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UK: Repeal the 2000 and 2006 Terrorism Acts and review other legislation
Monday, 21 April 2025 — The New Dark Age Please sign the petition to demand that the UK government repeal these laws that are being used to harass, prosecute and silence people whose opinions run counter to the government’s actions Sign the Petition Continue reading
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Somaliland: British Colony, Palestinian Concentration Camp?
In recent months, Somaliland has become a subject of intense, unprecedented interest for the Western media. As Israeli and US officials scramble to find a destination to forcibly relocate Gaza’s population from their shattered homeland, the little-acknowledged, unrecognised breakaway statelet is increasingly viewed as an attractive option. Multiple mainstream media reports indicate officials in Tel… Continue reading
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In Britain’s schools, we are fighting and we are winning
We face austerity from the government, privatisation via academies, a toxic influence on our students online, the attacks of the populist right in Trump and Farage — but we are growing, in number, in militancy — and we have shown we cannot be beaten, says NEU general secretary DANIEL KEBEDE Continue reading
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Data centres: An opportunity for MPs to get answers
An influential committee of MPs has launched an inquiry into the long-term future of the UK’s water supply. This could be an opportunity for MPs to demand answers about the giant “hyperscale” data centres which Big Tech companies want to build across the country – Foxglove needs your help to get those MPs’ attention. Continue reading
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Who will become data controller of your medical notes in Wes’s World?
Speaking in Parliament, Wes Streeting said: “NHS England will be brought into the Department entirely”. Entirely is the key word, with consequences for decisions that have not yet been made. The abolition is a change that everyone thought beneficial but few expected before Wes Streeting first announced it two weeks ago and which surprised almost… Continue reading
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UK: Free Speech in retreat
In February 2025, a tense exchange unfolded in the Oval Office between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US Vice President JD Vance. Vance challenged Starmer face-to-face, asserting that UK policies, like the Online Safety Act, infringe on free expression. Starmer swiftly countered, saying he was proud of the UK’s long-standing tradition of free speech,… Continue reading
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“This is Repression” State of Protest report launch
“This is Repression” is the first annual State of Protest report from Netpol. You can read the exec summary and key findings at Netpol.org/StateOfProtest. Continue reading
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Don’t Buy Apartheid: Palestine Solidarity Campaign launches new boycott drive across Britain
PROTESTERS will target shops across Britain tomorrow as part of a new boycott campaign in response to Israel’s genocide in Gaza. The Don’t Buy Apartheid campaign urges consumers, shops, restaurants, and venues to show solidarity with Palestinians by boycotting Israeli produce and Coca-Cola. Continue reading
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Connecting the cuts: disability, borders and race
Last week, as highlighted in our calendar of racism and resistance, the government announced plans to cut at least £5 billion from disability benefits. Under such plans, over 370,000 people will lose their Personal Independence Payments (PIP), 3.2 million households will be worse off, 150,000 people will lose access to their carer’s allowance, and 250,000 people,… Continue reading
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It’s Official: Ukraine Conflict is British ‘Proxy War’
On March 29th, the New York Times published a landmark investigation exposing how the US was “woven” into Ukraine’s battle with Russia “far more intimately and broadly than previously understood,” with Washington almost invariably serving as “the backbone of Ukrainian military operations.” The outlet went so far as to acknowledge the conflict was a “proxy… Continue reading
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‘The energy industry is taking us for April fools’
The End Fuel Poverty Coalition examined the accounts of 20 firms that produce, supply and distribute energy, and discovered that they pocketed more than £514 billion over the last five years. Continue reading
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Refugees: ‘A wasted opportunity to do what is really needed’
SIR KEIR STARMER faced a backlash from refugee groups today after claiming a lack of co-ordination on illegal migration has given people-smugglers an “open invitation” to send migrants to Britain. Continue reading
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🇬🇧🗣Attention to Elon Musk in Britain is actively expanding
Sunday, 30 March 2025 — New Eastern Outlook ➡National creativity about the billionaire’s political views and the “success” of his projects is spreading throughout the country. 🗣🗣The “love” is not ignored for Trump’s team as a whole, as well as the current political agenda of the United States. 🚫🚘The organizers of the Tesla Takedown movement Continue reading
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A Third Way to end the war in Ukraine
In an unguarded moment, perhaps, ex-UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson blurted out recently in an interview that the ultranationalist elements who rule the roost in Kiev are a formidable obstacle to ending the war in Ukraine. For Johnson, this might be a blame game to absolve himself of responsibility, given his own dubious role as then… Continue reading
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Palestine Action’s activists, known as the Filton 18, appeared at the Old Bailey as supporters rallied to their cause
The 18 activists stand accused of destroying millions of pounds worth of equipment used to build quadcopter drones, made by Israel’s top weapons company Elbit Systems, which are used against civilians in Gaza. In response hundreds of protesters blocked a road leading to the Filton weapons factory in solidarity with the human rights activists and… Continue reading
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Flight trackers reveal that the British airforce is continuing to aid Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Evidence suggests that the Royal Air Force (RAF) is continuing to deploy reconnaissance aircraft over Gaza. It has been well established that UK shares intelligence information with Israel. Despite London condemning Israeli actions in restarting the war, it appears as if it is actively surveilling the Gaza Strip, indicating that it is directly assisting in… Continue reading
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UK: still winter, no sign of spring
The UK government’s Spring statement on spending was as expected – really awful. First, Chancellor Rachel Reeves had to accept that the 2025 real GDP growth estimate will be half the rate previously forecast, halved to 1% from 2% by the government’s official forecaster, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). In addition, Reeves had to… Continue reading
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Thank you GBC!
Green & Black Cross (GBC) is an independent grassroots project providing legal support for protesters and social movements. GBC volunteers work incredibly hard to support people facing the police. We’re collecting messages of appreciation from people who’ve been supported by GBC, to pass on some appreciation for the people working behind the scenes. Continue reading
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Stepan Bandera’s Sinister MI6 Alliance Exposed
March 17th marked the 80th anniversary of the creation of the Ukrainian National Committee. With the Red Army rapidly advancing on Berlin, Nazi officials released Ukrainian ultranationalist military units from their command, and recognised the Committee – and a newly-formed National Army under its control – as the legitimate government of Ukraine. It was hoped… Continue reading
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