www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... Govt agencies need to give guidance on this...or it'll be a shitstorm when Trump pops his clogs!

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... Govt agencies need to give guidance on this...or it'll be a shitstorm when Trump pops his clogs!

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s... In France they blame the govt and austerity but in pathetic little England (and the rest of the UK) people pin their frustration on migrants. FFS!

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... How is this malicious, either literally or legally? It is not indecent or grossly offensive, contains no threat and is not knowingly false. Its aim is to question and educate! The UK's bending the knee to Trump is grossly offensive, however!

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... When will he call out the far right and stop pandering to Reform? When will he stand for what he is supposed to stand for? When will he lead, FFS?

www.theguardian.com/society/2025... What's the point, if a Labour Govt won't actually push to deliver on compensation in already existing schemes such as Windrush, infected blood and the PO debacle? No movement on servicemen exposed to radiation either. It's (un)just posturing!

www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte... Is that even a thing...plotting against yourself? Starmer is bringing himself down...it's totally on him!

www.theguardian.com/politics/liv... So why is this govt still using X? Do they really think they can counter the poison there...or are they actually wanting the votes of those who trust and believe Musk?

www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Let's suppose we did need a strong political operator like Mandelson, that still doesn't excuse his appalling judgment re. Epstein, nor his failure to fully disclose. Starmer took the risk, and Starmer has to take the shit too!

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s... It used to be 'Remember the Alamo!' but now it's become 'Remember Altamont!'

www.theguardian.com/politics/liv... So posh, plummy Mandelson gets away with an error of judgment but working class Rayner gets hung, drawn and quartered for hers! Now, maybe this is the justification of the epithet 'Two-tier Keir'!

Had a great start to the day…foraging for wild blackberries (to cook) and seaweed (to add to compost in garden).

The Government is planning to roll out mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...

I actually get that there should be a 'wait' period but this would be easier to accept if a) it came from a govt not scared to say we welcome refugees, and b) it wasn't so clear that 'Smash the gangs!' is failing and being replaced by 'Smash the refugees and their families!'

www.theguardian.com/politics/202... The 'redneck patriots' all scream "We are a Christian country!" but precious few will be in church today or heeding the voices of both a current senior clergyman and a former head of the C of E!

We need to be able to debate the implications of the outrageous privilege the Windsors have in British society: it feeds and sustains all other privilege as well as the ideas of what the supposedly 'good old days' look like.

For those screaming "We are a Christian country!" Please read this... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Please sign Oxfam's petition - www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved... And maybe email them asking them to add Bluesky to their 'share buttons' list or, better still, replace X with Bluesky!

We really should boycott this lot!

The snake oil salesman got his way once - the result was a disaster. Don’t let him do it again

www.theguardian.com/technology/2... OMG, now I've seen it all: you think of all the shit Musk has pulled and now he says this? Dude, the clue is in the word "artificial"! The whole point of a LLM is that they can learn to say this but it's just a regurgitation of inputs...and not real!

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You really couldn't make this up! 🤣

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... 1/ This is what both the far right and those who misguidedly get drawn into their hate need to understand...that most asylum seekers are normal people trying to re-find a somewhat normal life.

www.theguardian.com/politics/liv... Did Jacqui Smith really mean to imply the govt will take on "...stronger terrorist-style powers" or did she mean the new powers will be like the current strong ANTI-terrorist powers? Many might think the govt's strategy of punching down is terrorist-like!

She is rightly getting some shit for this following her comments on GMB today!

Have to share this...from a local awarding- winning chippy on FB:

www.theguardian.com/politics/202... I love the bit where he says "I'll using every tool at my disposal..." Just look in the mirror, Rupert...there it is!

If you are resident in Scotland, please consider writing to John Swinney to ensure that appropriate actions follow his recent acknowledgement of the genocide taking place in Gaza: actionnetwork.org/letters/writ...

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... This man is a disgrace: someone needs to give him a good metaphorical slap around his head!

This, a farewell gift from a teacher at my school in Mumbai, arrived today, just hours after India's thrilling victory over England today!

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a... 1/ So, would protesting the proscription of Palestine Action on the basis it was an unnecessary and disproportionate action by the govt be treated the same as expressing explicit support for the organisation?

www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Am I the only one confused by this? It seems to be saying to Israel, "If you participate in a process leading to establishment of a Palestinian state, we won't recognise that state as early as if you don't." Starmer, just do it, recognise the Palestinian state!

www.theguardian.com/politics/202... 1/ Interesting article and, in a nutshell, a) Labour voters who switched to Reform will switch back if enough action on the NHS and coat of living, and b) voting Reform is - for many - a protest vote for a party they are not committed to.

Petition: Recognise Palestine as a State and seek immediate ceasefire in Gaza petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j... Starmer needs to be calling for land access for humanitarian aid rather than this limited approach. Yes, it's better than nothing but everyone except Starmer gets that it's simply performative. If he wants to be seen as a leader, he needs to start leading!

Seen at the anti-Trump demo in Edinburgh: "A conman, a rapist, a felon and a paedophile walk into a bar. The barman says "On your own tonight, Mr Trump?"

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England's water companies lose 1 trillion litres of water a year to leaks. Dump sewage in rivers, have 1,135 criminal convictions Built no new reservoirs since 1989. Paid £85bn in dividends, have debt of £70bn One- third of the customer bills cover debt servicing. Govt is OK with privatisation.

Instead of saying this, why won't Streeting say what his plan is for pay restoration- full or partial, and over what time frame. Stuck to this year's offer but outline the plan, even with caveats. That'd have to assuage them somewhat, surely?

I work in a hospital. When my admin shift is over, I am out the door. When the residents' shift is over....they're often still working 2 or 3 hours later. They deserve better wages.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... I just can't have Owen Jones' optimism that there might be a day of reckoning. It's what those complicit in the genocide are relying on.

Trump’s heading to Scotland this weekend and wants the next Open at his Turnberry course. I just told The R&A: DO NOT give it to him :x: Will you join me too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... Putting aside the nonsense that is the proscribing of Palestine Action, why do the bail conditions for a 74-year old need to include banning her from Liverpol ciry centre? She's already banned from any pro-Palestine demos...so is it just punitive?

www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j... 1/ As the video states, most people and small organisations find legal letters threatening...and this has to be more true than ever with the current 'hostile environment' towards protest.

All well and good but the biggest fault in our democracy is our archaic electoral system which allows political parties to be elected even though two thirds of us vote against them. They accept Mayoral elections need to be elected fairly so why not Westminster? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Not a biggy: at 16 you can leave school and work...and then you have to pay tax..."No taxation without representation!" has been a rallying cry since before the American Revolution some 250 years ago!