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Stay Aggravated in the Permacrisis
It will come as little of a surprise to most of us that ‘permacrisis’ – the feeling of living through “an extended period of instability and insecurity, especially one resulting from a series of catastrophic events” – has been chosen as Collins Dictionary’s word of 2022. Continue reading
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It’s Done!
Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss is reported to have texted the words “It’s done” to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken just minutes after the Nord Stream explosion. Continue reading
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Whatever happened to Liz Truss?
The most intriguing question with regard to Liz Truss’ resignation as the prime minister of Britain after a mere 44 days in office is this: what is it about her economic programme that the “market” (read “finance capital”) found unpalatable? At its core after all was tax-cuts for the rich, which the “market” should have… Continue reading
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Of Gas and Hot Air
Sunday, 30 October 2022 — The van says… Hot air from the politicians, yet no heat for the people Preamble We have seen some pretty scary stories coming out of the UK of late, and the ones regarding its energy situation are even worse than those concerning the political rollercoaster that London has become of Continue reading
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How the world now works – or doesn’t
This blog has nothing to do with heart disease, or vaccines, or anything directly about medical practice at all. However, it does have a great deal to do with data manipulation, which is something very close to my heart. It also illustrates how a ‘fact’ can be anything but. Continue reading
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Statewatch News Issue 18/22: Join our Board; Refugee relocation scheme founders; Who benefits from EU security funding?
Friday, 28 October 2022 — statewatch.org (Issue 18/22, also available as a PDF) Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter Welcome to the latest edition of Statewatch News, featuring: Join our Board of Trustees! Refugee relocation scheme founders as states plan to “intensify police checks” across the EU Who benefits from EU military and security funding? As Continue reading
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Justice for the Bristol protesters!
Justice for the Bristol Protesters (JBP) is a group of parents, friends and supporters of those charged with riot and given harsh prison sentences as a result of being involved with the protest against the Police Crime and Sentencing Bill in Bristol on 21 March 2021. Most of these protesters are young people, who had… Continue reading
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Sunak, Israel and Infosys: A troubling relationship
Britain’s new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has stated his support for recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. He has also vowed to legislate against BDS. Continue reading
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Largest Leak In British Political History Ignored By Media
The Labour Party suffered the largest leak in British political history recently. The Al Jazeera documentary, “The Labour Files,” provided more proof that Labour Party insiders had conspired against Jeremy Corbyn and party members affiliated with him. Continue reading
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UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s Refugee Plan Is Illegal. The UK Will Implement It Anyway
Refugee organisations have balked at new proposals by the British government to ban refugees who cross the English Channel from seeking asylum. Home Secretary Suella Braverman set out the new plans at the Conservative Party conference on Tuesday in a bid to cut down the number of migrants taking the dangerous journey from France. Continue reading
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US breaks ice, Russia thaws
Fall ends and winter starts at the moment of the December solstice. But what if the Vernal Equinox arrives instead? In these times of climate change, anything is possible. There are subtle signs. Backyard birds are singing, butterflies and bumblebees are returning. How can one possibly miss it? Continue reading
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Truss’ Trashy Departure
Thursday saw the resignation of Liz Truss after only forty four days in office as the UK premier. This, as well as other factors concerning the UK will have a profound effect on Britain both at home and abroad. This short article will examine what and why matters in Britain are happening as they are. Continue reading
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Struggling on, staying strong
We are very excited to release a brand new film, Struggling on, Staying Strong: Reflections on IRR50. To mark 50 years since the radical transformation of the Institute of Race Relations, staff and council of management members reflect on the IRR’s longevity and place in British anti-racism. Filmed and edited by Rainbow Collective, Struggling on, Staying… Continue reading
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EXPOSED: Before Ukraine blew up Kerch Bridge, British spies plotted it
The secret British intelligence plot to blow up Crimea’s Kerch Bridge is revealed in internal documents and correspondence obtained exclusively by The Grayzone. Continue reading
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Ukraine war is ‘Biden’s war’ now
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Oct 18, 2022 that evidence of military personnel of United States and other Western countries having their boots on the ground in Ukraine is mounting Continue reading
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The Party is Over
The highly paid political class in charge of each of the UK’s three major political parties detests, despises, distrusts and seeks to discard their own party membership. Continue reading
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Statewatch News Issue 17/22: Change needed at Frontex; EU seeks deportation increase; Activity report 2021
Friday, 14 October 2022 — Statewatch News 14 October (Issue 17/22, also available as a PDF) Welcome to the latest edition of Statewatch News, featuring: Demands for change at Frontex EU still adamant on increasing deportations Our annual activity report for 2021 And reports on the externalisation of migration controls, police exploitation of software vulnerabilities, and Continue reading
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The wasteland of British politics
When an ugly power play marks the end of the career of a phenomenally successful politician, it presents a painful sight. From all accounts in the British press in the most recent weeks, it was clear that the night of the long knives was approaching for the most photogenic prime minister Great Britain and Northern… Continue reading
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Watch: Regime change plot in UK. Dark times ahead
Saturday, 15 October 2022 — Youtube Continue reading
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Ukraine – War Propaganda And News Items
Today Russia’s missile and drone onslaught on Ukrainian infrastructure continues. I yesterday posted 25 headlines which over the last 7 month predicted that Russia would soon ‘run out of missiles’. Continue reading
The New Dark Age 