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The snobbishness about this comes in part from the fact you can no longer pay all your bills doing a minimum wage job. If you work 35hrs a week you should be able to pay rent, pay utilities, buy food & have a little left over for a few beers on a Friday. This never used to be a controversial view.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with working a minimum wage retail job no matter your age. A job is a job. And this performative, ignorant gatekeeping by those saying it's not a "proper job" can get in the bin. Work is work.
September 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The snobbishness about this comes in part from the fact you can no longer pay all your bills doing a minimum wage job. If you work 35hrs a week you should be able to pay rent, pay utilities, buy food & have a little left over for a few beers on a Friday. This never used to be a controversial view.
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If every statement about Extinction Rebellion had opened with "Climate change is the single biggest issue facing humanity, and we understand why people have legitimate concerns the world isn't doing enough to tackle it…" this approach might be *faintly* defensible. But they didn't, and it isn't.
They’re just pouring more fuel onto the fire. Why are the racists consistently called legitimate, whilst in a world that’s burning people who protest over climate change and genocide are not being afforded even a smidgeon of the same grace?
September 7, 2026 at 5:52 PM
If every statement about Extinction Rebellion had opened with "Climate change is the single biggest issue facing humanity, and we understand why people have legitimate concerns the world isn't doing enough to tackle it…" this approach might be *faintly* defensible. But they didn't, and it isn't.
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Housing First. He must look at Norway borgenproject.org/homelessness...
Homelessness in Norway Eliminated Through “Housing First” Policy - The Borgen Project
Norway is on a mission to reach zero homelessness and it's making real progress. The country proves that homelessness reduction is possible.
borgenproject.org
July 27, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Housing First. He must look at Norway borgenproject.org/homelessness...
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Also a nice time to mention that Mayo - Westport, Achill, Belmullet is an absolutely wonderful destination to visit in Ireland. Dramatic Atlantic coasts, fjords, mountains, islands - a feast for the eyes and the craic & hospitality is incred. Book a trip there now!
July 26, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Also a nice time to mention that Mayo - Westport, Achill, Belmullet is an absolutely wonderful destination to visit in Ireland. Dramatic Atlantic coasts, fjords, mountains, islands - a feast for the eyes and the craic & hospitality is incred. Book a trip there now!
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A shirtless white man, in the street with a knife in his hand, having attacked and wounded five people, allegedly shouting anti-Muslim slogans is the sixth story on the BBC UK news page. There is absolutely no doubt at all this would be the lead story if attacker and intended victims were reversed.
June 20, 2026 at 5:04 PM
A shirtless white man, in the street with a knife in his hand, having attacked and wounded five people, allegedly shouting anti-Muslim slogans is the sixth story on the BBC UK news page. There is absolutely no doubt at all this would be the lead story if attacker and intended victims were reversed.
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This is inhumane and disgusting. We are talking about already traumatised and vulnerable individuals, including women and children. This is what the UK is funding. This is what happens when policies are based on cruelty and xenophobia, and Labour are pushing them.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
June 17, 2026 at 6:48 PM
This is inhumane and disgusting. We are talking about already traumatised and vulnerable individuals, including women and children. This is what the UK is funding. This is what happens when policies are based on cruelty and xenophobia, and Labour are pushing them.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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It simply is not possible to believe Britain is dominated by “fanatical leftists” unless you are an absolutely deranged far right crank, and indeed Melanie is one. Doesn’t seem to have harmed her career, does it?
June 14, 2026 at 8:11 PM
It simply is not possible to believe Britain is dominated by “fanatical leftists” unless you are an absolutely deranged far right crank, and indeed Melanie is one. Doesn’t seem to have harmed her career, does it?
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These are the real people of Belfast. Thousands of anti-fascists rally against the far-right at Belfast City Hall today. They sent a clear message that racism is not wanted in their city. Things you love to see ✊❤
June 13, 2026 at 6:03 PM
These are the real people of Belfast. Thousands of anti-fascists rally against the far-right at Belfast City Hall today. They sent a clear message that racism is not wanted in their city. Things you love to see ✊❤
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This has nothing to do with stopping crime. It is to do with a global far-right movement, coordinated on X, organised by some of the most powerful men in the world from Silicon Valley to the White House inews.co.uk/opinion/fara...
