In all the coverage of the bombing of London, a truth has struggled to be heard. With honourable exceptions, it has been said guardedly, apologetically. … Blair’s bombsRead more
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The Queen has more power over British law than we ever thought
The Guardian’s investigation revealing new detail on the impact of “Queen’s consent” in our legal system marks a significant advance in our understanding of an … The Queen has more power over British law than we ever thoughtRead more
Posted inPolitics / ToMl
Dozens of UK former senior officials profit from fossil fuel corporations, rubber-stamped by Whitehall committee
New research finds that dozens of senior UK defence, foreign office and intelligence officials find employment with oil, gas and mining corporations once they leave … Dozens of UK former senior officials profit from fossil fuel corporations, rubber-stamped by Whitehall committeeRead more
Posted inEconomics / Poverty / ToMl
One in six new universal credit claimants forced to skip meals in UK
Many people claiming universal credit for the first time during the pandemic were unable to put aside enough cash to save £10 a month, eat … One in six new universal credit claimants forced to skip meals in UKRead more
Posted inIraq / ToMl
Blame Basra on the British
Here are questions that are not being asked. Were explosives and a remote-control detonator found in the car of the two SAS men “rescued” from … Blame Basra on the BritishRead more
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Journalist Was Fired by Guardian over Criticizing U.S. Military Support to Israel
a columnist with The Guardian newspaper says he was fired after writing a sarcastic tweet criticizing U.S. military aid to Israel. Nathan Robinson, who edits … Journalist Was Fired by Guardian over Criticizing U.S. Military Support to IsraelRead more
Posted inFisheries / ToMl / Trade
A raw deal for UK fishers
Last week, fish and seafood exporters protested in London against the ‘Brexit trade deal’. While a no-deal would have been the final nail in the … A raw deal for UK fishersRead more
Posted inHistory / Inequality / ToMl
Inequality in medieval Cambridge was ‘recorded on the bones’ of its residents
Social inequality was “recorded on the bones” of Cambridge’s medieval residents, according to a new study of hundreds of human remains excavated from three very … Inequality in medieval Cambridge was ‘recorded on the bones’ of its residentsRead more
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Brexit: Fishing firms hold London protest over disruption
Demonstrations took place outside government departments in central London by exporters who are warning their livelihoods are under threat. Exports of fresh fish and seafood … Brexit: Fishing firms hold London protest over disruptionRead more
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The real threat we face in Britain is Blair
If the alleged plot to attack airliners flying from London is true remember the lies that led to the invasion of Iraq, and to … The real threat we face in Britain is BlairRead more