We risk becoming an island of wankers.

Just in case anybody’s still in denial

The DWP very quietly published a series of damning disability benefits related reports at 4pm on Friday 2 May, on the eve of a bank holiday. The reports show, amongst other things that: 1/6

.@Davidlammy suspended trade talks with Israel due to “dark new phase in this conflict”. Suddenly concerned about displacement & starvation he condemned Israel minister Smotrich's “monstrous” call for “cleansing” Gaza But at same time the Gov had a v different take in court!🧵..

The UK is not just "complicit" in Israel's ongoing aggression, it's an active participant and enabler.

Today, we handed in over 100,000 petition signatures to 10 Downing Street 📋 It’s a clear message to the government: the cost of cuts is catastrophic ✂️

What a complete waste of time

Exclusive: The Tony Blair Institute participated in a project to develop a postwar Gaza plan that envisaged kick-starting the enclave’s economy with a “Trump Riviera” and an “Elon Musk Smart Manufacturing Zone” ft.com/content/0b1bc7…

1/5: We're very worried that the Timms Review of PIP promised by the government will fall far short of genuine coproduction🧵

Fun fact for today’s #Wimbledon Men’s Final: the world’s oldest tennis court can be found at Falkland Palace in Scotland. It was built by King James V in 1539 and is still used today. (I only know this because James features in The Dance of Vipers.). You’re welcome!

The Home Secretary calls the Israeli govt’s actions in Gaza ‘intolerable.’ But he is tolerating it. I asked when he will take real action: a full arms embargo, widespread sanctions, a ban on the import of settlement goods, and funding for evidence collection for prosecutions.

This is insane

Imagine that: 40% of last year’s rioters had been reported for domestic abuse 60%+ in some areas). Wonder what this year’s stat is theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

What’s your problem? @AndyNairn Lucky Generals buff.ly/YFihARM

You fined Celtic FC because their fans displayed the national flag of Palestine — a gesture of solidarity by the Celtic support for those suffering through a genocide in Gaza. This is Virtue-Signalling at the highest degree.

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