Pabloite.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the Left. ‘Dignified’ part of the Constitution. Walter Bagehot famously asserted that, “the constitutional monarch’s role as having “three rights—the right to be consulted, the …

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Playing his role as part of what Walter Bagehot called the "dignified" Royal side of the Constitution.

Andrew has been released from police custody after almost 12 hours. He left Aylesham Police Station in a vehicle. He was seen appearing to lie slightly back in his seat.

Mountbatten-Windsor photographed leaving police station.

Prince Andrew leaves police station

The Dark Prince.

L: Private Eye front cover, yesterday.
R: News headline, today.

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BBC reporting that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

There is no precedent for a senior member of the royal family being placed under arrest in modern British history. A seismic moment for the monarchy.

A final call out for anyone wanting to join my latest community meeting on SEND.

It is taking place tomorrow, Friday 20th February, 3.30pm-5pm.

If you would like to attend, email jack.abbott.mp@parliament.uk for more details including the venue.

Please share with families who would be interested.

Towards Explaining Your Party Divisions. Cde Owen Jones has noted, “I’ve dipped into Your Party stuff online, and oh my god, what an unbelievably toxic mess.” Surely not. Some of their dividing issues: Statement above fr…

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Indeed. I have read some Harbi....

Stop Palantir taking over our public services! Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.

Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

Post Office confirms closure date for town centre store Ipswich Post Office in TG Jones in Westgate Street has announced that it will close its doors on June 9.

It's very disappointing that the Westgate Street post office will be closing in June.

I'm looking to meet the Post Office ASAP to discuss their plans to reopen in a new location.

Other town centre post offices in Fore Street and Carr Street remain open.

Your Party group writes to “Dear Bristol Patriots.” Most people have lost interest in Your Party, apart from a morbid fascination with the vicious disputes between The Many and Grassroots Left factions. But this, perhaps, is on another level. It ind…

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Appointing Robert Jenrick as Reform UK's shadow chancellor should raise a few tens of thousands of pounds in donations from billionaire property developers keen to avoid £45m tax bills

The Labour Together scandal goes right to the heart of No 10 – Starmer has nowhere to hide | Peter Geoghegan He can sack who he wants to protect himself, but all roads currently lead back to the prime minister, says Peter Geoghegan of Democracy for Sale

Crucial article by @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the dimensions of a major scandal. A public inquiry is essential.
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It's great, rationing myself to one a week live, so I don't binge and stream them all up. Detectorists was an all-time favourite, reinforced by knowing its main film sites, Framlingham and other parts of Suffolk - the locals are very proud of that.

@bobfrombrockley.bsky.social @philedwards.bsky.social of interest.

The case was heard today. The judge has reserved judgment, and will deliver his decision at a later date. We are extremely disappointed that CPS has continued to pursue this case. We hope the High Court will uphold his acquittal and settle this matter once and for all.

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The POUM: Republic, Revolution, and Counterrevolution. Andy Durgan. Review. “The P.O.U.M. (Partido Obrero de Unificación Marxista) was one of those dissident Communist parties which have appeared in many countries in the last few years as a result of the opposition t…

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Mort de Quentin Deranque : retour sur le parcours d’un militant néofasciste Le jeune homme de 23 ans, décédé après une brutale agression à Lyon, s’était récemment rapproché de plusieurs collectifs d’extrême droite ayant recours à la violence. Passé par l’Action française, il a participé en mai 2025 au défilé néonazi du Comité du 9-Mai à Paris.

Mort de Quentin Deranque : retour sur le parcours d’un militant néofasciste

Le jeune homme, décédé après une brutale agression à Lyon, s’était récemment rapproché de plusieurs collectifs d’extrême droite ayant recours à la violence.

@alexandreberteau.bsky.social‬ X @dodonatien.bsky.social

Of wide interest, somebody who was influential on the anti-Stalinist left with Let History Judge in the 1970s @bobfrombrockley.bsky.social @anothergreen.bsky.social

Roy Medvedev, Dissident Soviet Historian, 1925 – 2026. “Roy Medvedev, the Soviet historian whose books on Stalin’s crimes and Communism’s excesses made him a political outcast for decades, and then a rehabilitated voice of conscience as an invali…

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Oh for absolute sputs sake

STATEMENT: Restore Labour Democracy I've just signed the Restore Labour Democracy statement. Join Labour MPs, members and trade union leaders - add your name today! We demand an end to the factional culture coming from the top of the ...

I've just signed the Restore Labour Democracy statement.
Join Labour MPs, members and trade union leaders - add your name today!
We demand an end to the factional culture coming from the top of the Labour Party that has sidelined members and helped alienate voters.

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I doubt even 10% of UK Twitter would vote Restore Britain, but even if they did that is about 0.5% of the UK voters.

Wondered about that 'poll', now you've nailed it.

Far Right activist fatally beaten in Lyon. France 24 reports: “French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday urged calm and restraint after the fatal beating of a 23-year-old French youth aligned with the far-right on the sidelines of …

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STATEMENT: Restore Labour Democracy I've just signed the Restore Labour Democracy statement. Join Labour MPs, members and trade union leaders - add your name today! We demand an end to the factional culture coming from the top of the ...

Trade union leaders, Labour MPs and members groups have launched a new call to end the factional culture coming from the top of the Labour Party and to restore Labour democracy and members’ rights.

🌹Sign up here: tinyurl.com/RestoreLabou...

Why Jewish Greens are urging party members to vote against Motion A105: Zionism is Racism. This, on a Green Party Conference motion that has caused a great deal of controversy, deserves to be widely circulated (Via Bob from Brockley). Whatever your opinion on its standpoint it reflects w…

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