Barnesy
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No. I'm not him, just a fan at the time.
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Ms. Rachel kicks ass. A way better celebrity than Ed Sheeran.
September 17, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Ms. Rachel kicks ass. A way better celebrity than Ed Sheeran.
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Yes, the difficult decision to not tax the rich properly and continue making the poor pay instead. Funny who these difficult decisions always hit. It’s almost as if the decision isn’t very difficult at all.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Burnham warns of ‘difficult decisions’ in budget as inflation rises to 3.1%
PM rejects claim he leads a ‘tax-and-spend’ government, as Bank of England prepares for interest rates decision
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Yes, the difficult decision to not tax the rich properly and continue making the poor pay instead. Funny who these difficult decisions always hit. It’s almost as if the decision isn’t very difficult at all.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Ed Sheeran's agent: Ok fuck me that was a wild few days. Still we should be over the worst of it now...
September 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Ed Sheeran's agent: Ok fuck me that was a wild few days. Still we should be over the worst of it now...
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In 2024-25 HMRC failed to collect £59.2bn of tax; £500bn since 2010.
£12.8bn lost through profit shifting by multinational corporations.
Promoters of a business rates avoidance scheme boasted that they have deprived local councils of £500m.
Billions can be raised by ending abuses.
£12.8bn lost through profit shifting by multinational corporations.
Promoters of a business rates avoidance scheme boasted that they have deprived local councils of £500m.
Billions can be raised by ending abuses.
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...
leftfootforward.org
September 16, 2026 at 10:15 AM
In 2024-25 HMRC failed to collect £59.2bn of tax; £500bn since 2010.
£12.8bn lost through profit shifting by multinational corporations.
Promoters of a business rates avoidance scheme boasted that they have deprived local councils of £500m.
Billions can be raised by ending abuses.
£12.8bn lost through profit shifting by multinational corporations.
Promoters of a business rates avoidance scheme boasted that they have deprived local councils of £500m.
Billions can be raised by ending abuses.
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Trump reminding other countries why they need to deepen their relationships with each other and reduce their dependence on the US.
Trump threatens to cut off all trade with Europe if Canada associates closer with the EU
September 17, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Trump reminding other countries why they need to deepen their relationships with each other and reduce their dependence on the US.
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No shit, 100% agree here.
September 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM
No shit, 100% agree here.
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The dumbest thing about the whole Ed Sheeran thing is he identifies as a "culturally Irish" musician, and is seemingly touring with half of Ireland, and yet somehow had no clue that Irish musicians have been the single longest and loudest chorus of voices in Europe about what is happening.
September 15, 2026 at 11:29 PM
The dumbest thing about the whole Ed Sheeran thing is he identifies as a "culturally Irish" musician, and is seemingly touring with half of Ireland, and yet somehow had no clue that Irish musicians have been the single longest and loudest chorus of voices in Europe about what is happening.
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Bank of England and the British financial system were deeply involved in the enslavement and trafficking of millions of African people.
Slavery and colonialism is part of British history.
It should be part of school curriculum, so that we can recognize ourselves and do better.
Slavery and colonialism is part of British history.
It should be part of school curriculum, so that we can recognize ourselves and do better.
Slave-trade wealth was embedded in Britain’s financial system, research finds
Dozens of Bank of England directors and founding subscribers invested in trafficking of enslaved Africans
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Bank of England and the British financial system were deeply involved in the enslavement and trafficking of millions of African people.
Slavery and colonialism is part of British history.
It should be part of school curriculum, so that we can recognize ourselves and do better.
Slavery and colonialism is part of British history.
It should be part of school curriculum, so that we can recognize ourselves and do better.
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I like the implication that the Telegraph is worried that its reputation for sound journalism might be tainted by carrying these spoiler stories. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
NEW: Reform again accused of leaking the Telegraph a story it had been approached about by another outlet.
This “spoiler” tactic is causing concerns among some at the Tel.
Insiders say this isn’t fair - reporters didn’t know it was a spoiler.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/s...
This “spoiler” tactic is causing concerns among some at the Tel.
Insiders say this isn’t fair - reporters didn’t know it was a spoiler.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/s...
