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The real two-tier justice
no party wants to abolish ...
There are more benefit inspectors
chasing claimants stealing a pittance
than HMRC tax inspectors
chasing super-rich fraudsters & tax dodgers
living a life of luxury on
their criminal loot worth £millions
meme via The UK Against Hate
no party wants to abolish ...
There are more benefit inspectors
chasing claimants stealing a pittance
than HMRC tax inspectors
chasing super-rich fraudsters & tax dodgers
living a life of luxury on
their criminal loot worth £millions
meme via The UK Against Hate
October 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
The real two-tier justice
no party wants to abolish ...
There are more benefit inspectors
chasing claimants stealing a pittance
than HMRC tax inspectors
chasing super-rich fraudsters & tax dodgers
living a life of luxury on
their criminal loot worth £millions
meme via The UK Against Hate
no party wants to abolish ...
There are more benefit inspectors
chasing claimants stealing a pittance
than HMRC tax inspectors
chasing super-rich fraudsters & tax dodgers
living a life of luxury on
their criminal loot worth £millions
meme via The UK Against Hate
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Don't confuse "wealth" with "super-wealth". The wealthy already pay their fair share because their wealth generally comes from earnings. But the super-wealthy pay nothing because they earn very little on paper. They instead make money with their money — which isn't taxed because we only tax earnings
September 20, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Don't confuse "wealth" with "super-wealth". The wealthy already pay their fair share because their wealth generally comes from earnings. But the super-wealthy pay nothing because they earn very little on paper. They instead make money with their money — which isn't taxed because we only tax earnings
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September 17, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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Watched all the vox pops in this English surrealist nightmare of a town yesterday...every single one complaining about "fighting age men" being allowed so close to their village...not one journalist asked: "Wasnt it a military base before?"
This cake tent rebellion is just racism, pure and simple.
This cake tent rebellion is just racism, pure and simple.
September 16, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Watched all the vox pops in this English surrealist nightmare of a town yesterday...every single one complaining about "fighting age men" being allowed so close to their village...not one journalist asked: "Wasnt it a military base before?"
This cake tent rebellion is just racism, pure and simple.
This cake tent rebellion is just racism, pure and simple.
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What neoliberalism did to the UK.
25.3m people, including 14.9m working adults and 7.7m children, live below minimum income standard.
Richest 1% has more wealth than the bottom 70% of the population combined.
50 families hold more wealth than 34m people.
Can't grow economy on mass poverty.
25.3m people, including 14.9m working adults and 7.7m children, live below minimum income standard.
Richest 1% has more wealth than the bottom 70% of the population combined.
50 families hold more wealth than 34m people.
Can't grow economy on mass poverty.
Here’s how the chancellor can raise the billions needed to improve the quality of life of millions
Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. Mi...
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September 12, 2026 at 9:57 AM
What neoliberalism did to the UK.
25.3m people, including 14.9m working adults and 7.7m children, live below minimum income standard.
Richest 1% has more wealth than the bottom 70% of the population combined.
50 families hold more wealth than 34m people.
Can't grow economy on mass poverty.
25.3m people, including 14.9m working adults and 7.7m children, live below minimum income standard.
Richest 1% has more wealth than the bottom 70% of the population combined.
50 families hold more wealth than 34m people.
Can't grow economy on mass poverty.
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Reform UK Ltd : "Counter Terror Police won’t let Farage on stage"
West Midlands Police : "We can confirm that Counter Terrorism Policing have had no involvement"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
West Midlands Police : "We can confirm that Counter Terrorism Policing have had no involvement"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
September 5, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Reform UK Ltd : "Counter Terror Police won’t let Farage on stage"
West Midlands Police : "We can confirm that Counter Terrorism Policing have had no involvement"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
West Midlands Police : "We can confirm that Counter Terrorism Policing have had no involvement"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
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Content warning:
Multiple men violently assault a female protester at Reform's conference at the Birmingham NEC, to the visible delight of Nigel Farage.
Multiple men violently assault a female protester at Reform's conference at the Birmingham NEC, to the visible delight of Nigel Farage.
September 5, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Content warning:
Multiple men violently assault a female protester at Reform's conference at the Birmingham NEC, to the visible delight of Nigel Farage.
Multiple men violently assault a female protester at Reform's conference at the Birmingham NEC, to the visible delight of Nigel Farage.
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Obviously doesn't need the crutch for mobility, given how agile he appears to be when using it as a weapon. I hope DWP are checking if he has any disability benefits
September 6, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Obviously doesn't need the crutch for mobility, given how agile he appears to be when using it as a weapon. I hope DWP are checking if he has any disability benefits
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His name is Stephen Cooling and he is from Sutton Coldfield Reform.
September 6, 2026 at 9:32 AM
His name is Stephen Cooling and he is from Sutton Coldfield Reform.
