Gerard Loughlin

The Government must reveal all details of Peter Mandelson’s links to Palantir - Foxglove Sign the petition for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm?

I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...

A man with dark hair and wearing glasses smiles at the camera. His picture is central and bordered by a blurred image of an old Catholic manuscript. Text on the picture says "We hold the UK's first academic chair dedicated specifically to Catholic history."

Did you know we hold the UK’s first academic chair dedicated specifically to #Catholic history? Dr James Kelly @durhamtheology.bsky.social @ccshistorycatholic.bsky.social holds the Clare and Hawley Chair - indicative of our ground-breaking research into the history of #Catholicism 👉 bit.ly/4amN7cq

A silhouetted person stands on wet sand near the shoreline as the sun sets beneath a long pier that angles across the frame. The sun aligns between the pier pylons, casting a bright vertical reflection on the sand and water. The sky shifts from warm orange near the horizon to deep blue above, with scattered clouds catching faint pink light.

Caught in the moment. Ocean Beach, San Diego, California

#SanDiego #sunset #OceanBeach

Gateshead | Newcastle

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"I was only following orders" wasn't an acceptable excuse at the Nuremberg trials & won't work now.

#AccountabilityIsComing

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Another reason to have nowt to do with the Winter Olympics.

Sir Mark Tully obituary BBC correspondent and author whose sensitive reporting from India made him a revered public figure in the subcontinent

Sir Mark Tully | 1935-2026

Keep these extremist villains away from our precious NHS! Email your local trust now. Instructions below ... and do also consider giving to the Good Law Project.

Stop Sex Matters infiltrating the Council of Europe In just one week, the Council of Europe will be voting to ban conversion therapy. This would be an incredibly important step to stop the rollback in the rights of LGBTQ+ people. But Sex Matters is inf...

I've just used Good Law Project's tool to email MPs on the Council of Europe and let them know they don’t have to bend down to Sex Matter’s transphobic threats.
The more they hear from us, the harder it’ll be for them to ignore us. goodlaw.social/9f10d1

New book, new on the desk

As Trump menaces Greenland, this much is clear: the free world needs a new plan – and inspired leadership | Gordon Brown The idea that the liberal rules-based order can survive his presidency now seems complacent. This is a historic moment – and a time to act, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown: ‘[I]n quick succession, the US has abandoned its longstanding championing of the rule of law, human rights, democracy and the territorial integrity of nation states. Gone is its erstwhile support for humanitarian aid and environmental stewardship.’

New book, new on the desk

I believe they were going to release the Epstein files, but they haven’t. I understand the law requires their release, but it has not been enacted. When are they going to release the files?

Brian Bilston | The Power of Poetry

It’s the Constitution that gives you a tyrannous government. The Constitution needs serious reform, limiting the power of the president.

Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow

The good news is that SIX seasoned federal prosecutors in Minnesota have resigned rather than engage in a bogus 'investigation' of Renee Good and her wife rather than investigating Good's killer.

The bad news is that there are now six fewer honest, dedicated federal prosecutors with DOJ.

Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...

The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. We can stop this if enough of us speak up. Will you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...

Just so I'm understanding this right if Iran shoots protesters our country will have a military response. But when OUR government shoots protesters it's okay and the people deserve it .

And I’m gonna "like" this post every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

#Justice4theVictims_NOW

How UVA’s presidential search missed what took us an hour to find Inside Higher Ed frames the controversy surrounding Scott C. Beardsley's appointment as the University of Virginia's president.

This seems to strongly suggest that the incoming president of UVA doctored his CV to the edge of outright dishonesty, and that the most recent changes came months before Jim Ryan was forced, as if they were made in anticipation in Ryan’s removal. augustafreepress.com/news/vanishi...

Tonight in Kyiv, it’s −13°C. Some parts of the city have been without electricity for more than 60 hours after russian attacks.

Hans van Manen obituary Pioneering Dutch choreographer who fused classical and modern ballet styles into stripped back movement

Hans van Manen | 1932-2025

White House unleashes torrent of untruths after woman shot dead by ICE Victim-blaming began almost as soon as Renee Nicole Good was killed – we examine the claims and the reality

White House unleashes torrent of untruths after woman shot dead by ICE

Open letter: UK must not abstain on UN Venezuela vote Stop Trump Coalition

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Britain not involved in US Venezuela attack, says Keir Starmer UK prime minister describes situation as fast-moving and is waiting for more details to emerge

Zack Polanski responded to Starmer’s comments and said: “Starmer says he wants to establish facts by watching Donald Trump’s press conference.” Exactly.