‘Significant unease’ at the Telegraph over Reform using outlet for ‘spoiler’ tactics
Recent instances of Nigel Farage’s party trying to gain sympathetic coverage leads to debate over reporting practices
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:04 AM
I like the implication that the Telegraph is worried that its reputation for sound journalism might be tainted by carrying these spoiler stories. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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BREAKING: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc’s first associate member. She told Prime Minister Mark Carney she wants to deepen their economic and security ties as Canada faces mounting trade tensions with Trump
September 16, 2026 at 9:54 AM
BREAKING: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc’s first associate member. She told Prime Minister Mark Carney she wants to deepen their economic and security ties as Canada faces mounting trade tensions with Trump
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Jean Smart is the first woman to win an acting Emmy for every season of an ongoing TV show.
She is also tied as the most Emmy-winning actress of all time.
She is also tied as the most Emmy-winning actress of all time.
September 15, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Jean Smart is the first woman to win an acting Emmy for every season of an ongoing TV show.
She is also tied as the most Emmy-winning actress of all time.
She is also tied as the most Emmy-winning actress of all time.
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the reason my likely presidential candidate tier list has two people at the top - Ossoff and AOC - is that they are by far the most effective messengers of I Am Fucking Furious And There Must Be Consequences, which is the most deeply held conviction of the Dem base
Ossoff: "We are witnessing people drunk with power who are utterly reckless, utterly corrupt, and obviously believe that they live with impunity. They believe they're untouchable. They believe they're invincible. Let's prove them wrong."
September 15, 2026 at 4:30 AM
the reason my likely presidential candidate tier list has two people at the top - Ossoff and AOC - is that they are by far the most effective messengers of I Am Fucking Furious And There Must Be Consequences, which is the most deeply held conviction of the Dem base
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Just a friendly reminder to ICE and DHS agents that Trump can't pardon them for breaking state voting laws.
September 14, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Just a friendly reminder to ICE and DHS agents that Trump can't pardon them for breaking state voting laws.
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The impact of the alternate reality bubbles which are fully entrenched on the right, even among those whose job it is to evaluate things from all sides, are not good!
Genuinely an insane paragraph from Sam Alito. “Voter fraud is real and scary and we have to stop it, so the fact that implementing Trump’s mail ballot rule will disenfranchise millions is legally irrelevant.” Brain melted. A right-wing podcaster in a robe. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...
September 15, 2026 at 12:08 AM
The impact of the alternate reality bubbles which are fully entrenched on the right, even among those whose job it is to evaluate things from all sides, are not good!
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Another year of putting London’s children first.
September 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Another year of putting London’s children first.
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So I’m not Andy Burnham’s number one fan but bro, you can’t run 21.1kms in 2 hours as a gimmick, come on. This is the stupidest thing to critique, when we could be looking at things like the quiet shelving of the Thames Water nationalisation, or u-turns on support for electoral reform…
September 15, 2026 at 8:23 AM
So I’m not Andy Burnham’s number one fan but bro, you can’t run 21.1kms in 2 hours as a gimmick, come on. This is the stupidest thing to critique, when we could be looking at things like the quiet shelving of the Thames Water nationalisation, or u-turns on support for electoral reform…
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You have to wonder/shudder at what else must go on inside her head
September 15, 2026 at 8:51 AM
You have to wonder/shudder at what else must go on inside her head
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The state we are in.
7.28m hospital appointments awaited.
4m waiting for a social home.
Universities in financial crisis.
Rivers polluted with sewage.
Half of schools unfit for use.
Manufacturing declined from 30.1% of economic output in 1970 to 8.5% by 2026.
Must abandon neoliberalism.
7.28m hospital appointments awaited.
4m waiting for a social home.
Universities in financial crisis.
Rivers polluted with sewage.
Half of schools unfit for use.
Manufacturing declined from 30.1% of economic output in 1970 to 8.5% by 2026.
Must abandon neoliberalism.
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...
leftfootforward.org
September 14, 2026 at 9:28 AM
The state we are in.
7.28m hospital appointments awaited.
4m waiting for a social home.
Universities in financial crisis.
Rivers polluted with sewage.
Half of schools unfit for use.
Manufacturing declined from 30.1% of economic output in 1970 to 8.5% by 2026.