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If no other picture survives Reform UK conference this year, let it be this one. It is a teachable moment.
#ReformAssault #Fascism
#ReformAssault #Fascism
September 6, 2026 at 1:18 AM
If no other picture survives Reform UK conference this year, let it be this one. It is a teachable moment.
#ReformAssault #Fascism
#ReformAssault #Fascism
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So it is OK to be violent then
The Reform frontbencher adds: "She is a far-left protester, goes into a party conference, tries to wreck the leader's speech, and cries foul if a pensioner knocks her over the head with their Zimmer frame.
"I mean, come on, get a life.
news.sky.com/story/politi...
The Reform frontbencher adds: "She is a far-left protester, goes into a party conference, tries to wreck the leader's speech, and cries foul if a pensioner knocks her over the head with their Zimmer frame.
"I mean, come on, get a life.
news.sky.com/story/politi...
Politics latest: Jenrick defends Reform colleague accused of 'straightforward racism' by cabinet minister
The business secretary has condemned masked protests at Dover, speaking on our new Sunday Morning show - and also accused Reform's Zia Yusuf of racism. Robert Jenrick has defended Yusuf - and told a p...
news.sky.com
September 6, 2026 at 9:18 AM
So it is OK to be violent then
The Reform frontbencher adds: "She is a far-left protester, goes into a party conference, tries to wreck the leader's speech, and cries foul if a pensioner knocks her over the head with their Zimmer frame.
"I mean, come on, get a life.
news.sky.com/story/politi...
The Reform frontbencher adds: "She is a far-left protester, goes into a party conference, tries to wreck the leader's speech, and cries foul if a pensioner knocks her over the head with their Zimmer frame.
"I mean, come on, get a life.
news.sky.com/story/politi...
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1) she hasn't cried foul, she has yet to go to the police despite the police asking her to
2) are we saying that violence against women by men is acceptable if they say something loudly that men dont want to hear, not very "protect women and girls" that!
2) are we saying that violence against women by men is acceptable if they say something loudly that men dont want to hear, not very "protect women and girls" that!
September 6, 2026 at 10:24 AM
1) she hasn't cried foul, she has yet to go to the police despite the police asking her to
2) are we saying that violence against women by men is acceptable if they say something loudly that men dont want to hear, not very "protect women and girls" that!
2) are we saying that violence against women by men is acceptable if they say something loudly that men dont want to hear, not very "protect women and girls" that!
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What an amusing weekend: Farage on the ropes, Reform ⬇️ in the polls and universal condemnation of masked men in black clobber holding Dover to siege. Not a bad turn of events. Have a lovely rest of Sunday - Cassady’s last day b4 skool and I’m beyond sad our holiday time is nearly over xx
September 6, 2026 at 9:59 AM
What an amusing weekend: Farage on the ropes, Reform ⬇️ in the polls and universal condemnation of masked men in black clobber holding Dover to siege. Not a bad turn of events. Have a lovely rest of Sunday - Cassady’s last day b4 skool and I’m beyond sad our holiday time is nearly over xx
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Reform UK Conference 2026
This is all it will be remembered for.
This is all it will be remembered for.
September 6, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Reform UK Conference 2026
This is all it will be remembered for.
This is all it will be remembered for.
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Look at these cunts at the Reform Conference 😮
Pensioners pulling a protestor's hair and trying to strangle her as Farage watches and laughs.
They delight in cruelty.
Pensioners pulling a protestor's hair and trying to strangle her as Farage watches and laughs.
They delight in cruelty.
September 6, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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A shame that Laura K decided not to discuss these violent assaults on women with Farage this morning - nor his laughing at them and joking about them.
September 6, 2026 at 9:52 AM
A shame that Laura K decided not to discuss these violent assaults on women with Farage this morning - nor his laughing at them and joking about them.
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Business Rate avoidance is rarely reported in MSM.
Here is one scheme declared unlawful by the Courts. Its promoters claim it resulted in loss of £500m revenue to local councils.
It involves shuffling boxes with redundant contents in unoccupied properties.
The enablers face no penalties.
Here is one scheme declared unlawful by the Courts. Its promoters claim it resulted in loss of £500m revenue to local councils.
It involves shuffling boxes with redundant contents in unoccupied properties.
The enablers face no penalties.
City of London wins appeal over business rates scheme that costs it £35m a year in lost revenue
www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
August 4, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Business Rate avoidance is rarely reported in MSM.
Here is one scheme declared unlawful by the Courts. Its promoters claim it resulted in loss of £500m revenue to local councils.
It involves shuffling boxes with redundant contents in unoccupied properties.
The enablers face no penalties.
Here is one scheme declared unlawful by the Courts. Its promoters claim it resulted in loss of £500m revenue to local councils.
It involves shuffling boxes with redundant contents in unoccupied properties.
The enablers face no penalties.
