Donald Rumsfeld became better known for his known unknowns, and his unknown unknowns than he was ever known for his supposed knowns. Such is the
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The Rwanda Bill contravenes human rights and the Tories do not care
These are the lead paragraphs from an FT report this morning: The Tories will continue with the Bill nonetheless. That’s why we know they are
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When do we admit that we live in a state where the rule of law no longer applies?
As the Guardian reports this morning: Protesters who wear masks could face arrest, up to a month in jail and a £1,000 fine under proposed
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Truss is promoting an agenda that explicitly permits the powerful with a grudge to abuse anyone they wish with impunity
I should be grateful to GB News. They appear to be the only news organisation that was willing to carry verbatim extracts from Liz Truss’s
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First they came for Just Stop Oil
Occasionally I read something I think worth sharing in full on this blog. I did yesterday. It was on the blog of an old friend,
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The Tory abuse of freedom
As the Guardian notes this morning: The director of public prosecutions is appealing to the supreme court in an ongoing and expensive battle to overturn
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Welcome to Singapore-on-Thames, the chosen destination of Starmer, Reeves and Streeting
I admit that this post is not based on one of my ideas. It is instead based on my wife’s reaction to hearing Rachel Reeves
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Labour’s plan for the City is grossly irresponsible and could lead to a repeat of 2008
As the Guardian and others have reported: Labour has pledged to “unashamedly champion” the UK’s financial services sector, as it promised to cut down 10,000
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Labour lets the Rwanda Bill progress in the Lords
The Guardian has a report on last night’s debate on the Rwanda Bill 8n the House of Lords. Amongst the many excellent contributions made they
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