Must abandon neoliberalism.
7.28m hospital appointments awaited.
4m waiting for a social home.
Universities in financial crisis.
Rivers polluted with sewage.
Half of schools unfit for use.
Manufacturing declined from 30.1% of economic output in 1970 to 8.5% by 2026.
Must abandon neoliberalism.
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£72m for Reform over the weekend could be just the tip of the iceberg
There's nothing to stop Elon Musk giving, via a UK X subsidiary, £300m to Restore Britain today
Or a Trump ally giving £500m to Farage via a UK-registered firm
There's a v narrow window to tackle big money in the elections bill
There's nothing to stop Elon Musk giving, via a UK X subsidiary, £300m to Restore Britain today
Or a Trump ally giving £500m to Farage via a UK-registered firm
There's a v narrow window to tackle big money in the elections bill
September 14, 2026 at 10:02 AM
£72m for Reform over the weekend could be just the tip of the iceberg
There's nothing to stop Elon Musk giving, via a UK X subsidiary, £300m to Restore Britain today
Or a Trump ally giving £500m to Farage via a UK-registered firm
There's a v narrow window to tackle big money in the elections bill
There's nothing to stop Elon Musk giving, via a UK X subsidiary, £300m to Restore Britain today
Or a Trump ally giving £500m to Farage via a UK-registered firm
There's a v narrow window to tackle big money in the elections bill
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Would you really be that surprised if she opened her mouth a little larger and there was an inner set of jaws with smaller teeth that pushed out and snapped, like in Alien?
September 14, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Would you really be that surprised if she opened her mouth a little larger and there was an inner set of jaws with smaller teeth that pushed out and snapped, like in Alien?
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what fundamentally pisses me off about AI "artists" is that they just do not understand the value of learning how to create good art in the first place
being a good writer is not about Generating The Right Words, it's about developing yourself so that you have something worth expressing at all
being a good writer is not about Generating The Right Words, it's about developing yourself so that you have something worth expressing at all
September 14, 2026 at 10:51 AM
what fundamentally pisses me off about AI "artists" is that they just do not understand the value of learning how to create good art in the first place
being a good writer is not about Generating The Right Words, it's about developing yourself so that you have something worth expressing at all
being a good writer is not about Generating The Right Words, it's about developing yourself so that you have something worth expressing at all
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Martin Wolf: a threat to democracy in FT clothing www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/09...
Martin Wolf: a threat to democracy in FT clothing
Martin Wolf has written in the Financial Times today about the difficult choices facing John Healey as he prepares for his October Budget. Wolf argues that the Chancellor needs to be bold. I agree, bu...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
September 14, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Martin Wolf: a threat to democracy in FT clothing www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/09...
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"It’s some feat to be out-manoeuvred by a party facing multiple parliamentary and police investigations, but Labour has somehow pulled it off."
Embarrassing.
Embarrassing.
We’re on the brink of becoming a crypto tyranny, and Labour has been asleep at the wheel
Labour’s indecision has cost us all
Farage is trying to create an oligarchy...
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September 14, 2026 at 7:47 AM
"It’s some feat to be out-manoeuvred by a party facing multiple parliamentary and police investigations, but Labour has somehow pulled it off."
Embarrassing.
Embarrassing.
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And David Lammy is his bestie lol
I believe JD Vance is saying it’s totally legitimate to be racist. Pure white Christian nationalism right there. I guess that’s where he’s going. Risky move.
JD Vance: "We were tired of being called racists for noticing that our country was becoming dirtier and poorer"
September 13, 2026 at 12:32 PM
And David Lammy is his bestie lol
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If you’re abusing players for not giving you a shirt, signing your piece of tat or even stopping to chat, you’re the very type of people they shouldn’t be stopping for in the first place.
Video of Jeremy Jacquet getting abuse is heart sinking 😔
Video of Jeremy Jacquet getting abuse is heart sinking 😔
September 13, 2026 at 12:21 PM
If you’re abusing players for not giving you a shirt, signing your piece of tat or even stopping to chat, you’re the very type of people they shouldn’t be stopping for in the first place.
Video of Jeremy Jacquet getting abuse is heart sinking 😔
Video of Jeremy Jacquet getting abuse is heart sinking 😔