Gothel
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November 2, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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November 2, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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"He can't be guilty of being a monster, because if he was guilty he'd be a monster" is quite the legal argument.
The defense’s closing argument in Russell Brand’s U.K.-based rape trial claimed he can’t be guilty because ‘you would have to be a psychopath‘ to do what Brand is accused of.
Russell Brand’s Defense Comes to a Close in His U.K. Rape Trial
The defense’s closing argument in Russell Brand’s U.K.-based rape trial claimed he can’t be guilty because ‘you would have to be a psychopath‘ to do what Brand is accused of.
www.vulture.com
November 2, 2026 at 4:49 PM
"He can't be guilty of being a monster, because if he was guilty he'd be a monster" is quite the legal argument.
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OFWAT hands EY £15m contract to supervise Thames Water.
EY implicated in the Post Office, Thomas Cook, NMC Health, Kaloti gold, Made.com, Covid, other scandals rewarded
A firm that delivers dud audits, can't put its own house in order chosen to supervise TW.
EY implicated in the Post Office, Thomas Cook, NMC Health, Kaloti gold, Made.com, Covid, other scandals rewarded
A firm that delivers dud audits, can't put its own house in order chosen to supervise TW.
Ofwat hands EY £15m contract to monitor troubled Thames Water
The water regulator has picked EY to act as independent monitor of Britain's biggest water company, which remains locked in talks aimed at averting its collapse, Sky News learns.
news.sky.com
November 2, 2026 at 4:05 PM
OFWAT hands EY £15m contract to supervise Thames Water.
EY implicated in the Post Office, Thomas Cook, NMC Health, Kaloti gold, Made.com, Covid, other scandals rewarded
A firm that delivers dud audits, can't put its own house in order chosen to supervise TW.
EY implicated in the Post Office, Thomas Cook, NMC Health, Kaloti gold, Made.com, Covid, other scandals rewarded
A firm that delivers dud audits, can't put its own house in order chosen to supervise TW.
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Rejoining the EU is about much more than just "economic growth". Ignoring that was why the Remain campaign was so bad in 2016. EU membership is about human things like shared experiences, happiness, love, culture, peace, frendship, diversity, widening your horizons, deepening your dreams ...
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November 1, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Rejoining the EU is about much more than just "economic growth". Ignoring that was why the Remain campaign was so bad in 2016. EU membership is about human things like shared experiences, happiness, love, culture, peace, frendship, diversity, widening your horizons, deepening your dreams ...
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James Cleverly’s claim that the UK couldn’t cut VAT because we were in the EU is wrong.
In 2008, while the UK was an EU member, the government cut standard VAT from 17.5% to 15%.
In 2008, while the UK was an EU member, the government cut standard VAT from 17.5% to 15%.
November 1, 2026 at 2:38 PM
James Cleverly’s claim that the UK couldn’t cut VAT because we were in the EU is wrong.
In 2008, while the UK was an EU member, the government cut standard VAT from 17.5% to 15%.
In 2008, while the UK was an EU member, the government cut standard VAT from 17.5% to 15%.
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Margaret Thatcher replaced Domestic Rates with Council Tax.
Under Domestic Rates if your house was worth 100x the average you paid 100x the average.
Under Council Tax it is capped at 3x, so people in Castle's pay little more than you.
Tax the rich, bring back Domestic Rates.
Under Domestic Rates if your house was worth 100x the average you paid 100x the average.
Under Council Tax it is capped at 3x, so people in Castle's pay little more than you.
Tax the rich, bring back Domestic Rates.
October 31, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Margaret Thatcher replaced Domestic Rates with Council Tax.
Under Domestic Rates if your house was worth 100x the average you paid 100x the average.
Under Council Tax it is capped at 3x, so people in Castle's pay little more than you.
Tax the rich, bring back Domestic Rates.
Under Domestic Rates if your house was worth 100x the average you paid 100x the average.
Under Council Tax it is capped at 3x, so people in Castle's pay little more than you.
Tax the rich, bring back Domestic Rates.
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Whilst we are focused on Palestine, remember that Israel have also been attacking Lebanon and Syria continuously.
Stealing land, murdering innocent people, targeting & attacking journalists trying to report on it.
Israel are the terrorists
#FreePalestine
Stealing land, murdering innocent people, targeting & attacking journalists trying to report on it.
Israel are the terrorists
#FreePalestine
November 2, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Whilst we are focused on Palestine, remember that Israel have also been attacking Lebanon and Syria continuously.