June 10, 2026 at 2:46 PM
This has nothing to do with stopping crime. It is to do with a global far-right movement, coordinated on X, organised by some of the most powerful men in the world from Silicon Valley to the White House inews.co.uk/opinion/fara...
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A reminder that Brazil banned Twitter for failing to stop the spreading of disinformation. There is nothing stopping the British government from doing the same.
June 10, 2026 at 6:20 PM
A reminder that Brazil banned Twitter for failing to stop the spreading of disinformation. There is nothing stopping the British government from doing the same.
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Everyone going on about how much they loved Tony Head in coffee ads or on stage or in Merlin or Persuasion. But I loved him in an obscure little show called "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", because I'm deeper and more discerning than you
June 8, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Everyone going on about how much they loved Tony Head in coffee ads or on stage or in Merlin or Persuasion. But I loved him in an obscure little show called "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", because I'm deeper and more discerning than you
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This is incredibly sad news. Giles has been at the very heart of the UK online legal community from the beginning. He had unparalleled expertise, was the scourge of bad landlords, the most effective public communicator of legal concepts and always made time to help those who needed it.
I am very much saddened to report that my friend, @nearlylegal.co.uk passed away this weekend.
nearlylegal.co.uk/2026/04/gile...
nearlylegal.co.uk/2026/04/gile...
Giles Peaker - Nearly Legal: Housing Law News and Comment
I am very sorry to announce that Giles passed away over the weekend. If and when there is further information that I can share, I will do so. For now, please take a moment to read the short obituary p...
nearlylegal.co.uk
April 21, 2026 at 8:50 AM
This is incredibly sad news. Giles has been at the very heart of the UK online legal community from the beginning. He had unparalleled expertise, was the scourge of bad landlords, the most effective public communicator of legal concepts and always made time to help those who needed it.
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7 hours of silence from the Prime Minister.
The US is using UK bases. The President is openly talking about destroying a civilisation.
And Downing Street says... nothing.
If you won’t speak up now, when will you?
The US is using UK bases. The President is openly talking about destroying a civilisation.
And Downing Street says... nothing.
If you won’t speak up now, when will you?
It's now been 3 hours since our supposed "ally" Donald Trump threatened genocide on a country of 93 million people.
We've had absolutely nothing from the UK government.
This doesn't come in a vacuum either - every day the US & Israel have been murdering innocent people.
We've had absolutely nothing from the UK government.
This doesn't come in a vacuum either - every day the US & Israel have been murdering innocent people.
April 7, 2026 at 7:14 PM
7 hours of silence from the Prime Minister.
The US is using UK bases. The President is openly talking about destroying a civilisation.
And Downing Street says... nothing.
If you won’t speak up now, when will you?
The US is using UK bases. The President is openly talking about destroying a civilisation.
And Downing Street says... nothing.
If you won’t speak up now, when will you?
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just to be clear, everyone, when 8 pm EDT comes and goes, regardless of what does or does not happen, the president still threatened genocide and war crimes and we should still impeach, arrest, and try him
April 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
just to be clear, everyone, when 8 pm EDT comes and goes, regardless of what does or does not happen, the president still threatened genocide and war crimes and we should still impeach, arrest, and try him
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Trump may not carry out the threat.
But the fact he even made such a threat means he should immediately be removed from office.
For that is the purpose of a constitution with checks and balances.
But the fact he even made such a threat means he should immediately be removed from office.
For that is the purpose of a constitution with checks and balances.
April 7, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Trump may not carry out the threat.
But the fact he even made such a threat means he should immediately be removed from office.
For that is the purpose of a constitution with checks and balances.
But the fact he even made such a threat means he should immediately be removed from office.
For that is the purpose of a constitution with checks and balances.
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This should be put to a House of Commons vote.
