The Foreign Office is largely captured by global climate polluter BP. From Iran to Azerbaijan, Iraq to Nigeria, Russia to Venezuela, the UK prioritises the … How BP’s interests drive UK support for wars, coups and dictatorsRead more
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UK armed Pakistan knowing it was supplying the Taliban
When the Taliban took over Afghanistan in 1996, UK officials knew Pakistan was directly aiding it, but continued to arm the government in Islamabad. British … UK armed Pakistan knowing it was supplying the TalibanRead more
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When Thatcher met Mandela
As soon as Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years, and with apartheid still in place, UK officials were lobbying him for their … When Thatcher met MandelaRead more
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English landlords selling up in 2023 are set to make thousands in capital gains
New analysis reveals the value of privately rented homes in England jumped an average of 432% between 1990-2022 – winning landlords more wealth than the … English landlords selling up in 2023 are set to make thousands in capital gainsRead more
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Falling homeownership rates in England primarily among ethnic minorities
Analysis of the latest Census data by research and campaign group Positive Money illuminates growing inequalities in our housing system, finding that decreasing rates of … Falling homeownership rates in England primarily among ethnic minoritiesRead more
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They will fire you and then lie about it
https://archive.org/download/20230811/20230811.m4a Nathan Robinson speaks about losing his Guardian column after criticizing Israel
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11 years after toppling Gaddafi, UK gets Libya’s oil
British oil giants BP and Shell are returning to the oil-rich north African country just over a decade after the UK plunged it into chaos … 11 years after toppling Gaddafi, UK gets Libya’s oilRead more
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Britain and the Nakba: A history of betrayal
Britain created the conditions that made the Palestinian Nakba possible. In 1948, the Palestinians experienced a collective catastrophe of monumental proportions: some 530 villages were … Britain and the Nakba: A history of betrayalRead more
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British police detain journalist Kit Klarenberg
British counter-terror police detained journalist Kit Klarenberg upon his arrival at London’s Luton airport and subjected him to an extended interrogation about his political views … British police detain journalist Kit KlarenbergRead more
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Washington’s man in Labour
The likely future foreign secretary has been attending elite gatherings in the US while courting MI6 and displaying his establishment credentials on Labour’s foreign and … Washington’s man in LabourRead more