Stealing land, murdering innocent people, targeting & attacking journalists trying to report on it.
Israel are the terrorists
#FreePalestine
Stealing land, murdering innocent people, targeting & attacking journalists trying to report on it.
Israel are the terrorists
#FreePalestine
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Not a single news outlet has reviewed its coverage of Jason Arday, for accuracy or proportionality. Zero attempt to conduct any inquiry into the media’s role in his death. Instead, the industry has moved into self-congratulatory mode. This isn’t just tone deaf, it betrays a systemic failure
October 28, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Not a single news outlet has reviewed its coverage of Jason Arday, for accuracy or proportionality. Zero attempt to conduct any inquiry into the media’s role in his death. Instead, the industry has moved into self-congratulatory mode. This isn’t just tone deaf, it betrays a systemic failure
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What has the European Convention on Human Rights ever done for us?
This should be compulsory viewing for Reform UK Ltd.
One final tribute from me to Sir Patrick...
youtu.be/ptfmAY6M6aA?...
This should be compulsory viewing for Reform UK Ltd.
One final tribute from me to Sir Patrick...
youtu.be/ptfmAY6M6aA?...
Patrick Stewart sketch: what has the ECHR ever done for us?
YouTube video by The Guardian
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November 1, 2026 at 12:41 AM
What has the European Convention on Human Rights ever done for us?
This should be compulsory viewing for Reform UK Ltd.
One final tribute from me to Sir Patrick...
youtu.be/ptfmAY6M6aA?...
This should be compulsory viewing for Reform UK Ltd.
One final tribute from me to Sir Patrick...
youtu.be/ptfmAY6M6aA?...
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Missing from debates, missing from votes, missing from his constituency, Farage has made a political career out of being absent while making money at the taxpayer's expense. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Reform and Farage ‘don’t do defence’ in parliament, new analysis shows
Analysis of debates in parliament shows that Nigel Farage only appeared in less than 5 per cent of defence debates in parliament, despite being Reform’s defence spokesperson
www.independent.co.uk
November 2, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Missing from debates, missing from votes, missing from his constituency, Farage has made a political career out of being absent while making money at the taxpayer's expense. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Yorkshire Water CEO to step down after the lowest possible environmental rating by the Environment Agency.
Attention diverting gesture.
Company will still dump sewage in rivers, lose water to leaks, fleece customers.
No exec will be prosecuted, licence won't be revoked.
Need real change.
Attention diverting gesture.
Company will still dump sewage in rivers, lose water to leaks, fleece customers.
No exec will be prosecuted, licence won't be revoked.
Need real change.
Yorkshire Water chief Nicola Shaw resigns after firm downgraded
Nicola Shaw, who has led the company since 2022, will step down in January, it is announced.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 2, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Yorkshire Water CEO to step down after the lowest possible environmental rating by the Environment Agency.
Attention diverting gesture.
Company will still dump sewage in rivers, lose water to leaks, fleece customers.
No exec will be prosecuted, licence won't be revoked.
Need real change.
Attention diverting gesture.
Company will still dump sewage in rivers, lose water to leaks, fleece customers.
No exec will be prosecuted, licence won't be revoked.
Need real change.
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*Cough* WW2 *Cough*
The Japanese Nazis.
Does Elon Musk even have a brain? I mean one that actually works.
The Japanese Nazis.
Does Elon Musk even have a brain? I mean one that actually works.
November 1, 2026 at 9:05 PM
*Cough* WW2 *Cough*
The Japanese Nazis.
Does Elon Musk even have a brain? I mean one that actually works.
The Japanese Nazis.
Does Elon Musk even have a brain? I mean one that actually works.
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Right now Israel are pushing the Palestinians into the last 15% of Gaza.
Of the other 85% much has already been bulldozed and covered in sand with building already begun.
Within a few months Israel will come for that last 15%
While this Genocide takes place the West ignores it
Of the other 85% much has already been bulldozed and covered in sand with building already begun.
Within a few months Israel will come for that last 15%
While this Genocide takes place the West ignores it
November 1, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Right now Israel are pushing the Palestinians into the last 15% of Gaza.
Of the other 85% much has already been bulldozed and covered in sand with building already begun.
Within a few months Israel will come for that last 15%
While this Genocide takes place the West ignores it
Of the other 85% much has already been bulldozed and covered in sand with building already begun.
Within a few months Israel will come for that last 15%
While this Genocide takes place the West ignores it
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This video of Israel using silenced weapons to murder 15 medical workers who are clearly in ambulances, and then they buried them and their ambulances to cover up their War Crime was released 18 months ago.
