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"... the government borrowed £20 million - an astronomical sum at the time, equivalent to roughly 40% of the government's total annual budget..."
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UK Taxpayers Have Spent £17 Billions Compensating White Slave Owners - With Nothing For The Slaves
Commonwealth Leaders at the 2026 Summit. Photo credit CHOGM To hear Andy Burnham’s condescending response regarding any apology or reparatio...
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November 3, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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Many Americans must be relieved to see the midterms so that they can do something about their frustrations. We hope for the right result too!
Donald Trump
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theconversation.com/us-midterms-...
US midterms: Donald Trump has told voters to imagine he is on the ballot – here’s why that’s a problem
Trump has mentioned his predecessor Joe Biden 900 times in nine months. But voters are likely to blame him rather than his predecessor.
theconversation.com
November 3, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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Seeking to make sense of the October motion....
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Why I Have A Real Problem With The Green Party's Zionism Vote
Galvanised by its principles, its energy, inclusion and vision, I became a member of the Green Party of England and Wales earlier this year....
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October 31, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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About time he was back in the spotlight and in the Commons! Great timing, and the best news for the Green Party.
You go, Zack!
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September 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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"To say this is unusual for Canadian foreign policy is an understatement. Open threats of retaliation were extremely rare before the Trump administration."
Bluesky
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theconversation.com/mark-carneys...
Mark Carney’s defiance: Canada shows the world how to respond to Donald Trump’s threats
Canada cannot match the U.S. economically, but it can make Donald Trump’s trade war politically costly as the U.S. heads toward midterm elections.
theconversation.com
August 27, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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The IC Index 2026 in numbers. Watch the highlights, then read the full report →

https://ow.ly/OCHS50Z15OA

In partnership with Ipsos Karian and Box.

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May 29, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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"Nearly half of the working-age population (in Clacton) is economically inactive, heavily exceeding the national average."
Bluesky
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What the battle between Nigel Farage and Count Binface really tells us about Britain’s mood
Farage avoided the count, but will face a re-opened probe into his finances after winning the Clacton byelection.
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August 14, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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A timely post looking at the key reasons why we vote for some politicians rather than others.
Bluesky
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#BackTheBin #StandUpToFarage #YesWeTinCan

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The Driving Force Behind Our Votes In The Ballot Box
Do we vote with our brains or our feelings?
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August 12, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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"Outright lying" by Farage? Can't be. Perish the thought!

Let's see how this 'pact' work between them, given their history.\
I'll just get some popcorn. 😎

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www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Restore leader accuses Farage of ‘outright lying’ over pact offer but says his party ‘remains open’ – UK politics live
Rupert Lowe says no talks have taken place after the Reform UK leader said he was ‘open to conversation’ on some sort of electoral deal
www.theguardian.com
August 3, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Nigel Farage seems to welcome, and even glorify, poor treatment if his rivals, but becomes very principled when it might be targeted at him.
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www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/james-o...
James O'Brien nails Reform's 'impossible hypocrisy' over Polanski Instagram post
James O'Brien has nailed Reform and Nigel Farage's hypocritical response to a social media post that appeared on Zack Polanski's social media.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
July 29, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Love the manifesto update, particularly items 4, 5 and 6.
Just brilliant and jst right for these times.
#VoteBinface #VoteyMcVoteface #YesWeTinCan
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cgorf.bsky.social Stig @cgorf.bsky.social · Jul 27
Excellent manifesto.
countbinface.bsky.social Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · Jul 27
Here it is. My manifesto for the 2026 Clacton By-Election. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join me, clean up Clacton and let's make 13th August Bin Day! #VoteBinface #VoteyMcVoteface #YesWeTinCan
July 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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I sincerely hope he does. He would shake up our complacent system. He would have shown that anything is possible.

Clacton By election Nigel Farage Count Binface
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theconversation.com/could-count-...
Could Count Binface actually win?
Reform UK’s popularity has dipped in the last year.
theconversation.com
July 18, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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It would be so awful if she was murdered. Interesting development. Wonder if it was a robbery gone wrong.
Bluesky Ann Widdecombe Breaking News Politics
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Ann Widdecombe death latest: Police launch murder investigation
Devon and Cornwall Police say the 78-year-old was found at her home on Dartmoor in Devon on Thursday with serious injuries.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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The past can't help us to unite, but the present, shared goals and a purposeful direction can do a lot to bond us together!
Bluesky World Cup
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #belonging
Here’s the lesson to learn from England’s World Cup joy: shared purpose is key, not shared ancestry | Maya Tudor
For years, we have sought ways to define and achieve national belonging. Surely the team and our attachment to it makes that possible, says writer and academic Maya Tudor
www.theguardian.com
July 8, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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What an awesome team member he is! Quite an experience to watch him inaction.
Bluesky Jude Bellingham World Cup
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July 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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"This natural drift was accompanied by concerted efforts to establish a new voice that was distinct from the King's English."
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www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
'Separate in name and power': How America reinvented English
America's linguistic independence has transformed the English language with a wealth of new words and phrases – shaping its own cultural identity in the process.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 3, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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The challenge, according to the report, is finding a way to unlock AI's enormous benefits while preventing its growing risks.
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AI explained: Why the world needs to act now
Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving faster than governments can keep up.
news.un.org
July 1, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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If Andy Burnham can achieve the feat of actually rebalancing the country financially, that would be commendable, but many have tried before him...
Bluesky
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www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
Britain is 'stuck in a rut': Andy Burnham sets out plans for 'new direction' and slams 'broken' Westminster politics | LBC
Burnham unveiled his '10 year plan' for Britain, including a 'No 10 North' as part of a redistribution of power and an overhaul of business rates to revive the high streets.
www.lbc.co.uk
June 29, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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My hero! What an example he is to our young. One day he will win through.

Bluesky Politics Russia-Ukraine Conflict
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June 27, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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'Let's start with the brief phrase "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness". '
Valkyries Bluesky
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www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
The Viking word hidden in the Declaration of American Independence
From Roman freedom to Viking happiness, the iconic words in the Declaration of Independence reveal thousands of years of humans wrestling with how to live well together.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 27, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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I don't think we realised how momentous this vote would be, because it was nased on sheer ignorance of the benefits of European membership.
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theconversation.com/ten-years-on...
Ten years on from the Brexit vote, the UK is still a country of Leavers and Remainers
The ‘Brexit effect’ on political language is one of the most damaging effects of the referendum.
theconversation.com
June 25, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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What does being 'British' really mean in our modern diverse society?
Bluesky Politics Makerfield Election
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June 18, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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Not so surprising for such a self-serving character.
Bluesky Makerfield Election
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#andyburnham #zackpolanski

yougov.com/en-gb/articl...
Andy Burnham has become less popular ahead of the Makerfield by-election
The challenges to Keir Starmer’s leadership have hit Wes Streeting’s reputation even harder
yougov.com
June 18, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Dictatorial, oppressive, and divisive. Isn't there anything more useful they could spend public money on?
Bluesky Makerfield By-Election
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June 17, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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What does change really mean when voters are promised it?
Bluesky Politics
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Why Promise of Political ‘Change’ Often Refers To The Past, Not The Future
‘Change’ in politics is a handy word that politicians tend to cling to like leeches to get the attention, support and the votes, especiall...
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June 17, 2026 at 11:40 AM