First Kent, now SEVEN more Reform-led councils are 'considering tax increases' When Reform promise you savings on your council tax bill, what else could you expect? It's not going to plan for the DOGE unit...

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Great tweet

The free press fights back... Introducing the Nerve. From the wreckage of my old newspaper, comes a new all-women, journalist-owned, independent publication. Join us!

Right. A bit more about what we’re up to.

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Has Russia lost Moldova? Why the bitterly contested election in a "faraway country, between people of whom we know nothing", matters a lot

Looks like Putin's attempt to bully Moldova has failed. With 90% of votes counted, the pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) has a 20 point lead over the Russian-funded Patriotic Bloc open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...

What we saw last night was nothing but lies beyond count. The twisting of good projects overseas into dark evil and almost 5 minutes of lies about Social Security recipients. It’s all twisting reality so fools are eager to tear down the very system protecting them. They’re coming for ALL of it.

Posting of The Day, Sir !

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Tate brothers leave Romania on jet bound for the US, sources tell BBC Summary • Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have left Romania, sources tell the BBC • The pair are believed to have departed by private jet shortly after 05:00 local time (03:00 GMT) • The brothers were arrested in Romania three years ago and face trial on allegations of rape, trafficking minors and money laundering, all of which they deny

EL PAIS International MEXICO • CHINA • LATEST NEWS DONALD TRUMP > Data contradicts Trump: Migrant detentions and deportations are not limited to criminals More than 40% of those expelled by mid-February had no criminal record. Civil rights organizations denounce that many people are being detained because of their race or skin color

So, Trump forcibly deports hundreds of immigrants who have no criminal record and welcomes in Andrew Tate - a toxic misogynist on trial for rape, child-trafficking and money-laundering.

Sums up what this repulsive US regime is all about.
Moral depravity and money. Nothing else. Nothing good.

The question no one dares ask: what if Britain has to defend itself from the US? | George Monbiot So much of our intelligence and military systems are shared or reliant on the US – if it becomes the enemy, it is already inside the gates, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

This week's column asks a question that should be in everyone's minds, as Trump reshapes the world's alliances:

How, given that our defence and security capacities are completely infiltrated by the US state, do we defend ourselves if the US becomes our opponent? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

This is currently being reported on the World Service. Romania not dropping charges but allowing him to go to the US, from where he'll presumably never return. Seemingly a capitulation to Trump.

"Bravo, Britain! 🇬🇧✊🙌🤣 Tesla #ElonMusk teslamotors"

America’s growing darkness: a timely warning to the UK Living amidst chaos in the US, I fear a creeping regime reminiscent of 1930s Germany. Project 2025 echoes a history threatening democracy

America’s growing darkness: a timely warning to the UK

“Living amidst chaos in the US, I fear a creeping regime reminiscent of 1930s Germany. Project 2025 echoes a history threatening democracy”

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Donald Trump’s dog shit “Meme Coin” that was worth $60 on inauguration day….is now “worth” $16.

Pump and Dump, to fleece the dipshits. Gets them every time.

“More than a quarter of the contracts listed by DOGE were actually already paid, the Journal found, saving no money. For instance, DOGE listed $168,000 in savings for terminating a contract with HHS for an Anthony Fauci museum exhibit. It had already been fully paid.”

Beyond parody.

ICONIC: Yosemite National Park workers just hung an upside-down American flag—THOUSANDS of feet up on El Capitan. That’s not decoration. That’s a distress signal. They’re telling us the country is in danger. Are you paying attention?

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Agree, but find it hard to get excited about Hart’s revelations in the book, because when in power, he didn’t conduct himself well over the Menzies and other parliamentary scandals, but now seeks to enrich himself based purely on sordid Tory wrongdoings.

Get. Him. Out. Of. Our. Government.

Why did Hegseth just fire every top military branch lawyer? What did they refuse to sign off on?

A Pulitzer awaits the reporters and outlet who can tell the public.

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”

A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

America first means Britain needs a customs union with Europe Whatever one thinks of Brexit, industrial goods were always the area where it made least sense for Britain to go it alone. And now that it's clear Europe can no longer rely on America, deepening coope...

America first means Britain needs a customs union with Europe

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Reform UK finally proposed a policy - and it’s an economic disaster This week, Reform had its first stab at new policy since the last election hoping to provide some answers to the UK’s high energy prices.

Reform UK's plans to increase taxes and make people pay more for their energy bills goes down like a tripe cake and an axe wielding horror clown at an eight year old's birthday party. www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...

Jenney Warns of 'Obscene' Border Fees Set to Drive Up Fruit & Veg Prices The UK government is planning to increase border inspection fees later this year, a move that could push up the cost of fruit and vegetables. The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA), which operates un...

Cut red tape, they said.
Frictionless trade, they said.
Exact same benefits, they said.

Reality: delays & obscene price rises for consumers due to additional Brexit border checks.

Brexit is a failure & we are all paying for the madness.
www.fpcfreshtalkdaily.co.uk/post/jenney-...

As a matter of national security Brexit is an anti-luxury we really cannot afford.

For those who are saying we shan’t rejoin for decades or “not in my lifetime” I suggest a very urgent rethink shake up is needed.

It is time to end the special relationship with Trump Donald Trump in the White House: a relationship with a dishonest sexual predator and convicted criminal isn't a relationship. It's abuse

100% this.

Cracking read. We either have morals and pride - or we don't.

This ⬇️⬇️

Medal for Wishing Shelf Awards

Well, slap my arse and call me Bearnard!

A little bit of book news came through today...

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'Bear Necessities of Politics and Power' has been named a finalist in the 2024 Wishing Shelf Book Awards under Adult Non-Fiction!

George Monbiot on Ukraine/Putin: “It’s as if he’d come to the UK, he’d occupied Kent, Surrey, Sussex & then somebody else like Donald Trump comes along & says fine guys just live with that. These people who go on about sovereignty will sell anyone down the river” 👏