UK
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Jeremy Corbyn and the coming to power of Boris Johnson
Johnson heads the most right-wing government in British history, dedicated to a “no deal” exit from the European Union that will have a devastating impact on jobs, wages and working conditions. An old Etonian who cannot conceal his contempt for the “lower orders,” he is despised by millions of British workers. Yet he has now… Continue reading
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Police Data Victims Report: Digital Strip Searches
Our digital footprints can reveal where we have been and when, who we have spoken to, the content of our private conversations and, via our internet history, even some of our innermost thoughts. More and more, such data is being sought in criminal investigations. Continue reading
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Boris Back to the Future – of Victorian Empire and Poverty By Finian Cunningham
The hardline Brexiteer-in-chief says he is going to pull Britain out of the European Union by October 31 – with or without a divorce deal with Brussels. Most likely that means a “hard Brexit” after which Britain is to become a separate nation reliant on trading with the rest of the globe under World Trade… Continue reading
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Mad King Boris News Links 29-30 July 2019
30 July 2019 • 16:00 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so check back Brexit: Boris Johnson says farms will thrive as PM visits Wales https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-49151870 Johnson urges voters not to back Brexit Party ahead of crunch by-election http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCanary/~3/uFhqzFvhI2E/ Continue reading
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Mad King Boris News Links 28-29 July 2019
29 July 2019 — The New Dark Age One of Boris Johnson’s key donors is linked to an ongoing ‘war crime’ in occupied Palestine BoJo adviser lays down strict ‘no leaks’ policy — but the warning is instantly leaked to media Continue reading
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Life Expectancy Falters in the UK Slow Death but Fast Profits for the Agrochemical Sector By Colin Todhunter
A special report in the Observer newspaper in the UK on 23 June 2019 asked the question: Why is life expectancy faltering? The piece noted that for the first time in 100 years, Britons are dying earlier. The UK now has the worst health trends in Western Europe. Continue reading
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FIRST QUARTER 2019 REPORT ON THE RATES OF TURNOVER, EXPLOITATION AND SURPLUS FOR THE US ECONOMY
28 July 2019 — theplanningmotivedotcom USA first quarter 2019 report pdf (report) GRAPHS rate of exploitation & surplus value (spreadsheet) [I thought the following postscript to the USA first quarter report worth reproducing here. WB] A short note on the UK. “Levelling up” or an unguarded level crossing with a train approaching. As expected Boris Johnson… Continue reading
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Mad King Boris News Links 26-27 July 2019
27 July 2019 — The New Dark Age Boris Johnson plans high speed Northern line to ‘turbo charge’ Richard Branson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCanary/~3/Pi21SSVIf1s/ Free speech advocate Jacob Rees-Mogg is literally banning his staff using certain words http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCanary/~3/q69Q6pHFz1s/ Continue reading
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Tanker Seizures and the Threat to the Global Economy from Resurgent Imperialism By Craig Murray
The British seizure of the Iranian tanker off Gibraltar was illegal. There is no doubt of that whatsoever. The Iranian response to the seizure of its tanker in the Strait of Gibraltar, by the seizure of a British Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, was also illegal, though more understandable as a reaction. The implications… Continue reading
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Tory councillor calls for Jeremy Corbyn to be hanged as bogus anti-Semitism campaign intensifies By Robert Stevens
On Wednesday, as Boris Johnson became prime minister, a Lincolnshire Conservative councillor, Roger Patterson, tweeted that Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn was a “traitor” and supporter of terrorism who should be “swinging from the gallows like Saddam Hussein.” Continue reading
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New British Prime Minister Faced with Two Major Challenges: Brexit and Iran
The two most pressing issues on newly appointed UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plate right now are Brexit and Iran. Will the UK leave the EU on October 31st regardless of whether they have a new deal, as he has stated previously? Will he choose diplomacy with Iran over increased sanctions and a military confrontation? Continue reading
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Russian Foreign Ministry Slams Facts Distortion By MSM In Response To UK Decision To Fine RT
British media regulator Ofcom announced today its decision to impose a £200,000 fine on RT for what it referred to as serious failures to comply with broadcasting rules. Ofcom’s investigation found that RT “failed to preserve due impartiality” in seven news and current affairs programmes between March 17 and April 26, 2018. In its statement,… Continue reading
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Boris Johnson – A Dangerous Yes Man to Washington
His past deplorable comments about the Skripal affair blaming Russian President Vladimir Putin for ordering an assassination plot in England last year, plus his outrageous denigration of Russia’s World Cup as comparable to Nazi Germany holding the Olympic Games in 1936, demonstrate that this politician is unfit for office. He can only make relations with Russia… Continue reading
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Mad King Boris is Crowned News Links 25 July 2019
25 July 2019 • 16:00 — The New Dark Age May or may not be updated as the very hot day wears on… A lot of BBC bullshit unfortunately as the ‘Dude’ is anointed. Hopefully, more informed comment will materialize as the day progresses but the future looks hot and grim. PS: Given as the… Continue reading
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The BBC slanders the English Revolution: a reply by Alan Woods – part two
This is the second part of Alan Woods’ reply to the BBC’s documentary, ‘Charles I, Downfall of a King’. The programme presents a slanderous and misleading account of the English Revolution, which resulted in the death of the corrupt and arrogant King Charles, crippled the feudal system, and laid the basis for modern democracy. Continue reading
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The BBC slanders the English Revolution: a reply by Alan Woods – part one
I did not believe that it was possible for the low esteem in which I hold modern academics in general, and bourgeois historians in particular, to sink any lower than it already was. But that belief was misplaced. I have just had the misfortune to watch a three-part series put out by BBC Channel Four… Continue reading
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Why Boris Johnson Is Even More Dangerous Than Trump By Patrick Cockburn
Johnson’s supporters say that one should not take too seriously his overheated and mendacious campaign rhetoric, implying that he will adopt a more moderate approach in office. I would not count on it: many in Washington said the same about Trump, claiming that once in the White House he would come to his senses. Commentators forgot… Continue reading
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Boris Johnson premiership deepens Brexit crisis and heralds bitter class conflict By Robert Stevens
Boris Johnson won the leadership of the ruling Conservative Party Tuesday after decisively defeating Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt by a two to one margin. Johnson will take over as prime minister today from Theresa May, after she resigns following her last Prime Minister’s Questions session in parliament. Continue reading
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B(o)r-exit
23 July 2019 — Moon of Alabama The Ukraine elected a comedian for president. Great Britain felt a need to top that. The members of the ruling party thus chose a clown to become the UK’s next prime minister. Boris Johnson – bigger Johnson will bury the remnants of the former empire. My sincere condolences… Continue reading
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Two-faced Tom Watson
Isn’t it time to protect Labour members from the stench of Tom Watson hypocrisy Continue reading
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