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Why is no one pointing out the contradiction between the two Reform excuses: 1. That he was no longer in politics when he took the gift, and 2. That it was for his security as a high profile politician?
We now live in a two tier political ecosystem: Can you imagine the outcry if Keir Starmer had been “gifted” £5 million by a businessman whose particular interests then happened to shape his policies?
Elections watchdog considers looking into £5m gift to Farage www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Elections watchdog considers looking into £5m gift to Farage www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Elections watchdog considers looking into £5m donation to Farage
Reform UK mega donor Christopher Harborne gave the money to Nigel Farage in early 2024.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 10, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Why is no one pointing out the contradiction between the two Reform excuses: 1. That he was no longer in politics when he took the gift, and 2. That it was for his security as a high profile politician?
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Actually sick pay rules HAVE changed recently. To the benefit of workers. Not that you’d know that because it’s hasn’t really been reported. Strange.
May 10, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Actually sick pay rules HAVE changed recently. To the benefit of workers. Not that you’d know that because it’s hasn’t really been reported. Strange.
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Anyone voting today should remember that both the Tories & Deform UK Ltd wanted Britain to join in King Donald the Mad's pointless attack on Iran, at Netanyahu's behest.
You can also bet our troops would have been in the thick of it, and most of the undisclosed casualties wouldn't be American.
You can also bet our troops would have been in the thick of it, and most of the undisclosed casualties wouldn't be American.
May 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Anyone voting today should remember that both the Tories & Deform UK Ltd wanted Britain to join in King Donald the Mad's pointless attack on Iran, at Netanyahu's behest.
You can also bet our troops would have been in the thick of it, and most of the undisclosed casualties wouldn't be American.
You can also bet our troops would have been in the thick of it, and most of the undisclosed casualties wouldn't be American.
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Reinstate windfall tax on banks after surge in profits, TUC urges.
Banks will make bigger profits from interest rate hikes, without any additional effort. Claw them back.
Energy companies are profiteering too, and must pay windfall taxes.
Banks will make bigger profits from interest rate hikes, without any additional effort. Claw them back.
Energy companies are profiteering too, and must pay windfall taxes.
Reinstate windfall tax on banks after surge in profits, TUC urges
Unions group wants rate returned from 3% to 8% after big four UK lenders reveal £14bn total profit in first quarter
www.theguardian.com
May 6, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Reinstate windfall tax on banks after surge in profits, TUC urges.
Banks will make bigger profits from interest rate hikes, without any additional effort. Claw them back.
Energy companies are profiteering too, and must pay windfall taxes.
Banks will make bigger profits from interest rate hikes, without any additional effort. Claw them back.
Energy companies are profiteering too, and must pay windfall taxes.
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UK's shadow workforce is paid as little as 65p an hour. Who cares for the carers?
6m unpaid carers provide vital support to sick, disabled, old.
1.4m receive Carer's Allowance of £86.45 a week. More likely to be prosecuted for tiny errors in claims.
Govts don't value humanity.
6m unpaid carers provide vital support to sick, disabled, old.
1.4m receive Carer's Allowance of £86.45 a week. More likely to be prosecuted for tiny errors in claims.
Govts don't value humanity.
Britain's shadow workforce is paid as little as 65p an hour. Who cares for the carers? | Frances Ryan
Carer’s allowance turns 50 this year, but it’s no reflection of the labour of the millions who cook, clean and nurse behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
April 11, 2026 at 10:07 AM
UK's shadow workforce is paid as little as 65p an hour. Who cares for the carers?
6m unpaid carers provide vital support to sick, disabled, old.
1.4m receive Carer's Allowance of £86.45 a week. More likely to be prosecuted for tiny errors in claims.
Govts don't value humanity.
6m unpaid carers provide vital support to sick, disabled, old.
1.4m receive Carer's Allowance of £86.45 a week. More likely to be prosecuted for tiny errors in claims.
Govts don't value humanity.
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Anyone who votes for Farage should be rounded up and put in education
March 31, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Anyone who votes for Farage should be rounded up and put in education
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Yup. Absolutely insane and criminal that we are still dependent on fossil fuels. Future historians will scratch their heads and wonder what the hell everyone was thinking...
And then just conclude that rich people were happy to get richer... and knew that dumb people would go along with it.
And then just conclude that rich people were happy to get richer... and knew that dumb people would go along with it.
never again want to hear that it’s woke nonsense to want our energy to come from the sun rather than being completely at the mercy of Putin or the IRGC being annoyed
March 21, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Yup. Absolutely insane and criminal that we are still dependent on fossil fuels. Future historians will scratch their heads and wonder what the hell everyone was thinking...
And then just conclude that rich people were happy to get richer... and knew that dumb people would go along with it.
And then just conclude that rich people were happy to get richer... and knew that dumb people would go along with it.