Of course it was completely ignored.
DONT LET THEM.
Of course it was completely ignored.
DONT LET THEM.
October 31, 2026 at 9:21 PM
This video of Israel using silenced weapons to murder 15 medical workers who are clearly in ambulances, and then they buried them and their ambulances to cover up their War Crime was released 18 months ago.
Of course it was completely ignored.
DONT LET THEM.
Of course it was completely ignored.
DONT LET THEM.
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AstraZeneca CEO eyes record £28m pay package bonanza, up from £17.7m.
Previously, AstraZeneca CEO threatened to deny drugs to the NHS unless it paid more. Govt capitulated.
Blackmail works, delivers high rewards for shareholders and execs.
Previously, AstraZeneca CEO threatened to deny drugs to the NHS unless it paid more. Govt capitulated.
Blackmail works, delivers high rewards for shareholders and execs.
AstraZeneca chief Pascal Soriot eyes record £28m pay bonanza
Pascal Soriot is already the highest-paid FTSE 100 chief executive, landing £17.7m last year at the Anglo-Swedish drugs giant.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
November 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
AstraZeneca CEO eyes record £28m pay package bonanza, up from £17.7m.
Previously, AstraZeneca CEO threatened to deny drugs to the NHS unless it paid more. Govt capitulated.
Blackmail works, delivers high rewards for shareholders and execs.
Previously, AstraZeneca CEO threatened to deny drugs to the NHS unless it paid more. Govt capitulated.
Blackmail works, delivers high rewards for shareholders and execs.
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England’s water companies failed on environment.
Sewage dumped in rivers. 2666 pollution incidents in England in 2025, 40% more on 2016.
Execs rewarded, none prosecuted. Customers fleeced.
Even with nationalization, it will take a generation to recover.
Sewage dumped in rivers. 2666 pollution incidents in England in 2025, 40% more on 2016.
Execs rewarded, none prosecuted. Customers fleeced.
Even with nationalization, it will take a generation to recover.
Eight of England’s nine water companies still failing on environment, report finds
Angela Eagle tells industry ‘people are sick of excuses’ as pollution levels remain high despite billions in investment
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2026 at 7:18 AM
England’s water companies failed on environment.
Sewage dumped in rivers. 2666 pollution incidents in England in 2025, 40% more on 2016.
Execs rewarded, none prosecuted. Customers fleeced.
Even with nationalization, it will take a generation to recover.
Sewage dumped in rivers. 2666 pollution incidents in England in 2025, 40% more on 2016.
Execs rewarded, none prosecuted. Customers fleeced.
Even with nationalization, it will take a generation to recover.
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Once they started digging this hole, the only way they could go was down. And still the police and government are digging. They'll see kangaroos soon.
novaramedia.com/2026/10/30/p...
novaramedia.com/2026/10/30/p...
Police Threaten to Arrest Anyone Helping Protesters at Palestine Action Demo
The Metropolitan police has said it will arrest anyone providing “logistical support” to those protesting the Palestine Action ban in London on Saturday.
novaramedia.com
October 31, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Once they started digging this hole, the only way they could go was down. And still the police and government are digging. They'll see kangaroos soon.
novaramedia.com/2026/10/30/p...
novaramedia.com/2026/10/30/p...
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In the USA in 1943 they produced a film 'Don't be a Sucker' about fascism.
83 years later it's more relevant than ever.
83 years later it's more relevant than ever.
October 30, 2026 at 9:13 PM
In the USA in 1943 they produced a film 'Don't be a Sucker' about fascism.
83 years later it's more relevant than ever.
83 years later it's more relevant than ever.
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Yet more billpayers saying no to the Thames Water bailout!
Andy Burnham, you said you would pull every lever to ease the cost of living.
Blocking this bailout will benefit billpayers across the country, by making it clear that water companies can't expect to keep failing at our expense.
Andy Burnham, you said you would pull every lever to ease the cost of living.
Blocking this bailout will benefit billpayers across the country, by making it clear that water companies can't expect to keep failing at our expense.
October 30, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Yet more billpayers saying no to the Thames Water bailout!
Andy Burnham, you said you would pull every lever to ease the cost of living.
Blocking this bailout will benefit billpayers across the country, by making it clear that water companies can't expect to keep failing at our expense.
Andy Burnham, you said you would pull every lever to ease the cost of living.
Blocking this bailout will benefit billpayers across the country, by making it clear that water companies can't expect to keep failing at our expense.