“When people who oppose all forms of violence, who are trying to stop war and terrorism, are arrested on terrorism charges, nothing makes sense any more” - spot on from @georgemonbiot.bsky.social

Because he doesn't believe Palestinian lives are equal to Israeli lives. Because he's totally lost his humanity in his bubble where he sees peoples lives as bargaining chips. And because the man is devoid of all principles and compassion. Next question.

And yet a government petition to end the sleaze languishes with just a few hundred votes. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...

This. I've listened in real time to BBC Radio - in particular Radio 4 - devolving into a reactionary mouthpiece. The news segments are principally concerned with uncritically repeating racist, far-right narratives about immigrants. Two Minutes Hate, every hour on the hour.

A map of countries that recognise the State of Palestine. You can now add France… but apparently not the UK, Germany, Canada of Australia. Shameful.

It's very telling what happens to the comment whenever I write on this subject. Every other week, the comments in my substack are witty, funny and kind. On this topic, they're bitter, vicious, demented. open.substack.com/pub/iandunt/...

I presume there is this tiny army of Very Angry Radicalised People sweeping the web and pouncing into the comment section of any article which is remotely sympathetic to trans people. So you quickly learn to write on the subject and then never, ever look at the comments.

These stupid people need to be kicked out in 2029.

It most certainly is!! youtube.com/shorts/0y99j...

Aggregate Result of the 75 Council By-Elections since the May 2025 Local Elections: ➡️ RFM: 24 🔶 LDM: 22 🔵 CON: 11 🔴 LAB: 7 🟢 GRN: 5 💁‍♂️ Ind: 3 🎗️ SNP: 1 🌼 PLC: 1 🏘️ Local: 1

A councillor tried to stop another 24-hour gaming centre. Planning officers agreed with her but approved it anyway. Not by mistake – by law. How this could be changed to stop them plaguing our high streets and harming vulnerable people ⤵️

This is the person Scottish Labour is lining up to defend, and who the entire GC movement has turned into their hero

The Courier reports on Sandie Peggie's racist posts, where she used the term "p*kis" and said that, following devistating floods, Pakistan looked like a "giant bowl of coco pops". Sandie Peggie is supported in her case by Sex Matters. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...

Skegness, one of your absolute finest people right here. Buy her a drink whenever you see her.

Has #Starmer only just realised that it's losing him votes? Is it cynical of me to think that this might be the only reason he's looking like he might lift a finger to help stop the #GazaGenocide? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

💙 #MondayMotivation 🏳️‍🌈 #FBR #FBPE #Resistance #StrongerTogether #KindnessMatters #Motivation #Bluecrew

Supporting Palestine Action’s right to protest is not the same as supporting Palestine Action. It’s time for Keir Starmer to remember why human rights exist. Read @clivestaffordsmith.bsky.social’s op-ed here: goodlaw.social/8idv

Supporting the right to protest is not the same as supporting Palestine Action, says human rights lawyer Clive Stafford Smith. Read Clive's full op-ed 👇 goodlaw.social/8idv

It’s important to protect children online, but tech firms and legislators must make sure that they don’t lock children out of material they have a right to access – and that the line between “appropriate” and “inappropriate” isn’t discriminatory.

🚨24 hours left to take action 🚨 Join over 21,000 people and stop TalkTV’s transphobic hate 👇 action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-t...

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... Very good

Today, our capital proudly marks seven years of London Trans+ Pride. As trans rights come under increasing pressure across the UK, this year’s march is a vital reminder: London is a city that stands for equality, dignity and pride - for everyone. 🏳️‍⚧️

✍️THIS MAKES THEM MORE HONEST THAN OUR MEDIA. I JUST SUBSCRIBED. Scottish newspaper headline about Trump visit referred to him as 'convicted US felon'? www.snopes.com/fact-check/s... 💙 #SaturdayMood 🏳️‍🌈 #FBR #FBPE #Resistance #StrongerTogether #KindnessMatters #Motivation #Bluecrew

Our current Scottish Parliamentary Nowcast: SNP — 60 Seats Lab — 22 Con — 12 GP — 11 LD — 7 Ref — 17 Alba — 0 devolvedelections.co.uk/scotland/

Our latest Nowcast for the 2026 Senedd election: Ref — 31 Seats PC — 28 Lab — 25 Con — 6 LD — 4 GP — 2 devolvedelections.co.uk/wales/

Today's Nowcast for the next Assembly Election: SF — 24 Seats DUP — 20 AP — 15 UUP — 10 SDLP — 10 TUV — 10 GP — 1 devolvedelections.co.uk/northern-ire...

There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

🔴University and College Union Staff Say It Is a ‘Toxic Workplace’ as They Consider Third Round of Strikes UCU staff say they have been victims of “bullying and intimidation” by management, as they ballot for another set of walkouts bylinetimes.com/2025/07/26/u...

People across Wales are horrified by what's happening in Gaza. We're seeing malnourished children and people murdered while queuing for food. This suffering cannot go on. Plaid Cymru calls for an immediate ceasefire, an end to arms sales, and urgent recognition of a Palestinian state.

#FreePalestine 🇵🇸

Labour won't talk about it, for obvious reasons, but Zarah Sultana knows its decision to treat as expendable communities that need its protection is a huge push factor.

'Mass starvation in Gaza is the great horror of our age...' and, 'Governments which make only grudging, punch-pulling efforts to stop the butchery are complicit in a war crime of the century.' Poignant writing by Patrick Cockburn in @theipaper.com today. inews.co.uk/opinion/mass...

I feel badly for Scotland and England but while he’s out of the country, can someone please change the locks?

You know what to do, Scotland. Do it for Janey.

Donald Trump flees to Scotland as backers admit Epstein files could lead to impeachment www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

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EU decision to extend temporary protection for those fleeing the invasion of Ukraine officially extended for another year (to March 2027) eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-conten...

"You're being targeted by disinformation networks that are vastly more effective than you realize. And they're making you more hateful and depressed." I don't normally post Reddit links, but this is so good that I think everyone who uses social media should read it. www.reddit.com/r/self/s/5XO...

I spoke with the Guardian about suspected return of US nuclear weapons to Lakenheath air base in the UK. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j... I found in 2008 that weapons had been withdrawn fas.org/publication/... and we have documented indications they might return fas.org/publication/...

🚨BREAKING🚨 ICJ ruling that a healthy environment is a human right could be a real turning point in setting out governments’ legal responsibility to tackle #climate crisis 👇

Then, "for balance" enter Lord Glasman (only UK politician invited to Trump's inauguration) as "the Labour voice", spouting bollocks like "just put the Royal Navy in the Channel" and "leave the ECHR". The ONLY person who faced constant interruption and pushback was @carolinelucas.bsky.social.

It's utterly mad. These people are the opposite of terrorists. THEY WANT PEACE. The police know they're not terrorists. The government knows they're not terrorists. Yet, on the Home Secretary's orders, they're being arrested under the Terrorism Act. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

The reports breaks down the population of Britain into seven groups: Progressive Activists – 12% of the pop Incrementalist Left – 21% Established Liberals – 9% Sceptical Scrollers – 10% Rooted Patriots – 20% Traditional Conservatives – 8% Dissenting Disruptors – 20%

Scotland never wanted out of the European Union and Brexit proves a failure. Can a new Scottish Government bring change? | Charlie McCarthy

Well worth reading (and reposting) here... on how easy it is to become a racist.

In Cymru and Scotland, 16- and 17-year-olds can already vote in elections for their devolved parliaments and in local elections – but must wait until 18 to vote in Westminster elections (General Elections and Police and Crime Commissioner elections).