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We flounced out of the EU on the say-so of politicians who lied to us. And what a total shitshow that’s turned out to be. The polar opposite of what they promised. Now the call to flounce out of the ECHR. By the same people. Telling the same lies. Has the country been kicked in the head by a horse?

Image of an X post screenshot. The post from @CBotTh ... (C-Bo the Eggman) reads, "Banning words should do the trick," posted 20 hours ago. Below it, a Politico post from @politico (1 day ago) states, "Energy Dept. adds 'climate change' and 'emissions' to banned words list," with the Politico logo. The image includes profile pictures and timestamps.

Censorship is the mark of a weak regime.

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

Quelle surprise...

a cartoon dog is sitting in front of a fire and saying i 'm fine this is fine everything is fine Alt: a cartoon dog is sitting in front of a fire and saying i 'm fine this is fine everything is fine

German authorities have confirmed drones circling Munich were military grade.

Not sure how much longer NATO countries can keep up the pretense…

I left with a Kim Jong Un haircut, for the bargain price of £1.50 - the hairdresser lady was beaming with pride

And since that day, despite protestations at the time from friends who wanted to see the full haircut, all my selfies have been above eye level :)

Many years ago, at the start of my travelling adventures, I arrived in a very hot Thailand from a very cold Belgium needing a cooler haircut

I spotted a red and white barbers pole and a very enthusiastic elderly lady welcoming me. She didn't speak English, I didn't speak Thai, so we just pointed.

Tweet from U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach on Oct 3, 2025 "No fake news here. These first drafts honoring America’s 250th Birthday and @POTUS are real. Looking forward to sharing more soon, once the obstructionist shutdown of the United States government is over." Quoting a tweet with images of the $1 commemorative coin

Coin with a side view of Trump's head and the words "Liberty" "In God We Trust" and the date 1776-2026

Reverse of coin with Trump showing a fist, a flag behind and the words "Fight Fight Fight", "United States of America" and "E Pluribus Unum" [Out of many, one]

Draft $1 coin for the 250th anniversary of US independence next year, confirmed by US Treasurer Brandon Beach

Besides the date, no mention of American independence, but Trump's face is on both sides

What an egotistical maniac

(Living US presidents are allowed on commemorative coins apparently)

Pollution kills all Tees Estuary seal pups Harbour seal pups in Tees Estuary suffer 100% mortality in 2025, prompting MPs to demand a Defra inquiry into the deaths

Pollution kills all Tees Estuary seal pups
Harbour seal pups in Tees Estuary suffer 100% mortality in 2025, prompting MPs to demand a Defra inquiry into the deaths

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Kemi Badenoch mistakenly says NI voted in favour of Brexit In a BBC NI interview, the Tory leader said the

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Tories : "The last time I checked, Northern Ireland did vote to leave."

NI voted 55.8% to Remain in the EU

[crickets]

Israel’s Gaza flotilla interception triggers protests, diplomatic expulsions and calls for strikes Thousands marched in cities across the world following the interception of the flotilla and detainment of activists including Greta Thunberg

Israel have intercepted the Gaza flotilla

Today, a company linked to Baroness Michelle Mone was told it must repay the government £122m for breaching a contract for medical gowns during the Covid pandemic.

Read our special report online on some of the other fat cats who made a mint during covid.

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UK’s PPE Medpro win unlikely to guarantee recovery of £122mn, lawyers warn Medical equipment supplier linked to Michelle Mone breached government contract during pandemic, judge says

The UK government faces an uphill battle to recover the £122mn that a judge has ordered PPE Medpro to repay after finding that the medical supplier provided substandard equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic, lawyers have warned

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John Bercow proposed as prime minister of national unity government John Bercow has been proposed for the role of Britain’s caretaker prime minister, as opposition parties plot to sidestep Jeremy Corbyn and form a “government of national unity” composed entirely of pr...

Reminds me of this from 2019

“To be frank, if Corbyn hadn’t insisted on leading a GNU, we’d probably already have one by now“

Legally, the EU Treaties explicitly prevent such a shutdown - the existing budget continues to apply until a new budget is agreed

Bremainers Ask - Bremain in Spain Bremain in Spain is campaigning for a strong & close relationship with the EU and to protect the rights of British migrants living in Spain.

Zoe Gardner also pointed out that more people are seeking asylum in the UK as a direct result of Brexit

- People who have had their applications rejected in the EU can't reapply in another EU country

So they try the UK because we are not in the EU

'Farage Boats' is a useful term and should be normalised.

Looks like Michelle Mone is going to have to sell that yacht

(from Feb 23)

Because deporting people is more important than education...

What does a government shutdown mean and why is this year’s threat more serious? The US government has shut down because Congress couldn’t reach a funding agreement. Here’s what to know about what happens next

Explainer on the US government shutdown

The Democrats are holding out for health care and public broadcasting, the GOP say no

And while the Dept of Education will be furloughed, The Dept of Homeland Security will remain open 🤷

Italy to end support for international Gaza flotilla as it nears destination The Global Sumud Flotilla, with over 500 people including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, aims to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza

The Gaza flotilla are approaching the Israeli blockade, 500 people and 50 boats

They have already been attacked several times in the Med and are on high alert

I have zero sympathy for Nigel Farage’s feelings. That rat bastard wants to deport half my wife’s coworkers, my dentist, several friends, my neighbours, a gal who works in my pub, and like 40 people from my church

People of Illinois, we need your help.

Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.

We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.

“Please clap.”

"I hope Starmer wakes up tomorrow morning and feels ashamed about what he has done," says man who unveiled this poster the day Jo Cox was assassinated by a far-right terrorist.

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#Gaza #Blair #Trump

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