU amidst massive Russian interference campaign. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/poll...

This is patriotism. 🇬🇧

This is pride.

This is unity.

This is a city and a region saying loud and clear- no to racism and no to a far right agenda seeking to divide us.

So much love for our place and our people today. Thank you to everyone who came out and showed who we are.❤️

Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.

Nathan Gill is no fringe politician.

He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.

A Brexit Party MEP.

A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:

"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."

This is a MASSIVE story

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Trump Has Awful Friday Over More Bad News for Him Spotify video

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One of the things that’s maddening about this is that *everyone knows* that casting “male loneliness” as a great social emergency—like the “birth rate” panic—is a way to legitimize attacks on women’s freedom. It’s taboo to point this out even though it serves literally no other function!

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The Trump administration announces a "review" of the safety of the abortion drug mifepristone—suggesting they may move to reverse Biden-era regulations that made the pill more available, including by mail.

Teenage Daydream by Debsey Wykes – Book Review Debsey Wykes, bassist and singer with Dolly Mixture, has written an enjoyable and insightful memoir telling the story of the band.

Teenage Daydream by Debsey Wykes – Book Review louderthanwar.com/teenage-dayd...