NEW: Ministers have approved the use of UK bases for the US to launch strikes on Iranian sites targeting the Strait of Hormuz
March 20, 2026 at 7:31 PM
This should be put to a House of Commons vote.
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The unthinking authoritarianism of Labour’s jury-trial reforms
Keir Starmer is spearheading one of the most shocking attacks on civil liberties in modern times.
www.spiked-online.com/2026/03/11/t...
Keir Starmer is spearheading one of the most shocking attacks on civil liberties in modern times.
www.spiked-online.com/2026/03/11/t...
The unthinking authoritarianism of Labour’s jury-trial reforms
Keir Starmer is spearheading one of the most shocking attacks on civil liberties in modern times.
www.spiked-online.com
March 11, 2026 at 9:48 PM
The unthinking authoritarianism of Labour’s jury-trial reforms
Keir Starmer is spearheading one of the most shocking attacks on civil liberties in modern times.
www.spiked-online.com/2026/03/11/t...
Keir Starmer is spearheading one of the most shocking attacks on civil liberties in modern times.
www.spiked-online.com/2026/03/11/t...
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Something which tends to be missing from the media and political debate surrounding asylum are the voices of those most affected. Today I have listened to people talking about how the current system and changes affect them. Please listen to the end. People are dying because of government policies👇
The changes announced by the Home Secretary forcing people seeking asylum to resubmit applications every 2.5 years leave people in limbo, unable to rebuild their lives, left to face yet more stress and fear. We spoke to our members about how they felt, you can hear their responses here👇
March 2, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Something which tends to be missing from the media and political debate surrounding asylum are the voices of those most affected. Today I have listened to people talking about how the current system and changes affect them. Please listen to the end. People are dying because of government policies👇
Breaking the waves
What is your discomfort movie? A movie you saw one time and said okay, never again?
February 22, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Breaking the waves
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This is truly awful prose
January 15, 2026 at 8:29 PM
This is truly awful prose
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For non-German speakers:
“Dear media, I can’t stand the headline "No agreement between the US and Denmark” any longer. If an armed man storms a bank, you don't run the headline: "Robber and cashier can't reach an agreement on money transfer." Stop framing imperial aggression as normal diplomacy.”
“Dear media, I can’t stand the headline "No agreement between the US and Denmark” any longer. If an armed man storms a bank, you don't run the headline: "Robber and cashier can't reach an agreement on money transfer." Stop framing imperial aggression as normal diplomacy.”
Liebe Medien, ich kann die Schlagzeile "Keine Einigung zwischen USA und Dänemark" nicht mehr sehen. Wenn ein Bewaffneter eine Bank stürmt, titelt ihr doch auch nicht: "Räuber und Kassiererin finden keinen Konsens über Geldübergabe." Hört auf, imperiale Aggression als normale Diplomatie zu framen.
January 15, 2026 at 11:11 AM
For non-German speakers:
“Dear media, I can’t stand the headline "No agreement between the US and Denmark” any longer. If an armed man storms a bank, you don't run the headline: "Robber and cashier can't reach an agreement on money transfer." Stop framing imperial aggression as normal diplomacy.”
“Dear media, I can’t stand the headline "No agreement between the US and Denmark” any longer. If an armed man storms a bank, you don't run the headline: "Robber and cashier can't reach an agreement on money transfer." Stop framing imperial aggression as normal diplomacy.”
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Properly funding the court system would clear the backlog even more quickly.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Slashing jury trials could clear courts backlog within a decade, says Lammy
Exclusive: Lord chancellor urges MPs to back judge-only trials in thousands of criminal cases in England and Wales
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Properly funding the court system would clear the backlog even more quickly.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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I’m so sick of seeing Farage and co on TV all the bloody time. They now know that if thy hold a press conference on any day ending in a ‘y’, they will be given endless coverage and broadcasting hours. All this for a party that could fit all of its MPs into a hatchback car.
September 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I’m so sick of seeing Farage and co on TV all the bloody time. They now know that if thy hold a press conference on any day ending in a ‘y’, they will be given endless coverage and broadcasting hours. All this for a party that could fit all of its MPs into a hatchback car.