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Britons don’t want any part of Trump’s war fixation – the sooner Labour realises that the better | Owen Jones Kowtowing to US foreign policy in Iraq and Afghanistan had disastrous consequences. Why are leaders making the same mistake again, asks Guardian columnist Owen Jones

Our elites brought us Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya and Gaza.

At what point do we ask if they are a death cult?

New column 👇

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From 'buzzing' to 'relief': Gorton and Denton voters react to result Residents in Gorton and Denton share their opinions after the Green's historic by-election victory.

From "buzzing" to "relief": Gorton and Denton voters react to result

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Three US bombers land at RAF Fairford amid conflict with Iran The military bombers are capable of launching missiles more than 1,500 miles.

Airstrip One.
The idea that the war machine the US has mobilised can be divided into 'offensive' and 'defensive' operations, and that UK bases are only used for the latter, is contemptible nonsense.
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Hertsmere Green Party has gone from 50 Members in January 2025 to 187 members today.
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It was amazing to see Reeves all pleased with herself last week when even the scraps she was bragging about where obviously about to get blown to bits by this.

Daily mail beware the green menace

Didn't expect Daily Mail to be doing free branding.

Lower bills, protect the NHS and fund public services.

Can imagine why Lord Rothermere isn't so keen....

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This is where our global utopia crashes into laser-guided reality Britons will all feel the impact of the war with Iran, not just those who have moved to Dubai expecting peace and security Charlotte Ivers Saturday March 07 2026, 11.00pm GMT, The Sunday Times ＜ Share n 2013, when I was at university, I used to Facebook-_ message friends who were lounging by private pools in Tehran and Tel Aviv while studying abroad. Back home it had become something of a status symbol to teach yourself Russian, largely because the nightlife in Moscow was so good: dark, sexy and glamorous. In the little English pubs we frequented, friends would airily report on what was happening on the Russian social media site VK, or China's WeChat. Life was good, goods were cheap and the world belonged to us. I feel rather uncomfortable thinking of it now. There's something a bit jazz age about the whole thing: gilded youth toasting their own cosmopolitanism and sophistication while the world trundled quietly towards chaos. There were signs, obviously. In 2014 Russia invaded the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine. But, still, the nightlife in Moscow was fantastic.

Whose global Utopia? The news that the party is over and things are going to get especially miserable is IMO going to come as a major surprise for millions of people who did not get invites to the festivities in the first place.

Martha's rule may have saved 400 lives so far in England, figures show Exclusive: System brought in after death of 13-year-old is helping 'transform culture' of NHS, says patient safety director Andrew Gregory Health editor Sun 8 Mar 2026 18.00 GMT.

Responding to the data, Wes Streeting, the health secretary, said Mills and Laity had turned "unimaginable grief" into "lasting change". "Martha's rule is making sure the NHS listens to patients and their families when it matters most, with each call potentially resulting in a life-saving intervention," he said. "I am determined that Martha's legacy continues to grow through pilots in maternity wards. This is all part of our plan to make sure that patient safety is at the very heart of the NHS and that each and every family gets the compassionate care they expect and deserve."

This makes me SO angry!

This statement from Wes Streeting about ‘Martha’s Rule’ (listening to family members of patients who want a second opinion on their critical care) yet he completely IGNORES parents of trans kids! 😖

The f*cking hypocrisy!!! 😤

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It's pretty simple. A politician's views are your business. Their family's views are not your business.

Reform UK bars award-winning journalist from manifesto launch - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage Restriction is 'straight from Trump playbook' says writer

Reform have skin so thin you can see right through it.
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I remember objections to developer's plans Camden's historic stables markets were made irrelevant when most of it mysteriously burnt down.

An illegal war by USA & Israel, propped up by missions from UK air bases.

Supported by Nigel Farage.

Over 1000 civilians dead & now the threat of global economic fallout. Trump's disaster makes us all less safe, less secure - and we will remember those who backed it.

Full solidarity with Hannah Spencer, this is absolutely disgraceful behaviour.
This is a direct attack on our democracy, Hannah is an elected MP that has the right to walk free in the city she represents without these extremists behaving like thugs

YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski The Water Industry Scandal

My conversation this week with the brilliant @feargalsharkey.bsky.social:

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Quiz question for today:

Compare the two images below and decide which one is best described by the word 'sectarianism'

My critics want silence – but advocating for peace is what democracy demands A week ago, I attended the apolitical Stop The War Coalition protest in Parliament Square alongside hundreds of fellow protesters. Since then,…

Muslim voices speaking about war in the Middle East are treated not as participants in democratic debate but as suspects within it. Our motives are interrogated, our loyalties questioned, and our words interpreted through a presumption of bad faith.

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Anakin Padme meme "The Far Right right? right?"

We were the same. It needs a few motivated people to take the lead...

Another reason for the scrapping of NHS England. Now healthcare decisions can be decided behind closed doors at the Department of Heath without scrutiny.

Medical transition for trans kids is now banned for new referrals on the NHS. Trans kids in the UK can still go private or DIY (for now).

This means the new clinics that replaced GIDS are close to useless at best, conversion therapy at worst. 1/5

Left: Shabana Mahmood gloats about Labour values

Right: Shabana Mahmood blocked an 18 year old Afghan girl from accepting an education at York or Reading, abandoning her to the Taliban

Hertsmere Green Party has gone from 50 Members in January 2025 to 187 members today.
@hertsmeregreens.bsky.social

A great piece. Solidarity. Stay safe.

Mothin Ali - on point as ever. It is humbling to see that a community gardener from Gipton & Harehills holds more integrity in his little finger than the entire Westminster political Elite.

“My critics want silence. But advocating for peace is what democracy demands”

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Transitioning to clean energy faster would protect the UK from world events that raise the oil price :-)

Green Party say 'Hannah Spencer won't be silenced' after Manchester violence Hannah Spencer, Gorton and Denton's newly-elected MP, was ushered into a police car amid the unfolding chaos

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I'm sure all those women MPs from other parties who are so vocal about the abuse they receive will be fully and loudly condemning this attack on Hannah.

Being feminists and all...

So sorry. Solidarity Hannah.

Happy "International Men's Day is on November 19th" Day

Just "protecting women and girls" is it?

Thugs. Bigoted thugs.